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This appliance must not be operated by children or
persons with limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge
unless they have been instructed in the use of the
appliance by a responsible person.
Avoid vacuuming close to your head when using
nozzles and tubes.
=> Risk of injury!
Never carry the vacuum cleaner by the power cord.
Fully extend the power cord when using the vacuum
cleaner continuously for several hours.
When disconnecting the appliance from the mains,
pull the plug itself to remove it; do not pull on the
power cord.
Do not pull the power cord over sharp edges or allow
it to become trapped.
Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any work on
the vacuum cleaner.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged.
Unplug the power cord from the mains if a fault is
detected.
For safety reasons, only authorised after-sales service
personnel are permitted to carry out repairs and fit
replacement parts to the vacuum cleaner.
Protect the vacuum cleaner from outside weather
conditions, moisture and sources of heat.
Never use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag
fitted.
=> This can damage the appliance.
Do not allow any inflammable substances or substances
containing alcohol to come into contact with the filters
(dust bag, motor protection filter, exhaust filter, etc.).
The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on con-
struction sites.
=> Vacuuming up building rubble could damage the
appliance.
Switch off the appliance when it is not in use.
At the end of its life, the appliance should imme-
diately be rendered unusable, then disposed of in an
appropriate manner.
Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of
children before disposal.
=> Risk of suffocation!
Disposal information
Packaging
The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum
cleaner from being damaged during transport.
It is made of environmentally-friendly materials and can
be recycled.
Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an
appropriate recycling point.
Old appliances
Old appliances still contain many valuable materials.
Therefore, please take old appliances to your retailer or
recycling centre so that they can be recycled.
For current disposal methods, please enquire at your
appliance dealership or local council.
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We are delighted that you have chosen to purchase a
Bosch vacuum cleaner from the GL50 model series
A variety of GL50 models are shown in this instruction
manual. It is therefore possible that not all of the
appliance features and functions described match your
model. You should only use original accessories from
Bosch that were specially developed for your vacuum
cleaner, so that you achieve the best possible vacuuming
results.
Please keep this instruction manual. When passing the
vacuum cleaner on to a third party, please also pass on
this instruction manual.
Intended use
This vacuum cleaner is intended for domestic use and
not for commercial use.
Only use this vacuum cleaner in accordance with the
instructions in this instruction manual.
The manufacturer will not accept any responsibility for
damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation.
Therefore, please note the following points.
The vacuum cleaner must only be operated with:
Manufacturer's original dust bags
Manufacturer's original replacement parts, -accessories
or -special accessories
The vacuum cleaner is not to be used for:
cleaning persons or animals
Vacuuming up:
– Microbes
– Hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or burning substances
– Damp or liquid substances
– Highly flammable or explosive substances and gases
– Ash, soot from tiled stoves and central heating
systems
– toner dust from printers and copiers
Safety information
This vacuum cleaner complies with the recognised rules
of technology and the relevant safety regulations.
Stand the appliance on a firm, secure surface when
vacuuming.
When vacuuming stairs, the appliance must always be
positioned below the user.
In the following cases, do not use the appliance and
contact the after-sales service.
– if the power cable is damaged.
– if you have accidentally vacuumed up some liquid or
liquid has entered the inside of the appliance.
– if the appliance has been dropped.
Always observe the information on the rating plate
when using the vacuum cleaner and connecting it to
the power supply.
Only allow children to use the vacuum cleaner under
supervision.