ructed on the safe use of the appliance and the have un- derstood the potential dan- gers of using the appliance. The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on con- struction sites. > = Vacuuming up building rubble could damage the appliance. When not in use, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug. At the end of its life, the appliance should immediately be rendered unusable, then disposed of in an appro- priate manner. ! Please note The mains socket must be protected by at least a 16 amp circuit breaker.
If a circuit breaker is tripped when you switch on the vacuum cleaner, this may be because other electri- cal appliances which have a high current draw are connected to the same power circuit. To prevent the circuit breaker from tripping, select the lowest power setting before switching the ap- pliance on, and increase the power only once it is running. Children must never play with the appliance. Cleaning and user mainte- nance must never be carried out by children without su- pervision. Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of children before disposal. > = Risk of suffocation.
Disposal information Proper use Packaging The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum cleaner from being damaged during transportation. It is made of environmentally friendly materials and can therefore be recycled. Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an appropriate recycling point. Only connect and use the vacuum cleaner in ac- cordance with the specifications on the rating plate. Never vacuum without the dust container, motor pro- tection or exhaust filter. > = This may damage the vacuum cleaner. Always keep the vacuum cleaner away from your head when using nozzles and tubes. > = This could cause injury!
When vacuuming stairs, the appliance must always be positioned below the user. Do not use the power cord or the hose to carry or transport the vacuum cleaner. For safety reasons, if this appliance's mains power cable becomes damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their after-sales service department or a similarly qualified person. If using the appliance for longer than 30 minutes, pull out the power cord completely. When disconnecting the appliance from the mains, pull on the plug itself to remove it; do not pull on the power cord. Do not pull the power cord over sharp edges or allow it to become trapped.
When the cable is being automatically rewound, en- sure that the mains plug is not thrown towards per- sons, body parts, animals or objects. > = Use the mains plug to guide the power cord. Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any work on the vacuum cleaner. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged. Unplug the appliance from the mains if a fault is de- tected. For safety reasons, only authorised after-sales service personnel are permitted to carry out repairs and fit replacement parts to the vacuum cleaner. Protect the vacuum cleaner from the weather, moistu- re and sources of heat.
Do not pour flammable substances or substances con- taining alcohol onto the filters (motor protection filter, exhaust filter, etc.). Old appliance Old appliances still contain many valuable materials. Therefore, please take appliances that have reached the end of their service life to your retailer or recyc- ling centre so that they can be recycled. For current disposal methods, please enquire at a retailer or your local council. Disposal of filters Filters are manufactured from environmentally friendly materials. Provided they do not contain sub- stances that are not permitted in household waste, you can dispose of them with your normal household waste. 10