Safety Notices; Re: Operating Manual; Re: Certain Groups Of Persons; Re: Power Supply - Dirt Devil Centec Operating Manual

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2 Safety notices

2.1 Re: Operating Manual

2 Safety notices
Read this operating manual completely before working with the
appliance. Keep the operating manual for reference. Include the operating
manual if you pass the appliance on to someone else.
Violations of the operating instructions can lead to severe injuries as
well as damages to the appliance.
We take no responsibility for damages due to violations of these operating
instructions.
By all means always observe the notices marked as follows to avoid
accidents and damages to the appliance.

2.2 Re: Certain groups of persons

This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children)
with impaired physical, sensorial or mental abilities and/or insufficient
experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or have been instructed in the proper use of the
appliance by this person. Keep the appliance out of reach of people of these
groups.

2.3 Re: Power supply

The appliance runs on electricity -- that means there is a general risk of
electric shock. So please especially observe the following:
Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Keep it away
from rain and moisture.
Always pull directly at the plug if you want to disconnect the appliance
from the mains. Never pull on the cable as this could damage it.
Never carry the appliance by its power cord. It could be damaged.
Take care that the power cord is not bent, pinched, rolled over or gets
in contact with heat sources. Also take care that it does not become a
stumbling-hazard.

2.4 Re: Appropriate Use

The cylinder vacuum cleaner is intended for home use only. It is not
suitable for commercial use.
Use the cylinder vacuum cleaner only for cleaning dry, normally soiled
floors. With the furniture brush attached, you may also use the appliance
for vacuuming furniture surfaces. With the bypass vent (Fig. 1/9) complete-
ly open and the necessary caution, you may even use the appliance to vac-
uum-clean drapes.
Our (optional) turbo brush serves solely to vacuum non-sensitive carpets,
runners, doormats, and the like. Do not clean any objects with the turbo
brush that you would not clean without a second thought with a convention-
al brush. Therefore, do not clean furniture, or materials with a delicate tex-
ture, nor any other high-quality or polished substrates with the turbo brush.
Otherwise material damage might occur. If in doubt, refrain from using the
turbo brush. In every instance observe the instructions for care and clean-
ing of the respective manufacturer.
Any other use is considered inappropriate and is prohibited.

2.5 If the appliance is defective

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturers, their authorised service representative or a similarly
qualified person to avoid danger.

2.6 Re: Disposal

Dispose of the appliance in compliance with the environmental
protection laws of your country. Electrical waste may not be
disposed of together with domestic waste. Use local old-appliance
collection points instead.
WARNING:
Warning concerning health hazards describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Warning concerning possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information for you.
Children should be supervised in order to make sure that they don't play
with the appliance. Children must not be allowed to stand or sit on the
appliance.
Packing material must not be used to play with. There is danger of
suffocation.
Never touch the plug with wet hands.
Before connecting to the power supply, make sure that the voltage
stated on the type plate matches the voltage of your plug socket. Only use
sockets with a ground/safety contact.
If possible, avoid using extension cords. If you must use an extension
cord, use only safety-certified, water-protected single extension cords (no-
multi-socket distributors) designed for the power consumption of the
appliance.
Always check the power cord for possible damages before using the
appliance.
It is especially forbidden:
To vacuum-clean:
- persons, animals, plants, especially hair, fingers and other parts of
the body as well as pieces of clothing worn on the body. They could
be sucked in and cause injuries.
- water and other fluids, especially damp carpet cleaning agents.
Moisture inside the appliance can cause a short-circuit.
- toner dust (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is
danger of fire or explosion.
- hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a fire.
- pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. They can damage
the appliance.
- rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust, makeup, etc. These might
damage the appliance.
To use the appliance near explosive or easily flammable substances.
There is danger of fire or explosion.
To use the appliance outdoors. There is danger of rain and dirt
destroying the appliance.
To stick objects into the appliance's openings. It could overheat.
To modify or repair the appliance on your own.
Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective
power cord. Bring or send a defective appliance to a specialist dealer or to
Royal Appliance Customer Services for repair. Address
„International Service".
The filters used are made from environment-friendly materials. You may
dispose of them in your household waste.
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