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Risk of fire or elec-
tric shock!
Risk of fire or elec-
tric shock!
Risk of injury from
moving parts!
Risk of injury due
to negative pres-
sure!
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Safety is an essential part of every Vorwerk product. However,
product safety can only be ensured if this chapter and the
warning notices in the following chapters are followed.
3.1
HAZARDS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If incorrect repairs are performed on the device and the
corresponding power supply, this may cause fire or
electric shock.
• Never attempt to repair the device yourself.
• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out by a
Vorwerk Customer Service Centre, a workshop authorised
by Vorwerk or a person with similar qualifications in order
to avoid hazards.
If burning or readily ignitable substances should enter
the interior of the device, this may cause fire or an
explosion.
• Do not vacuum hot ash or burning cigarette ends.
• Do not vacuum explosive or readily inflammable
substances.
Moving parts (such as the rotating brushes or oscillating
cloth holder) could cause injury.
• Always switch the device off before all retrofitting, cleaning
and maintenance work.
• Disconnect the accessory head from the device before
performing retrofitting, cleaning or maintenance work on
the accessory head.
• Stay clear of the moving parts.
• Never reach into rotating components.
• Do not operate the upholstery brush without an
attachment.
• Do not remove the attachments during operation.
Vacuuming of skin or hair can cause injury.
• Do not vacuum any body parts or hair.
• Do not vacuum in the vicinity of children or pets.