Informations for your safety and notes on disposal
Before use
• Please read the information below with care. This gives important guidance on the
safety, use and maintenance of the appliance. Keep this booklet in a safe place and,
if appropriate, hand it on to the next owner.
• Fakir appliances comply with recognized technological standards and the current
safety regulations for electrical appliances.
• These appliances fulfil the requirements of EU Guidelines 89/336/EEC
(Electromagnetic compatibility) and 73/23/EEC (Low voltage guideline). The applian-
ce is marked with the CE symbol on the rating plate.
• Fakir reserves the right to modify designs and specifications without notice.
Important information
• Do not switch on the appliance if the housing exhibits any evidence of damage
(cracks/fractures), if the connecting lead is defective, or if an internal defect is sus-
pected (e.g. if the appliance has been dropped).
• Appliance only to be connected to voltage indicated on the rating plate.
• You have acquired an appliance of exceptionally strong suction power. As fuse pro-
tection a min. 16 ampere fuse has to be used.
• Fakir will not accept any liability for damage or injury if the appliance is used other than
for its intended purpose or is improperly operated or inexpertly repaired and maintai-
ned.
• Before use, check to ensure that all the filters are correctly installed. The appliance
must not be used without filters.
• Use only genuine Fakir filters and accessories.
• The appropriate filters (main filter, motor protection filter and exhaust filter) must be
installed at all times to ensure the effizient operation of the appliance.
• When connecting accessories, cleaning, repairing or servicing the unit, unplug the unit.
• Do not let children use electrical appliances unsupervised.
• This appliance is not suitable to be used to pick up substances constituting a health
hazard.
• Repairs should be carried out by an authorized Fakir service center (see enclosed list
of adresses). Incorrect repairs may the user to electrical danger.
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