Warranty; Safety Instructions And Warnings - Vacmaster VF1515HJ Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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ARRANTY
Vacmaster® takes pride in producing a high quality, durable product. This
Vacmaster® product carries a limited two (2) year warranty against defects
in workmanship and materials from date of purchase under normal household
use. Warranty does not apply to defects due to direct or indirect abuse,
negligence, misuse, accidents, repairs or alterations and lack of maintenance.
Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase.
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AFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
• This appliance complies with the compulsory safety regulations for electric
equipment. However, improper use can be harmful to people and property. Please
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read these operating instructions through carefully and completely before switching
the appliance on. Keep the operating instructions, the receipt, as well as the
packaging and packaging material if at all possible.
• Don't use the appliance outdoors (unless it has been specifically designed for use
outdoors). Don't subject the appliance to heat, direct sunshine or very high moisture
(e.g. rain). Never immerse the appliance in liquids and be aware of sharp edges that
may damage it.
• The appliance is designed to vacuum up materials that are not hazardous to your
health and that are not flammable.
• Never hold the connectors in front of your face (Especially your eyes, ears, etc.)
Never direct the nozzle towards persons or animals.
• Only use the appliance for its designated purpose. Any other types of use are at
your own risk and are possibly dangerous.
• Other uses and unattended operation are not allowed.
• The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages that are caused by
improper use or incorrect operation.
• Make sure that the correct dust bag has been inserted securely in its holder before
using the appliance. The wrong filter or dust bag or incorrectly installed filter or dust
bag can cause damage to the appliance and cause the guarantee to become void.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a qualified
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not vacuum up ashes, hot coals or the like, large fragments of glass and sharp
objects.
• Don't vacuum up any toner dust, which is used in printers and copiers for example,
because it is electrically conductive. In addition, it is possible that it will not be
completely filtered out by the filter system of the wet and dry vacuum cleaner and
can be released into the air via the exhaust fan.
• Never vacuum asbestos or asbestos dust.
• Never vacuum flammable or poisonous liquids like petrol, oil, acids, or other volatile
substances.
• Don't vacuum up liquids that are hotter than 60ºC or any poisonous or flammable
dusts.
• Never lay the appliance on its side. Pay particular attention to a horizontal position
and adequate stability on stairs.
• the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining
the appliance.
• Only trained specialists may make repairs on electric equipment. Improper repairs
could result in considerable danger to the user.
• Do not store the appliance directly beside a hot oven or radiator.
• Children, disabled persons, and the aged are often not aware of the dangers that
can result from handling electric appliances. The above-mentioned persons and
untrained persons must never work with this electrical appliance.
• When cleaning or removing the appliance, always switch it off. Pull the plug out
of the socket, if you are not going to use the appliance for an extended period
of time. Never pull on the cable to unplug the appliance, rather pull on the plug
itself. Also, remove any special accessories from the appliance.
• Always keep the appliance clean. Don't use any solvents or cleaners that contain
solvents for cleaning.
• Never leave the appliance switched on unattended. If you leave the work area,
switch the appliance off or unplug it from the socket (don't pull the cord, but
use the plug).
• In order to protect children from electric household appliances, make sure that the
cable can't cause children to stumble and don't give children access to the
appliance.
• Never use the appliance when you are under the influence of medication, alcohol or
drugs, if you are currently under medical care, or if you are tired.
• Check the appliance and the power cord regularly for any possible damage. Don't
use damaged appliances.