� CAUTION: Acute danger to life from electrocution! Never try to repair an electrical appliance 
yourself. For your own safety take or send it in to your nearest customer service centre / specialist 
repair shop. This also applies to the power cable. 
� Do not use the appliance if there is damage to the cable, plug or the vacuum cleaner itself.  
� Never drag on the power cable or carry the appliance by the cable. Always handle the power cable 
with care. Make sure the cable does not get caught in doors or dragged over sharp edges or 
corners. Keep the cable away from hot surfaces. 
� Before connecting the appliance to the electrical outlet, make sure the voltage matches the 
specifications on the nameplate of the appliance. 
� The appliance must be switched off when the power plug is removed or inserted in the wall outlet.  
� Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet during storms.  
� When removing the plug from the outlet, always pull on the plug and NOT the cable, Only touch 
the plug with dry hands. 
� The appliance should never be used outside. 
 Risk of injury 
� Never hold the crevice nozzle close to the body or it may stick to the skin. If the nozzle does get 
stuck, set the On/Off switch to  immediately. 
 Caution when in use 
� After rinsing, the dust filter and motor protection filter must be completely dry before being 
reinserted. 
� Only use the appliance again once it has been fully reassembled and both filters (dust filter 
and motor protection filter) have been reinserted. 
� For your own safety, check the appliance for damage before use. If defective, the appliance should not be 
used until it has been repaired by a qualified technician. If the power cord is damaged, it should be 
replaced by a qualified technician to avoid risk. 
� Once connected, the power cord should be placed so that no one can trip over them.  
� Do not insert anything into the openings / nozzles of the appliance and make sure that they 
do not become blocked. 
� Before changing nozzles, always switch the vacuum cleaner off beforehand.  
� Never leave the appliance unattended when switched on.  
� When interrupting work and after use switch the appliance off and unplug.  
� Only use genuine manufacturer accessories. 
 Caution with malfunctions 
� Before checking the appliance for blockages or dealing with them, switch the vacuum cleaner 
off and remove the plug. 
� Do not insert objects in the appliance: they might touch live parts.  
� If liquids or foreign bodies get inside the appliance, unplug immediately. Have the appliance 
checked before reusing. 
 Damage to property / appliance 
� Never place heavy objects on the appliance.  
� Protect the appliance from heat, naked flame, direct sunlight and shocks. Do not drop the 
appliance. 
 Caution when cleaning appliance