Miele STB 201 Operating Instructions Manual page 63

Daily Use
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Do not touch the brush roller while it
is rotating.
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Do not use the Turbobrush at head
level. Long hair, ties, scarves etc. could
be sucked in and become ent-
angled in the brush roller.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, curtains,
fingers and all parts of the body away
from openings and moving parts.
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Turn off all controls before unplug-
ging. Unplug from the outlet when not
in use and before servicing.
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Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be pre-
sent.
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Do not use the Turbobrush on surfa-
ces that can unravel or be
sucked in.
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Do not vacuum up liquids or damp
dirt. This could impair the functioning
and electrical safety of the vacuum
cleaner, and could create a risk of elec-
tric shock. Freshly shampooed carpets
or upholstery should be completely dry
before they are vacuumed up.
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Do not vacuum up items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They
could cause a blockage and damage
the appliance.
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Do not vacuum anything that is bur-
ning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes, to avoid risk of
fire.
en (USA) - Important Safety Instructions
Disposing of an old appliance
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Before discarding an old appliance,
the power cord should be removed.
Unplug the vacuum. Cut the power
cord of the appliance as close to the
vacuum as possible and cut the plug
off the cord. The plug cut from the cord
should be disabled and properly dis-
carded. Under no circumstance should
this plug be inserted into a
socket (electric shock hazard.)
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage or injury caused
by non-compliance with these Im-
portant Safety Instructions.
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