Miele HS16 Operating Instructions Manual page 26

en - Warning and Safety instructions
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The vacuum cleaner must only be used to vacuum dry floor sur-
faces. Do not use on people and animals. Any other usage, modific-
ation or alteration is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
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This vacuum cleaner can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or
knowledge, if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown
how to use it in a safe way and understand and recognise the con-
sequences of incorrect operation.
Safety with children
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Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.
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Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the vacuum
cleaner unless they are constantly supervised.
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Children aged 8 and older may only use the vacuum cleaner
without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe
manner. Children must be able to understand and recognise the pos-
sible dangers caused by incorrect operation.
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Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the vacuum
cleaner unsupervised.
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Please supervise children in the vicinity of the vacuum cleaner and
do not let them play with it.
Technical safety
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Before using the vacuum cleaner and its accessories, check for
any visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged appliance.
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