Safety
Safety advice
This safety advice is an important part of
these operating instructions and must be
observed every time electrical devices
are used . The advice and instructions will help you
to avoid risk to life, accidents and damage to
property . Therefore you must read carefully through
the following information concerning safety and
proper use .
RISK OF LOSS OF LIFE AND
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ACCIDENT TO INFANTS AND
CHILDREN! Never leave children
unsupervised with the packaging materials or
the device . There is a risk of suffocation and
loss of life from electric shock . Children often
underestimate the dangers associated with
electrical devices . Always keep children away
from the device .
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This appliance may be used by children age
8 years and up, as well as by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities,
or lacking experience and/or knowledge, so
long as they are supervised or instructed in
the safe use of the appliance and understand
the associated risks . Children should not be
allowed to play with the appliance . Cleaning
and user maintenance should not be performed
by children without supervision .
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Keep the device away from rain or moisture .
Water entering an electrical device increases
the risk of electric shock .
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Do not use the lead for any purpose for which
it was not intended, e .g . to carry the device or
to pull the plug out of the 12 V socket . Keep the
lead away from heat, oil, sharp edges or mov-
ing parts of the device . Damaged or tangled
leads or plugs increase the risk of electric shock .
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Damage to the device, mains lead or plug
presents a risk of loss of life from electric shock .
Frequently check the condition of the device,
mains lead and plug .
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Do not use a device with damaged parts . If a
dangerous situation arises pull out the plug from
the socket immediately .
HS 12.0 B2 BL
WARNING!
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Never open up the device . Always have
any repairs carried out or replacement parts
fitted at the service centre or by an electrical
equipment repair specialist .
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When not in use always ensure that electrical
devices are kept out of reach of children . Do
not let anyone use the device if he or she is not
familiar with it or has not read the instructions
and advice . Electrical devices are dangerous
when they are used by inexperienced people .
Operation
Before first use
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Take all the parts carefully out of the packaging
and remove all the packaging material . Dispose
of all the packaging material in an environmen-
tally friendly manner .
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Fully unwind the lead attached to the 12 V plug
NOTE
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Always make sure that the dust filter
installed before you use the device .
Fitting and removing attachments
Extension hose
♦
Insert the smaller end of the extension hose
snugly into the front nozzle
♦
Insert the desired attachment
the extension hose
Small brush
:
This accessory has hard bristles and is very suitable
for initially loosening and then vacuuming up stub-
born dirt, e .g . from the upholstery or footwell .
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Insert the small brush
nozzle
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snugly into
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snugly into the front
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