Kenwood VC5000 User Manual page 4

safety
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Trailing cords are a hazard, keep
them out of the way to prevent
accidents.
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Never run the vacuum cleaner over
the cord and keep the cord away
from heated surfaces or sharp
edges.
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Never unplug by pulling on the cord.
To unplug grasp the plug not the
cord.
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Only carry the vacuum cleaner by
the handle provided, do not pull or
carry by the cord.
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Don't let infirm people use the
vacuum cleaner without supervision.
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Never leave the vacuum cleaner on
unattended
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Never use a damaged vacuum
cleaner. Get it checked or repaired:
see 'service and customer care'.
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Don't let children play with the
vacuum cleaner.
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Don't touch the appliance with wet
or damp hands.
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Do not immerse the appliance in
water or other liquids.
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Keep children away from the
vacuum cleaner. Always unplug the
vacuum cleaner when not in use.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
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Never use an unauthorised
attachment.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and
all parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts.
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Turn off all controls before
unplugging
G
Always switch off and unplug before
fitting or removing attachments.
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Do not use without a dust bag or
filter in place.
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Do not pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as petrol or
use the vacuum cleaner in areas
where they may be present and do
not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches or hot ashes.
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Do not put any object into openings
and do not use if any opening is
blocked. Keep free of lint, hair and
anything that may reduce airflow.
G
Do not extend the cord beyond the
red mark.
G
Do not use extension cords or
outlets with inadequate current
carrying capacity.
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Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs
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Unplug electrical appliances before
vacuuming them
before plugging in
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Make sure the electricity supply is
the same as the one shown on the
underside of the vacuum cleaner.
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This machine complies with
European Economic community
Directive 89/336/EEC
before using for the first time
1 Remove all packaging.
2 Make sure that all the openings that
suck in air such as the suction pipe
are not blocked. If they are blocked,
clear the item(s) before switching on.
3 Make sure that both filters and the
dust bag are correctly located. (see
'care and cleaning').
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