Risks
Electrical components
Electric shock due to faulty mains connecting lead.
Touching a faulty mains connecting lead can result in seri-
ous or even fatal injuries.
Do not damage the mains power lead (e.g. by driving
over it, pulling or crushing it).
Regularly check whether the power cord is damaged
or shows signs of ageing.
Have the faulty mains connecting lead replaced by
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trician prior to using the appliance again.
Damage due to unsuitable mains voltage.
The appliance can be damaged as a result of being con-
nected to an unsuitable mains voltage.
Ensure that the voltage shown on the rating plate
corresponds to the voltage of the local mains power
supply.
Stairs and gradients
Risk of tipping and slipping on stairs and gradients.
When negotiating stairs and gradients, there is a risk of
personal injuries and damage to property.
Do not negotiate steps.
Only use the appliance on level surfaces with a maxi-
mum gradient of 2 %.
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Only use cleaning agents approved by VIPER.
Materials hazardous to health
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Floor coverings can contain materials that are hazardous
to health, which dissolve during cleaning.
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Spare parts and accessories
Non-genuine components and unsuitable detergents.
The use of non-genuine parts and unsuitable detergents
can impair the safety of the appliance and lead to dam-
age.
Only use spare parts and accessories from VIPER.
Only use the accessories and detergents supplied
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instructions.
Recycling the cleaner
Make the old cleaner unusable immediately.
Unplug the cleaner.
Cut the power cord.
Do not discard of electrical appliances with household
waste.
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es, used electrical goods must be collected
separately and recycled ecologically. Contact
your local authorities or your nearest dealer
for further information.
Quick reference guide
Pages 2 to 4 feature a pictorial quick reference guide,
which is designed to help you when starting up, operating
and storing the appliance.
This quick reference guide does not replace the separate
operating instructions, which describes the appliance in
detail. The operating instructions also contain further in-
formation on the operation, maintenance and repair of the
appliance.
Meaning of the symbols
The instructions for actions are subdivided into three sec-
tions, which are represented by symbols.
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