Safety Instructions; Information On Proper Use; If The Appliance Is Defective - Dirt Devil Black Label MC55 Mode D'emploi

1 Safety instructions

1.4 Information on proper 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 dry, normally soiled floors and carpet floor-
ings. Depending on which nozzle you have attached ( chapter 2.1, „Assemble appliance and
adjust nozzles to surface"), you can also use the appliance to vacuum furniture or non-sensitive
upholstery.
Any other use is considered improper use and is prohibited.
Also prohibited:
Vacuuming of:
- Persons, animals, plants, especially hair, fingers and other parts of the body as well as
pieces of clothing worn on the body. These might be drawn in. This could result in injuries.
- Water and other fluids, especially damp carpet cleaners. Moisture inside the appliance can
cause a short-circuit.
- Toner (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is danger of fire or explosion.
- Hot ashes, burning cigarettes or matches. There is a danger of fire.
- Pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. They can damage the appliance.
- Rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust, make-up, etc. These might damage the appli-
ance.
To use the appliance near explosive or highly-flammable substances. There is a risk of fire
or explosion.
Use of the appliance outdoors. Rain and dirt may damage the appliance.
Sticking objects into the appliance's openings. It could overheat.
To modify or repair the appliance yourself.
1.5 About the optionally included turbo brush
The bristles of the optionally included turbo brush rotate very rapidly. There is a danger of injury.
Do not use the turbo brush on persons, animals or plants. Keep body parts away from the
rotating brush roller.
Switch off the vacuum cleaner before cleaning or detaching the turbo brush.
Never run over cables. Otherwise, the insulation could get damaged.
The turbo brush is not suitable to clean sensitive surfaces. This may cause damage. Comply
with the care and cleaning instructions provided by the manufacturer.

1.6 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 au-
thorised service representative or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger. Hand over a de-
fective appliance to a specialist dealer or send it to the Dirt Devil customer service department
for repairs ( Page 54, 'International Service').
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