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Before use
• Please read the information below with care. This gives important guidance on the
safety, use and maintenance of the appliance. Keep this booklet in a safe place and,
if appropriate, hand it on to the next owner.
• Fakir appliances comply with recognized technological standards and the current
safety regulations for electrical appliances.
• These appliances fulfil the requirements of EU Guidelines “89/336/EEC Electro-
magnetic compatibility” and “73/23/EEC Low voltage guideline”. The appliance is mar-
ked with the CE symbol on the rating plate.
• Fakir reserves the right to modify designs and specifications without notice.
Important information
• Do not switch on the appliance if the housing exhibits any evidence of damage, if the
connecting lead is defective, or if an internal defect is suspected (e.g. if the appliance
has been dropped).
• Appliance only to be connected to voltage indicated on the rating plate.
• You have acquired an appliance of exceptionally strong suction power. As fuse pro-
tection a min. 16 ampere fuse has to be used.
• Fakir will not accept any liability for damage or injury if the appliance is used other than
for its intended purpose or is improperly operated or inexpertly repaired and maintai-
ned.
• Before use, check to ensure that all the filters are correctly installed. The appliance
must not be used without filters.
• Use only genuine Fakir filters and accessories.
• The appropriate filters (paper filter, motor protection filter and exhaust filter) must be
installed at all times to ensure the effizient operation of the appliance.
• When connecting accessories, cleaning, repairing or servicing the unit, unplug the
unit.
• Do not let children use electrical appliances unsupervised.
• This appliance is not suitable to be used to pick up substances constituting a health
hazard.
• Repairs should be carried out by an authorized Fakir service center (see sevice list of
adresses). Incorrect repairs may the user to electrical danger.
Informations for your safety and notes on disposal
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