Re: Appropriate Use; Re: Power Supply; If The Appliance Is Defective - Dirt Devil Cooper Operating Manual

2 Safety
2.1 Re: Operating Manual
2.2 Re: Children

2.3 Re: Appropriate Use

2.4 Re: Power supply

2.5 If the appliance is
defective
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Read this operating manual completely before working with the appliance. Keep the operating manual for 2 Safety
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.
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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.
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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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Use the cylinder vacuum cleaner only for cleaning dry, normally soiled floors and rugs.
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 filters and 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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To use them outdoors. There is danger of rain and dirt destroying the appliance.
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To stick 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.
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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.
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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 customer service for repair.
Address: Zpage 46, „International Service".