Safety Instructions
Safety of particular groups of people
– This appliance may only be used by children over the age of 8 and
by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or a
lack of experience and/or knowledge when they are supervised or if
they have been instructed about the safe use of the appliance and
have understood the risks resulting from the use of the appliance.
– Children may not play with the appliance or stand or sit on the appli-
ance. Cleaning and user maintenance may not be performed by chil-
dren without supervision.
– Keep children younger than 8 away from the appliance and power
cable.
– Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children and dispose of
them. Otherwise they present a suffocation risk.
Intended use
The appliance may only be used in households. Only vacuum dry, nor-
mally-soiled floors or, depending on the accessories, also furniture and
upholstery. Any other use is improper and is forbidden.
In order to prevent injuries, fires and damage, the appliance may
not be used to vacuum:
– People, animals and plants. Always keep nozzles and vacuum open-
ings away from all body parts, hair and clothing. Do not vacuum near
your head.
– Glowing or burning particles (such as ash, coals, charcoal, ciga-
rettes, matches).
– Explosively or flammable materials or toner.
– Water and other liquids, e.g. damp carpet cleaners.
– Pointy objects such as glass splinters, needles or construction
waste.
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