Re: Appropriate Use; If The Appliance Is Defective - Dirt Devil MATRIXX M7118 Operating Manual

1 Safety instructions

1.4 Re: Appropriate Use

1.5 If the appliance is
defective
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Only use the cylinder vacuum cleaner in your household to
clean dry, normally soiled floors and, depending on the type
of attached nozzle (accessory), furniture. Any other use is
considered inappropriate and is prohibited.
It is especially forbidden:
to vacuum-clean:
- People, 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
severe injuries.
- Hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could
cause a fire.
- Pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc.
They can damage the appliance.
- Water and other fluids, especially damp carpet clean-
ing agents. Moisture inside the appliance can cause a
short-circuit.
- Toner (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.).
There is danger of fire or explosion.
- Rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust, make-up,
etc. These might damage the appliance.
To use the appliance near explosive or highly-flamma-
ble substances. There is danger of fire or explosion.
To use the appliance outdoors. There is a risk of the ap-
pliance being destroyed by rain and dirt.
Sticking objects into the appliance's openings during
use. The appliance may overheat.
To alter or repair the appliance yourself.
Never use a defective appliance or operate an appli-
ance with a defective power cord. If the power cord of
this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the manufacturer's authorised service
representative or a similarly qualified person to avoid
danger.
Bring or send defective appliances to a specialist dealer
or to Royal Appliance Customer Services for repair. Ad-
dress Page 144, 'International Service'.