Safety notices
Thank you!
Thanks for your purchase of the Infinity VS8
and your confidence in us.
Parts of the appliance
Fig. 1:
1 Floor nozzle
2 Suction hose release catch
3 Handle
4 Bypass vent
5 Telescopic tube catch
6 Latch of the motor protection filter cover
7 Dust container release latch
8 Cable retraction button
9 Parking bracket
10 Exhaust filter cover release latch
11 On/Off switch
Fig. 2:
1 Floor nozzle (standard)
* optional accessories:
2 *parquet brush:
for vacuuming delicate surfaces
(e. g. laminate, parquet)
3 *Turbo brush:
for thoroughly deep cleaning of carpets with
the rotating brush head
Fig. 3:
1 "Carpet/hard floor" switch
for deep- and short-pile carpets, run-
ners
for hard floors, e.g. laminate, tiles,
PVC, etc.
Fig. 4:
1 2-in-1 combi brush (see also )
2 Crevice nozzle
Fig. 5:
The 2-in-1 combi brush can be used as:
1 Furniture brush
2 upholstery nozzle,
you only have to remove the
3 brush attachment
as shown.
Technical data
Type of appli-
: Cyclone cylinder vacuum
ance
cleaner
Model
: Infinity VS8
M5030 (-0/-1/.../-8/-9)
M5031 (-0/-1/.../-8/-9)
Voltage
: 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Power
: 1.400 W nom - 1.600 W max
Dust container
: approx. 1.5 litres
capacity
Filters
: Dual motor protection filter
(washable), exhaust filter
Power cord
: approx. 6 m
Weight
: approx. 5.5 kg
Technical and design specifications may be changed
in the course of continuous product improvement.
© Royal Appliance International GmbH
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Safety notices
1.1 Re: Operating Manual
Read this operating manual completely before
working with the appliance.
Keep the operating manual for reference. In-
clude the operating manual if you pass the ap-
pliance on to someone else.
Non-compliance with these instructions
can lead to serious injuries or damage to
the appliance.
We take no responsibility for damages due to
violations of these operating instructions.
Important notes for your safety are especially
marked. Always observe these notices to avoid
accidents and damage to the appliance.
WARNING:
Warning concerning health hazards describ-
ing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Warning concerning possible dangers to the
appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information for you.
1.2 Re: Children
This appliance is not intended to be used by
persons (including children) with impaired
physical, sensorial or mental abilities and/or in-
sufficient experience or knowledge, unless
they are supervised by a person responsible
for their safety or have been instructed in the
proper use of the appliance by this person.
Keep the appliance out of reach of people of
these groups.
Children should be supervised in order to
make sure that they don't play with the appli-
ance. Children must not be allowed to stand or
sit on the appliance
Packing material must not be used to play
with. There is danger of suffocation.
1.3 Re: Appropriate Use
The cylinder vacuum cleaner is intended for
home use only. It is not suitable for commercial
use.
Use the cylinder vacuum cleaner only for
cleaning normally soiled floors, rugs and cur-
tains.
Any other use is considered inappropriate and
is prohibited.
It is especially forbidden:
To vacuum-clean:
- parts of persons, animals, plants, espe-
cially hair, fingers and other parts of the
body as well as pieces of clothing worn
on the body. They could be sucked in and
cause injuries.
- water and other fluids, especially damp
carpet cleaning agents. Moisture inside
the appliance can cause a short-circuit.
- Toner dust (for laser printers, copying-
machines, etc.) There is danger of fire or
explosion.
- hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches.
This could cause a fire.
- pointed objects, such as glass shards,
nails, etc. They can damage the appli-
ance.
- rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust,
makeup, etc. These might damage the
appliance.
To use the appliance near explosive or eas-
ily flammable substances. There is danger of
fire or explosion.
Outdoor use. There is danger of rain and
dirt destroying the appliance.
Sticking objects into the appliance's open-
ings. It could overheat.
1.4 Re: Power supply
The appliance runs on electricity -- that
means there is a general risk of electric shock.
So please especially observe the following:
- Never touch the plug with wet hands.
- Always pull directly at the plug if you want
to disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Never pull the power cord, it might
break.
- Take care that the power cord is not bent,
pinched, rolled over or gets in contact
with heat sources.
- Only use extension cords of a capacity
sufficient for the power requirement of the
appliance.
- Never immerse the appliance in water or
other liquids. Keep it away from rain and
moisture.
- Only operate the appliance if your mains
voltage is the same as that indicated on
the appliance's nameplate. Wrong volt-
age can destroy the appliance.
1.5 If the appliance is defective
Never use a defective appliance or operate
an appliance with a defective power cord. If the
power cord of this appliance is damaged it
must be replaced by the manufacturers, their
authorised service representative or a similarly
qualified person to avoid danger.
Refer a defective appliance to an author-
ised dealer or the Royal Appliance service for
repair. Address: Zpage 32, „International
Service".