3 Safety instructions
Any other use is considered inappropriate and is prohibited.
It is especially forbidden:
- To use, store or charge the appliance outdoors.
- To put objects on the appliance.
- To modify or repair the appliance or the AC adapter your-
self.
- To insert objects, other than the objects described in this
manual, into the openings of the appliance.
- To use the appliance near explosive or highly-flammable
substances.
It is also forbidden to vacuum:
- Persons, animals, plants, especially 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 liquids. Moisture inside the appliance
can cause a short-circuit.
- Toner (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There
is a risk of explosion.
- Hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could
cause a fire.
- Pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. The ap-
pliance or substrate could be damaged.
- Construction rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust,
makeup, etc. The appliance could be damaged.
Also prohibited is use ...
- ... on long-pile carpets and on damp floors.
- ... in rooms with high air humidity.
- ... without the filter, dust container and cover being cor-
rectly inserted.
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