Contents
General notes ..................................................................
Function ...........................................................................
Intended use ....................................................................
Installation........................................................................
Initial startup ....................................................................
Operation .........................................................................
Transport..........................................................................
Storage ............................................................................
Warranty ..........................................................................
Accessories .....................................................................
Technical data ..................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS AP-
PLIANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
DO NOT LEAVE appliance unattended when plugged in.
Unplugfrom outlet when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK-USE IN-
DOORS ONLY
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is nec-
essary when used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manu-
facturer's recommended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the unit is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service
center.
Do not pull or carry by the cord, do not use cord as a
handle, do not close a door on the cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
DO NOT UNPLUG BY PULLING CORD. To unplug,
grasp plug, not cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use if
openings are blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
KEEP HAIR, CLOTHING, LOOSE JEWELRY, FIN-
GERS and all parts of the body away from openings and
moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See
Grounding Instructions.
Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before ser-
vicing appliance.
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Never sweep off explosive liquids, combustible gases or
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undiluted acids and solvents. This includes petrol, paint
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thinner or heating oil which can generate explosive
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fumes or mixtures upon contact with the air. Acetone,
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undiluted acids and solvents must also be avoided as
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they can harm the materials on the machine.
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Do not vacuum up burning or smouldering objects!
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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This device must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
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break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance
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for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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This device is equipped with a cord having an equipment
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grounding conductor and ground plug.
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The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
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properly installed and grounded in accordance with all lo-
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cal codes and ordinances.
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DANGER
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Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding con-
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ductor can result in a risk of electrocution.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a quali-
fied electrician.
Do not use any type of adapter with this product.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and
has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug il-
lustrated in sketchpicture A.
Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet hav-
ing the same configuration as the plug.
No adaptor should be used with this appliance.
CONNECT TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ON-
LY
Grounded outlet
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Grounded outlet box
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Grounded pin
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OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND
Owner/User Responsibility
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the
manufacturer's operating instructions and warnings before
using this device.
Warning information should be emphasized and under-
stood.
English
PRACTICES
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