Information for safety and notes on disposal
Before using the appliance
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Please read the information below with care. This gives important guidance on the use, safety
and maintenance/care of the appliance. Keep this instruction booklet in a safe place, and if appro-
priate, pass it on to the next owner.
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FAKIR appliances comply with the recognised technological standards and current safety regu-
lations.
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This appliance meets the requirements of EU guidelines 89/336/EU "Electromagnetic compatibi-
lity" and 73/23/EU "Low voltage guideline". This is indicated by the CE mark on the rating plate.
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FAKIR reserves the right to alter designs and specifications without notice.
General instructions
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Do not connect the battery charger to the mains power socket if the voltage given on the rating
plate differs from the mains voltage.
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The power socket must be protected by a domestic 10 A automatic circuit-breaker.
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Do not use the battery charger or appliance if it can be seen to be damaged (cracks/fractures), if
the connecting lead is defective, or if internal damage is suspected (e.g. after being dropped).
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Do not use the battery charger for any other appliances.
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This appliance is not suitable for vacuuming health-hazardous substances.
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Before use, check to ensure that the filter is correctly installed.
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Do not use the appliance without a filter.
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Use only genuine FAKIR filters and accessories.
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Repairs may only be undertaken by qualified technicians (e.g. at a FAKIR service centre - for
addresses, see guarantee card). Only genuine FAKIR replacement parts may be used.
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Inexpertly repaired appliances put the user at risk.
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The vacuum cleaner should not be used by small children.
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If the appliance is misused, incorrectly serviced or inexpertly repaired, no liability will be accep-
ted for any damage which may occur.
Safety precautions
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Do not pull the battery charger connecting lead over sharp edges or allow it to become jammed.
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Before any maintenance operation or filter replacement, and after use, switch off the appliance.
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Never place the suction nozzle near anyone's eyes or ears.
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Do not use the appliance to pick up hot or glowing substances.
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Do not use the appliance to pick up coarse slivers of glass.
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When using the electric suction brush, keep the hands clear of the rotating brush roller.
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Do not store the appliance in the open air.
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Do not exposure the appliance to weather, humidify nor excessive heat.
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Clean the appliance only with a dry or slightly moist cloth.
Disposal instructions
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Please dispose of the packaging materials and, eventually, the appliance itself in
accordance with the official regulations or guidelines which apply.
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If facilities are available in your locality for the recycling of packaging materials,
please make use of these accordingly.
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Important: dispose of the battery module separately.
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Before removing the battery, run the appliance until the battery is flat. Then remove the battery
module from the time-expired appliance and return it to a collecting point for old batteries.
Dispose of all the other parts in accordance with any official regulations which may apply.
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