Before You Begin; Safety Instructions - WERTHEIM PETS W1000 User Manual

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

The cleaner must be operated in accordance with these instructions
and used only for domestic household cleaning to remove DRY dirt and
dust from household carpets, flooring and fabrics. This cleaner is not fit to
be used as an industrial cleaner, and is not designed for the collection
of vitreous building material including particle board, construction
products and similar products such as wood/fibres, cement, fillers, fibre
glass etc or excessive or frequent sand. The infrequent pick-up of these
materials in these circumstances may be harmful to your cleaner and
may void the manufacturer's warranty.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
This will ensure you obtain full benefit from your new cleaner.
Keep this instruction manual in a handy place for future reference.
Precautionary measures:
1. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters, radiators,
and other hot surfaces.
2. Before inserting the plug into the wall, make sure your hand is dry.
3. Before turning on the vacuum cleaner, remove any large or sharp
objects from the floor or cleaning surface in order to prevent
damage to the filter.
4. When you want to pull the plug from the wall, do not pull the power
cable, gently pull the plug from the power socket.
5. Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up water or liquids.
If the air inlet, floor head or telescopic wand are blocked, you should switch off
the cleaner straight away and remove from mains power. First clear the blocked
substance before attempting to start the vacuum cleaner again.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains power
supply when not in use. Disconnect from any power supply before
performing any maintenance duties.
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use outdoors or on
wet surfaces.
3. This appliance must not be used as a toy. Do not allow children to
use the appliance unattended.
4. Use only as described in this instruction manual. Do not use for any
other purpose except those outlined in this instruction manual.
5. If the power cable or plug appears damaged, do not use. If the
vacuum cleaner is not working correctly, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, please contact
Customer Care: 1800 815 270 or email enquiries@wertheim.net.au
6. Do not pull or carry the appliance by the power cable, use the power
cable as a handle, or pull the power cable around sharp edges or
corners. Avoid running the appliance over the power cable.
7. Keep the appliance away from heated surfaces.
8. Unplug the appliance by grasping and pulling the plug from the
wall. Do not unplug the machine by pulling on the power cable.
9. Do not handle the appliance and/or power cable with wet hands.
10. Always ensure that all openings and entry points on the appliance
are clear from objects or any blockages before commencing use.
Removal of dust, lint, hair and dirt from all openings and entry points
will help improve airflow on the appliance.
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