Important Points Of Safety - Thomas INOX 1420 Plus Notice D'utilisation

Important Points of Safety

Caution!
Please read through the information con-
tained in this Instructions booklet care-
fully. It gives important advice on the
safety, assembly, use and maintenance of
the vacuum cleaner. Retain the Instruct-
ions booklet in a safe place for future
reference and, if applicable, pass it on to the
subsequent owner of the appliance.
The manufacturer will not be liable if the
instructions specified below are not ob-
served. Do not put the appliance to impro-
per use, i.e. do not use the appliance other
than for the purposes it is meant for.
• THOMAS INOX is intended for household use
by adults.
• Before switching on the appliance, make sure
that the voltage of your electricity supply is the
same as that indicated on the rating plate.
A fuse of no less than 16 Amps. must be fitted
(UK: 240 V~/13 Amps).
• Do not operate the appliance if:
– the mains cable is damaged
– the appliance shows clear signs of damage
– the motor block has been dropped.
• Check the appliance for any damages which
may have occurred during transport.
• Dispose of the packaging in accordance with
local regulations.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while
switched on and ensure that children do not
play with the appliance.
• Do not allow nozzles and tubes (when the
appliance is switched on) to come within the
proximity of the head – danger for eyes and
ears for example.
• Modifications to the vacuum cleaner can
endanger your safety and health. Therefore,
repairs to the appliance should be carried out
by an authorised technician only.
• Never operate the appliance in rooms where
inflammable materials are stored or where
gases have formed.
• Extreme care is required when vacuuming
stoircarpets with your appliance. Ensure that
the vacuum cleaner stands firmly on the step
and take care that the flexible hose is not
stretched beyons its actual length. When using
the vacuum cleaner on stairs, always ensure
that you hold the appliance steady with one
hand.
• Filters should be changed at regular intervals as
indicated in the Instructions booklet.
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• Ensure that the foam and paper filters are fitted
before dry-vacuuming.
• Warning! This vacuum cleaner is
not suitable for vacuuming noxious
substances.
• Do not vacuum toner dust! Toners such as those
used in printers and copiers, can be electric
conductors! Furthermore, it is possible that the
appliance's filter system will not completely
filter out toner dust, and in this way it can enter
the air supply of the room.
• Do not vacuum solvent liqids such as paint
thinner, oil, petrol or corrosive liquids.
• Do not leave the appliance in the open and do
not expose directly to moisture.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling at the
cable, but only by removing the plug directly
from the socket.
• Ensure thot the mains cable is not exposed to
either heat or chemical substances, nor that it
is pulled across sharp edges or surfaces.
• Never attempt to repair any damage to your
THOMAS INOX or any of its accessories or
to repair or replace its line cord (a special
line cord is required) yourself. All such work
should performed by an authorized customer-
service station only, since improper repairs or
modifications to the unit might cause health
hazards.
• If the mains cable becomes damaged, have
it replaced immediately by an authorised
repairshop.
• Do not store the appliance next to a hot stove
or heater.
• Only original spare parts should be used.
• In the interests of your own safety, avoid
the use of extension cables in bathrooms or
shower rooms.
• Pull out the plug
– if the appliance malfunctions during operation
– before cleaning and maintenance
– after use
– when changing the filter.
• After vacuuming liquids, empty the collecting
bin immediately.
• Before disposal of the appliance, cut off the
mains cable.