•
Outdoor use of the appliance shall be
limited to occasional use.
•
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
To unplug grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or machine with wet
hands. Turn off all controls before unplug-
ging.
•
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or cor ners. Do not
run machine over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
•
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
parts of the body away from ope nings and
moving parts. Do not put any objects into
openings or use with opening blocked.
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and any-
thing else that could re du ce the flow of air.
•
Do not use in outside areas at low tem-
perature.
•
Do not use to pick up flammable or com-
bustible liquids such as gasoline, or use
in areas where they may be pre sent.
•
Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, mat ches or
hot ashes.
•
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•
Do not use unless filters are fitted.
•
If the machine is not working properly or
has been dropped, da ma ged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, re turn it to a
service center or dealer.
•
If foam or liquid escapes from the ma-
chine, switch off immediately.
•
The machine may not be used as a water
pump. The machine is intended for vacu-
uming air and water mixtures.
•
Connect the machine to a properly
earthed mains supply. The socket outlet
and the extension cable must have an
operative protective conductor.
•
Provide for good ventilation at the work-
ing place.
•
Do not use the machine as a ladder or
step ladder. The machine can tip over and
become damaged. Danger of injury.
•
Only use the socket outlet on the machine
for purposes specified in the instructions.
2
Risks
2.1
Electrical components
DANGER
The upper section of the machine contains
live components.
Contact with live components leads to serious
or even fatal injuries.
Never spray water on to the upper section of
the machine.
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OEL=Occupational Exposure Limit,
1)
VCE 22 M MC/VCE 22 M MC/VCE 26 H MC
DANGER
Electric shock due to faulty mains connecting
lead.
Touching a faulty mains connecting lead can
result in serious or even fatal injuries.
•
Do not damage the mains power lead
(e.g. by driving over it, pulling or crushing
it).
•
Regularly check whether the power cord
is damaged or shows signs of ageing.
•
If the electric cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by an authorized FLEX distribu-
tor or similar qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
•
In no circumstances should the power
supply cord be wrapped around fingers or
any part of the operators person.
2.2
Hazardous dust
WARNING
Hazardous materials.
Vacuuming up hazardous materials can lead
to serious or even fatal injuries.
The following materials must not be picked up
by the machine:
•
hot materials (burning cigarettes, hot ash,
etc.)
•
flammable, explosive, aggressive liquids
(e.g. petrol, solvents, acids, alkalis, etc.)
•
flammable, explosive dust (e.g. magne-
sium or aluminium dust, etc.)
CAUTION
Materials picked up can present a hazard to
the environment.
•
Dispose the dirt in accordance with legal
regulations.
In the case of asbestos abatement wear additional
single-use clothing. Wear a P2 breathing mask. Be-
fore removing the machine from the area contami-
nated with harmful substances:
•
Clean the outside of the machine, wipe it
clean or pack the machine in well-sealed
packaging and avoid spreading deposited
harmful dust.
During maintenance and repair work all contami-
nated parts that could not be cleaned satisfactorily
must be:
•
Packed in well-sealed bags
•
Disposed of in a manner that complies with
valid regulations for such waste removal.
Optional accessories / Option depending on model
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Original instruction