Regularly check extension cords, and replace them if they are damaged. Keep the handles
dry, clean and free of oil and grease.
15 Pull the plug from the socket. When not using the electric tool, before maintenance or
when changing tools, such as saw blades, drills and cutting bits.
16 Do not leave any tool keys inserted. Before switching on, check to see that keys and ad-
justment tools have been removed.
17 Avoid unintentional activation. When plugging the tool in, make sure that the switch is
turned off.
18 Use outdoor extension cords. When outdoors, use only extension cords that are approved
and appropriately marked.
19 Be alert. Pay attention to what you do. Approach your work sensibly. Do not use the electric
tool when you are distracted.
20 Check the electric tool for damage. Before using the electric tool, you must inspect safety
equipment or slightly damaged parts carefully to ensure that they work properly and as in-
tended. Check to see that the moving parts operate freely and don't stick, and to make sure
no parts are damaged. All parts must be mounted properly and meet all the conditions for
ensuring trouble-free operation of the electric tool.
Damaged safety equipment and parts must be properly repaired or replaced by a profes-
sional facility, unless otherwise indicated in the user manual. Damaged switches must be
replaced by a customer service facility.
Never use an electric tool whose switch cannot be turned on and off.
21 Caution. Using other insertion tools and accessories may cause injury.
22 Have your tool repaired by an electrical expert. This electric tool meets applicable safety
requirements. Repairs must be made only by an electrical expert using original replacement
parts. Otherwise accidents many occur.
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Special safety instructions
WARNING! The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for removing health hazardous dusts. Never
vacuum flammable and explosive solvents, objects soaked with solvents, explosive dusts and
liquids such as petrol, oil, alcohol and thinners, or substances that are hotter than 60°C as this
will result in an explosion or cause a fire! The appliance must not be used in the vicinity of flam-
mable substances.
Keep packaging material, particularly plastic bags, out of reach of children. Danger of suffoca-
tion!
The mains socket must be protected by a domestic fuse with the appropriate amperage.
The appliance and its accessories must not be operated if:
–
Damage (cracks/breakages) are discernible on the appliance,
–
The power cable is damaged or indicates signs of cracking or ageing,
–
If invisible damage is suspected, for instance after dropping or falling.
Never use damaged extension leads.
Never draw the connecting cable over sharp edges, nor kink, fold or squeeze.
Never point the hose or pipe at people or animals.
Special care must be taken in the presence of children, old and frail people.
Special care must be taken when vacuuming stairs. Ensure that you are standing firmly.
The socket on the appliance must only be used for the purpose defined in these operating in-
structions.
WARNING! Please inform yourself about the valid regulations/laws for your country con-
cerning the handling of materials that are hazardous to one's health.
The vacuum cleaner is suitable for vacuuming and extracting the following materials:
–
Dusts with an exposition limit value > 1 mg/m
The vacuum cleaner may generally not be used in rooms where the danger of an explosion ex-
ists.
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