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Important

Please read through the information
contained in this instructions booklet
carefully. It gives important advice on the
safety, assembly, use and maintenance of
the THOMAS 4 in 1. 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 pare not
observed. Do not put the THOMAS 4 in 1
to improper use, i.e. do not use the
appliance other than for the purposes it is
meant for.
This appliance can be used by children
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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 voltage shown on the model plate must concur
with that of the electricity mains supply . A fuse of no
less than 16 Amps must be fitted (UK: 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 operate the appliance in rooms where
inflammable materials are stored or where gases
have formed .
• Store the appliance and its attachments in a dry,
clean and enclosed space .
• Extreme care is required when vacuuming stair-
carpets with your appliance . Ensure that the
vacuum cleaner stands firmly on the step and
take care that the flexible hose is not stretched
beyond 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 filter is fitted before dry vacuuming .
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• Warning! This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for
vacuuming noxious substances .
• Do not vacuum solvent liquids, such as paint
thinner, oil, petrol or corrosive liquids .
• Do not leave the appliance in the open and do
not expose directly to oisture .
• 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 .
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling at the
cable, but only by removing the plug directly
from the socket .
• Ensure that the mains cable is not exposed to either
heat or chemical substances, nor that it is pulled
across sharp edges or surfaces .
• If the connecting cable of this equipment unit is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or by his customer service department or by other
similarly qualified persons in order to prevent risks .
• Do not store the appliance next to a hot stove or
heater .
• Never repair the 4 in 1 yourself, but have all repairs
carried out by an authorised customer service station
only .
• Only original accessories should be used .
• Pull out the plug
- if the appliance malfunctions during operation
- before cleaning and maintenance
- after use
- when changing the filter .
• Before disposal of the 4 in 1, cut off the mains cable .
• Never point the jet of cleaning solution at plug
sockets or electrical appliances .
• Chemicals (spray-extraction cleaning solution) do
not belong in the hands of children .
• Important! Correct functioning of the
appliance and cleansing efficiency can be ensured
only when the original THOMAS cleaning solution
has been used .
• Avoid direct contact with the cleaning solution if
you have sensitive skin .
• Before carrying out any work what­
soever on the appliance, turn the control
knob to the "off" position and pull out
the plug.
• If the cleaning concentrate comes in contact with
mucous membranes (eyes, mouth, etc), immediately
rinse with water .
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