Important Safety Instructions - Russell Hobbs COMPACT XS Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation
that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to electrical parts.
 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
 This product is intended for household use only.
 Do not use outdoors.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by
children without supervision.
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Do not operate this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
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Do not immerse in water or other liquids for cleaning.
 Do not direct at people, animals, electrical outlets, or equipment containing electrical components.
 Unplug from outlet when not in use. Do not leave the cleaner unattended while plugged in.
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
 Do not use vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water.
 Keep the vacuum cleaner away from water; do not allow it to get wet. If unit is wet, do not plug unit into
wall socket or turn unit on.
 Do not handle the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners or
edges, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
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To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquid.
 Unplug from the mains outlet when not in use, before putting on and taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury. Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
 Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the worktop, or touch hot surfaces.
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This cleaner is intended for internal household use only, do not use outside or for anything other than its'
intended purpose.
 Do not use this vacuum to pick up water or any other liquids, combustible substances or hot/burning
objects.
 Only use the unit when fully assembled.
 Never place your fingers or other objects into any part of the cleaner. Be aware that loose clothing or
hair may become trapped in the cleaner if improperly used.
 Before use, ensure that all of the air vents of the cleaner are clear and there is no restriction of air flow.
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Caution: Exhaust air discharged from the sides of the cleaner may extinguish a gas fire, pilot light, or
disturb ashes in an open fire. Always avoid directing the cleaner toward naked flames.
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Do not run the vacuum cleaner over any cables, or its own power cable. As this will result in damaging
the cable.
 Important: This cleaner has a thermal safety device which automatically cuts off the power supply in
case of overheating. If the safety device has switched the cleaner off, unplug from the mains and allow
the cleaner to cool down. Once the cleaner has cooled it can be plugged back in to the mains and used as
normal. This takes approximately 15 minutes to reset.
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