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Safety information
Please read the instructions carefully as
they contain directions on the safe and
correct handling of the appliance. The
manufacturer cannot be made liable for
damage if these instructions are ignored.
Retain the instructions and pass them on
to the next owner.
• Use the appliance only for its intended
purpose.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while
switched on and ensure that children do not
play with the appliance.
• Keep hoses and pipes well away from your
head when the appliance is switched on,
otherwise there is particular danger to eyes
and ears.
• The appliance is not suitable for use with
health-impairing materials caustic materials or
solvents.
• Do not use the appliance in rooms which are
used to store inflammable materials or where
gases have accumulated.
• Substances such as petrol, paint thinner and
fuel oil can combine with the suction air to
create explosive gases or vapours.
• Never vacuum hot ash or smouldering
materials.
• Acetone, acids and solvents can attack the
materials used in the construction of the
appliance.
• Special precautions must be taken when
cleaning stairways. Always ensure that the
appliance is in a stable position. The hose
must not be extended beyond its normal
length. Always secure the appliance with one
hand.
• Always connect the appliance to a 230V
power socket with protective earth (fused to at
least 16 A; UK: 240 V ~, 13 A). Never
connect to branch sockets or adapters.
• The appliance must not be used when:
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the power cable is damaged,
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the appliance is visibly damaged,
➝
the motor assembly has suffered an
impact.
• Always disconnect from the mains supply:
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if malfunctions occur during use,
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before cleaning or care,
after use,
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when replacing the filter.
• Never unplug by pulling on the cable, always
grasp the plug.
• Ensure that the power cable is never exposed
to heat or chemical fluids and is never drawn
over sharp edges or surfaces.
• Never use extension leads in damp rooms.
• Never repair damage to the THOMAS
POWER EDITION, the accessories or the
power cable (special cable requiredl) yourself.
Always employ an authorised customer service
specialist for repairs. Changes to the
appliance can endanger your health. Ensure
that only original spare parts and accessories
are used.
• Replace the filter at regular intervals.
Disconnect from the mains before replacing
the filter.
• Empty and clean the container immediately
after wet vacuum cleaning.
• Cut off the power cable before disposing of
the appliance at the end of its service life.
Thank you for buying a THOMAS floor care appliance. Preserve the value of
the appliance by correct use.
