Overview And Safety; Technical Data - Dirt Devil Skuppy Operating Manual

1 Overview and safety

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Thank you for purchasing Skuppy and
for your confidence in us.
Overview
Fig. 1:
1 a: Dust chamber cover release latch;
b: Carrying-hole
2 Release buttons for the suction hose
3 Filter bag change indicator
4 Telescopic tube stop catch
5 Bypass vent
6 Suction power control
7 On/Off switch
8 Cable retraction button
9 Exhaust filter cover release latch
10 "Carpet/hard floor" selector
Fig. 2:
1 Motor protection filter
2 Exhaust filter unit consisting of:
3 Plastic foam filter element
4 Filter holder with sewn-in fleece
Fig. 3:
1 Paper dust filter bag with holder
(inside the appliance)
2 one extra paper dust filter bag
(in the box)
3 Operating Manual
Fig. 4:
1 Accessory holder
2 Upholstery nozzle
3 2-in-1 combi nozzle as crevice nozzle
4 2-in-1 combi nozzle as furniture brush
Fig. 5:
* optional accessories:
1 *Parquet brush (M203):
for vacuuming delicate surfaces
(e.g. laminate, parquet)
2 *Turbo brush (M209): is used to
vacuum non-sensitive carpets,
runners, mats, and the like.

Technical data

Type of : Cylinder Vacuum
appliance Cleaner
Model : Skuppy
M7011 (-0/.../-9)
Voltage : 220 – 240 V~,
50/60 Hz
Power : 1,400 W nom.–
2,000 W max.
Dust bag : max. usable capacity 1.5
litres
capacity
Power cord : approx. 5 m
length
Weight : approx. 4.5 kg
Technical and design specifications may be changed
in the course of continuous product improvement.
© Royal Appliance International GmbH
1.1 Re: Operating Manual 1 Overview and safety
Read this operating manual completely before working with the appliance. Keep the operating manual for
reference. Include the operating manual if you pass the appliance on to someone else.
Important notes for your safety are especially marked. Always observe these notices to avoid accidents and
damage to the appliance.
WARNING:
Warning concerning health hazards describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Warning concerning possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information for you.
Non-compliance with these instructions can lead to serious injuries or damage to the appliance.
We take no responsibility for damages due to violations of these operating instructions.
1.2 Re: Children
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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 shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Children must not be allowed to stand or sit on the appliance.
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For reasons of safety we strongly recommend that even children aged from 8 years and above do not
operate the device as they definitely cannot understand all specific dangers arising from it. Keep the appliance
out of reach of people of these groups.
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Packing material must not be used to play with. There is danger of suffocation.
1.3 Re: Appropriate Use
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The cylinder vacuum cleaner is intended for home use only. It is not suitable for commercial use.
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Only use the cylinder vacuum cleaner for cleaning dry, normally soiled floors, rugs and curtains.
Any other use is considered inappropriate and is prohibited.
It is especially forbidden:
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To vacuum-clean:
- parts of persons, animals, plants, especially hair, fingers and other parts of the body as well as pieces of
clothing worn on the body. They could be sucked in and cause injuries.
- water and other fluids, especially damp carpet cleaning agents. Moisture inside the appliance can cause
a short circuit.
- toner dust (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is danger of fire or explosion.
- hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a fire.
- pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. They can damage the appliance.
- rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust, makeup, etc. These might damage the appliance.
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To use the appliance near explosive or easily flammable substances. There is danger of fire or explosion.
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Outdoor use. There is danger of rain and dirt destroying the appliance.
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Sticking objects into the appliance's openings. There is a danger of injury.
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To modify or repair the appliance on your own. There is a danger of injury.
1.4 Re: Power supply
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The appliance runs on electricity -- that means there is a general risk of electric shock. So please especially
observe the following:
- Never touch the plug with wet hands.
- Always pull directly at the plug if you want to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Never pull the
power cord, it might break.
- Take care that the power cord is not bent, pinched, rolled over or gets in contact with heat sources.
- Only use extension cords of sufficient capacity for the power requirement of the appliance.
- Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Keep it away from rain and moisture.
- Only operate the appliance if your mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance's type
plate. Wrong voltage can destroy the appliance.
1.5 If the appliance is defective
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Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective power cord. If the power cord of
this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturers, their authorised service representative or
a similarly qualified person to avoid danger.
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Refer a defective appliance to an authorised dealer or the Royal Appliance service for repair. Address:
Zpage 40, „International Service".
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