if they are supervised, after
they have received
instructions on the safe use of
the appliance and understand
the risks.
• Children must not play with
the appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance,
which must be performed by
the user, may not be carried
out by children if they are not
supervised.
• This appliance can be used by
children over eight years and
older and by people with
physical, sensory or mental
restrictions or who lack
experience and knowledge if
they are properly supervised
or if they have received
instructions concerning the
safe use of the equipment and
if they understand the
relevant dangers. Children
must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and
maintenance should not be
performed by children unless
they are older than 8 years
and are supervised.
5 Purpose of use
The vacuum cleaner is designed
exclusively for vacuum cleaning
indoors. It is intended exclusively
for private use and is not suitable
for the industrial sector.
Do not pick up any water with
the vacuum cleaner.
Use the vacuum cleaner only as
described in this user manual.
Any other use will be deemed to
be out of compliance with the
regulations and can lead to
material damage or even to
personal injury.
The manufacturer or dealer
assumes no liability for damage
that was caused by improper
use.
6 Initial operation
WARNING!
Incorrect electrical installation or
excessively high mains voltage
leads to electric shock
DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION!
• Connect the vacuum cleaner
only to 230- volt alternating
current. The plug socket
should be protected with a 16-
amp fuse. If further appliances
with a high connected load are
connected to the same
electrical circuit, the safety
device can be triggered when
the vacuum cleaner is
switched on. This can be
avoided if the lowest
(minimum) suction power is
set and is only increased to
the desired level when the
engine is running.
• Connect the floor vacuum
cleaner only to an easily
accessible receptacle so that
you can unplug it quickly from
the power supply in the event
of a malfunction.
• Do not operate the floor
vacuum cleaner, if it exhibits
visible damage or the power
supply cable and/or the power
plug is defective.
• If the appliance’s power cord
is damaged, it must be
