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Using the appliance
1. The use of accessory attachment not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
2. Only use the appliance indoors, in dry areas away from
water.
3. Do not immerse the appliance or the mains plug in water
or other liquids. There is danger to life due to electric
shock!
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the
appliance outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Children are unable to recognize the hazards associated
with incorrect handling of electrical appliances. Therefore,
children should never use electric household appliances
unsupervised.
6. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being
used by or near children.
7. Never leave the appliance unattended during use.
8. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce airflow.
9. Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass nails,
screws, coins, etc.
10. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette, matches or any hot,
smoking, or burning objects.
11. Do not use this appliance without dust bag or filters in
place.
12. Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
13. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, gasoline, etc.) or use in the presence of
explosive liquids or vapor.
14. Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia,
drain cleaner, etc).
15. Do not operate the appliance in an enclosed space filled
with vapors given off by oil based paints, paint thinner,
moth proofing, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic
vapors.
