Technical Safety - Miele HS16 Mode D'emploi

en - Warning and Safety instructions
Safety with children
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Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.
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Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the vacuum
cleaner unless they are constantly supervised.
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Children 8 years and older may only use the vacuum cleaner un-
supervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recog-
nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
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Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the vacuum
cleaner unsupervised.
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Please supervise children in the vicinity of the vacuum cleaner and
do not let them play with it.

Technical safety

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Before using the vacuum cleaner and its accessories, check for
any visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
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Ensure that the connection data on the data plate of the vacuum
cleaner (voltage and frequency) match the mains electricity supply
exactly. The vacuum cleaner is suitable for use with 50 Hz or 60 Hz
without modification.
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The mains electrical plug must be fitted with an appropriate fuse.
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AUS/NZ: The mains electrical outlet must be fitted with an appro-
priate circuit breaker.
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Reliable and safe operation of this vacuum cleaner can only be as-
sured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
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The socket on the vacuum cleaner (depending on model) must
only be used for the Miele Electrobrushes listed in these operating
instructions.
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