Safety Instructions; Regarding The Operating Manual; Regarding The Symbols Used; Regarding The Power Supply - Dirt Devil Infinity V12 Operating Manual

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1 Safety instructions

1 Safety instructions
1.1 Regarding the
operating manual
1.2 Regarding the symbols
used
1.3 Regarding the power
supply
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Read this operating manual through completely before
working with the appliance. Keep the operating manual
safe. If you pass the appliance on to a third party, give them
the operating manual as well.
Non-compliance with these instructions can lead to
serious injuries or damage to the appliance.
We assume no liability for damage that occurs as a result
of non-compliance with this operating manual.
Important instructions for your safety are especially
marked. You must observe these instructions to avoid
accidents and damage to the appliance:
WARNING:
Warns against hazards for your health and indicates
possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Indicates possible hazards for the appliance or other
objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information.
The appliance is operated with electrical power which
means there is in principle a risk of electric shock.
Therefore:
- Never touch the plug with wet hands.
- If you want to pull the plug out of the socket then
always pull directly on the plug. Never pull on the
cable as this could damage it.
- Make sure that the power cable is not bent, caught or
run over, and that it does not come into contact with
heat sources or sharp edges.
- Only use an extension cable that is designed for the
power requirement of the appliance.
- Never immerse the appliance in water or other fluids
and keep it away from rain and moisture.
- Only operate the appliance if the electrical voltage
stated on the type plate beneath the appliance
matches the voltage on your socket. Wrong voltage
can destroy the appliance.