Miele s5981 Operating Instrucctions page 8

Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
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To avoid the risk of injury when
vacuuming with a Miele PowerBrush or
TurboBrush, do not touch the rotating
roller brush.
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To avoid the risk of damage, do not
use the vacuum cleaner without the
dustbag, dust compartment filter and
exhaust filter in place.
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If a dustbag is not inserted, the dust
compartment cover cannot be closed.
Do not force it.
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Do not vacuum up anything which
has been burning or is still glowing e.g.
cigarettes, ashes or coal, even if
apparently extinguished. The vacuum
cleaner might catch fire.
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Do not vacuum up any water, liquid
or damp dirt. This will cause major
faults and could seriously impair the
functioning and electrical safety of the
appliance. Wait until any freshly
cleaned or shampooed carpets or floor
coverings are completely dry before
attempting to vacuum.
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Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
such as that used in printers and
photocopiers, can conduct electricity.
In addition to this, the filter system in
the vacuum cleaner may not filter it
completely, causing the toner to be
blown back into the room by the fan.
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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. The vacuum
cleaner might explode.
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Do not vacuum up items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges. The
vacuum cleaner and electro suction hose
can become blocked and damaged.
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Floor attachments, accessories and
tubes must not be used at head level to
avoid the risk of injury, e.g. to eyes and
ears.
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Monitor the change dustbag
indicator and change the dustbag if
necessary.
Check the exhaust and dust
compartment filters at the same time
and change them too if necessary. A full
bag or blocked filter will reduce the
suction power of the vacuum cleaner. A
temperature limiter switches the vacuum
cleaner off automatically if it gets too hot.
See "Problem solving guide".
Accessories
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It is not advisable to vacuum directly
with the handle, i.e. without an
accessory attached as the rim could
get damaged and you could hurt
yourself on sharp edges.
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Miele dustbags are disposable.
Dispose of full dustbags. Do not attempt
to re-use. Blocked pores reduce the
efficiency of the vacuum cleaner.
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Only use Original Miele dustbags and
filters. This will ensure optimum
performance of the appliance throughout
its life and will guarantee the safety of the
vacuum cleaner.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.