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• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-
able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected sup-
ply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the infl uence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off -position before connecting to power source and/
or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your fi nger on the switch or energising
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotat-
ing part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from mov-
ing parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extrac-
tion and collection facilities, ensure these are connected
and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off . Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may aff ect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations diff erent from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR VACUUM CLEANERS
This vacuum cleaner complies with the generally accepted
standards of technology and relevant safety regulations.
• Always observe the information on the rating plate
when using the vacuum cleaner and connecting to the
power supply.
• Never use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag fi tted.
=> This can damage the appliance.
• The appliance may be used by children over the age
of 8 years and by persons with reduced phy-sical,
sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have
been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and
the have under-stood the potential dangers of using the
appli-ance.
• Children must never play with the appliance
• Cleaning and user maintenance must never be carried
out by children without supervision.
The vacuum cleaner may not be used for:
• cleaning persons or animals
• vacuuming up:
– hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or red hot substances.
– damp or liquid substances
– highly fl ammable or explosive substances and gases
– ash, soot from tiled stoves and central heating systems
– toner dust from printers and copiers.
• Keep suction away from your head when using the
handle, nozzles or pipe.
=> Risk of injury.
• Stand the appliance on a fi rm, secure surface when
vacuuming.
• When vacuuming stairs, the appliance must always be
lower down than you.
• In the following cases, stop using the appliance
immediately and contact the after-sales service:
– if the mains connection cable is damaged.
– if you have accidentally vacuumed up some liquid or
liquid has entered the inside of the appliance
– if the appliance has been dropped.
• Do not use the power cord to carry the vacuum cleaner.
• Fully extend the power cord when using the vacuum
cleaner continuously for several hours.
• When disconnecting the appliance from the mains, pull
on the plug, not the power cord.
• Do not pull the power cord around sharp corners or
allow it to become trapped.
• Unplug the power cord from the mains before carrying
out any work on the vacuum cleaner or its accessories.
