minimum cross-sections of the cable:
Cable length
< 16 A
up to 20 m
1.5 mm
20 to 50 m
2.5 mm
Battery Charger
Only use the battery which is delivered with
the charger. Other types of batteries could
cause an explosion. Do not attempt to charge
alkaline batteries or other types of primary
batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in fi re as
the battery may explode, leak or catch fi re.
Keep the charger in a dry place (indoor use
only). In order to avoid the risk of fi re or elec-
trical shock, the charger must be protected
against high humidity and water.
The charger must
•
not be used if plug or cover are defective
•
not be opened or converted
•
kept away from children
•
not be used unattended
•
be disconnected after use
•
be cleaned with a soft cloth only after the
plug is disconnected
•
be repaired only by authorised personnel
Warranty
Our general conditions of business are ap-
plicable with regard to the guarantee.
Unauthorised modifi cations to the appliance,
the use of incorrect brushes in addition to us-
ing the appliance in a way other than for the
intended purpose exempt the manufacturer
from any liability for the resulting damage.
Tests and approvals
Electrical tests must be per formed in accord-
ance with the provisions of safety regulations
(BGV A3) and to DIN VDE 0701 Part 1 and
Part 3. In ac cord ance with DIN VDE 0702
these tests must be performed at regular
intervals and after repairs or modifi cations.
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Optional accessories / Model variants
Cross section
< 25 A
2
2.5 mm
2
2
2
4.0 mm
Risks
Electrical components
DANGER
Electric shock due to faulty mains
connecting lead.
Touching a faulty mains connect-
ing lead can result in serious or
even fatal injuries.
1.
Do not damage the mains
power lead (e.g. by driving over
it, pulling or crushing it).
2.
Regularly check whether the
power cord is damaged or
shows signs of ageing.
3.
Have the faulty mains con-
necting lead replaced by your
Nilfi sk-Alto service representa-
tive or a qualifi ed electrician
prior to using the appliance
again.
DANGER
The upper section of the vacuum
cleaner contains live components.
Contact with live components leads
to serious or even fatal injuries.
1.
Never spray water on to the
upper section of the vacuum
cleaner.
CAUTION
Appliance socket
The appliance socket is only
designed for the purposes defi ned
in the operating instructions. The
connection of different appliances
can result in damage.
1.
Prior to plugging in an appliance,
always switch off the vacuum
cleaner and the appliance that is
to be connected.
2.
Read the operating instructions
to the appliance to be connected
and observe the safety notes
contained in these.
CAV 8-/12
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