Miele HS16 Operating Instructions Manual page 46

Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dust container, pre-fil-
ter, fine dust container and fine dust filter fitted.
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Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or is still
glowing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether glowing or apparently
extinguished.
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum up any water, liquid or
damp dirt. Wait until any freshly cleaned or shampooed rugs or car-
pets are completely dry before attempting to vacuum.
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum toner dust. Toner, such
as that used in printers and photocopiers, can conduct electricity.
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Do not vacuum up any inflammable or combustible liquids or
gases and do not vacuum in areas where such substances are
stored.
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Do not vacuum at head height and do not let the suction get any-
where near a person's head.
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Important information on the handling of batteries (for models with
radio controls on the handle):
- Do not short-circuit or recharge the battery, or throw it into a fire.
- Disposing of the battery: Remove the battery from the radio-con-
trol handle and dispose of it in a municipal recycling facility. Do
not dispose of the battery with normal household waste.
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