Part Identification; Safety Points; Unpacking The Unit - Thomas JUNIOR 1516 Mode D'emploi

Before operating
appliance for the first time
Caution !
Please read through the information contained
in this Instructions booklet carefully. It gives
important advice on the safety, assembly, use
and maintenance of the vacuum cleaner. Retain
the Instructions 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 observed. Do not put
the appliance to improper use, i.e. do not use the
appliance other than for the purposes it is meant for.

Part identification

1 = Collecting bin
2 = Motor block
3 = Snap fastener
4 = Cover wheels
5 = On/Off switch
6 = Suction socket
7 = Carrying handle
8 = Mains cable
9 = Flexible hose

Safety points

This appliance can be used by children
•
who are over 8 and by those with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lacking experience and/or knowledge
given that they have been supervised or
instructed in the safe use of the appliance
and have understood the resulting dangers .
Children must not play with the appliance .
Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be undertaken by children who are
not subject to supervision .
• The vacuum cleaner is only for use in the home .
• Before switching on the appliance, make sure that the
voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that
indicated on the rating plate .
• Do not operate the appliance if:
– the mains cable is damaged
– the appliance shows clear signs of damage
– the motor block has been dropped .
• Never leave the appliance unattended while switched on .
• 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 .
• Store the appliance and its attachments in a dry, clean and
enclosed space .
• 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
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10 = Suction control
11 = Suction tubes
12 = Carpet nozzle
13 = Crevice nozzle
14 = Upholstery nozzle
15 = Siphon nozzle
16 = Paper filter bag
17 = Taper filter
18 = Float valve
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 .
• 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 .
• Do not store the appliance next to a hot stove or heater .
• 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 .
• 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 be performed by an authorized customer-service
centre only, since improper repairs or modifications to the
unit might cause health hazards .

Unpacking the Unit

• Unpack the unit and inspect it for signs of shipping damage .
Check that all items that should be included are present .
Immediately notify your dealer or out customer-service
department if you find any damage or if any items are missing .
• Save the original packing carton, since you can use it for
storing the unit and might need it to return the unit to your
dealer or a THOMAS Customer-Service Center for servicing .
Disposing of the Unit
Dispose of the appliance according to local regulations and pull
out and cut off the mains cable beforehand .
The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste . Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment . By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product . For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your
local city office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product .