Miele S 190 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use
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Do not use on people or animals.
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Use only as described in this
manual. Use only Miele recommended
accessories described in this manual.
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner
without a filter bag, dust compartment
filter and exhaust filter. Otherwise it may
be damaged.
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If there is no dust bag in place, you
cannot close the dust compartment lid.
Do not use any force.
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Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces. Only dry surfaces should be
vacuumed.
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner to
pick up liquids or damp dirt. This can
lead to significant malfunctions; in
addition it could impair the electrical
safety of the vacuum cleaner. Wait for
freshly shampooed carpets to dry
before vacuuming.
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Do not vacuum toner dust. Toner,
such as that used in printers and
photocopiers can conduct electricity. In
addition, it may not be completely
filtered out by the filter system of the
vacuum cleaner and can thus be blown
back in the air by the fan.
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Do not vacuum anything that is
burning or smoking such as cigarettes,
matches or hot ashes. The vacuum
cleaner could catch fire.
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Do not vacuum flammable or
combustible liquids, or vacuum in areas
where they may be present. The
vacuum cleaner could explode.
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Do not vacuum items which are
heavy, hard or have sharp edges. They
could cause a blockage and damage
the vacuum cleaner.
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Unwind the cord completely to aid
the vacuum in dissipating heat.
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This vacuum should not be used to
entrap or retain any hazardous
materials.
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Do not pull or carry by the cord, use
the cord as a handle, close a door on
the cord, or pull the cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run the
appliance over the cord. Keep the
cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not handle the plug or vacuum
with wet hands.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
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Do not place anything into the
openings of the vacuum. Do not use if
any openings are blocked; keep them
free of dust, lint, hair or anything that
may reduce air flow.
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Use caution when vacuuming on
stairs.