Bona DCS25 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

Safety Precautions
When using electrical equipment the necessary safety precautions must be taken in order to avoid the risk of fire, electrical
shock and damage to persons. The below safety instructions are to be read and followed when the vacuum cleaner is being
used.
1. Keep the working area clean. Slippery and greasy surfaces
increase the risk of accidents.
2. Be aware of the surroundings.
Do not expose the vacuum cleaner to rain. Do not use the
vacuum cleaner in moist or wet surroundings. Do not use
the vacuum cleaner near flammable gasses or liquids.
3. Protect against electrical shock.
Avoid bodily contact with earthed building parts, such
as radiator, water pipes and the like and also electrical
appliances with their own earth connection.
4. Keep children and unauthorized persons away from the
workplace.
Do not let unauthorized persons touch the vacuum cleaner
or the supply cord. All unauthorized persons should be
kept at a distance.
5. Put the vacuum cleaner away, or make it ready for
transport after use.
Keep the vacuum cleaner in a dry place and inaccessible
to children.
6. Do not use force.
Do not use force when operating the vacuum cleaner.
Do not step on the hose, or the electrical cord.
7. Choose the correct tool, accessories for the task.
Do not use badly proportioned or light tools for heavy
tasks. Do not use tools for anything they are not intended
for.
8. Choose suitable working clothes.
9. Personal protective equipment.
Put on eye and/or ear protection, if necessary.
10. Protect the electrical cord.
Never carry the vacuum cleaner in the electrical cord.
Do not remove the plug from the socket by pulling the
electrical cord. Keep the electrical cord away from heating
sources, oil and sharp edges.
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11. Choose a safe working position so that there will be no risk
of falling in the hose and cord.
12. Keep the machine and equipment in good repair.
Keep the vacuum cleaner clean and dry and follow the
instructions of the chapter about maintenance.
13. Cut off the electricity supply when the vacuum cleaner is
not in use.
Remove the plug from the socket before maintenance,
repair and when the vacuum cleaner is not in use.
14. If extension cords are used outdoors, they must be
approved for this.
If extension cords are used, the following guidelines must
be observed:
Length of cord in Cross section
metres
< 16 A
Up to 20 m Ø 1,5 mm²
20 – 50 m Ø 2,5 mm²
15. Show attention and be rested.
The vacuum cleaner must not be used, if the user is tired,
sleepy or sick or under the influence of alcohol or drugs /
medicine.
16. Check for damage.
Check the vacuum cleaner for damage. Check that
the shields etc. have been properly fastened. Check
the electrical switches, and have an authorized service
mechanic replace them, if they are damaged. Do not use
the vacuum cleaner, if it cannot be started and/or stopped
at the switch.
DCS25 Manual
< 25 A
Ø 2,5 mm²
Ø 4,0 mm²