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1 Overview and safety
Thank you!
Thank you for purchasing POPSTER
and for your confidence in us.
Overview
Fig. 1:
1 a: Dust chamber cover release latch;
b: Carrying-hole
2 Release buttons for the suction hose
3 Filter bag change indicator
4 Telescopic tube stop catch
5 Bypass vent
6 Suction power control
7 On/Off switch
8 Cable retraction button
9 Exhaust filter cover release latch
10 "Carpet/hard floor" selector
Fig. 2:
1 Motor protection filter
2 Exhaust filter unit consisting of:
3 Plastic foam filter element
4 Filter holder with sewn-in fleece
Fig. 3:
1 Paper dust filter bag with holder
(inside the appliance)
2 one extra paper dust filter bag
(in the box)
3 Operating Manual
Fig. 4:
1 Accessory holder
2 Upholstery nozzle
3 2-in-1 combi nozzle as crevice nozzle
4 2-in-1 combi nozzle as furniture brush
Fig. 5:
* optional accessories:
1 *Parquet brush (M203):
for vacuuming delicate surfaces
(e.g. laminate, parquet)
2 *Turbo brush (M209): for thoroughly
deep cleaning of carpets with the
revolving brush head.
Technical data
Type of
: Cylinder Vacuum
appliance
Cleaner
Model
: POPSTER
M7012 (-0/.../-9)
Voltage
: 220 – 240 V~,
50/60 Hz
Power
: 1,400 W nom.–
2,000 W max.
Dust bag
: max. usable capacity 1.5
litres
capacity
Power cord
: approx. 5 m
length
Weight
: approx. 4.5 kg
Technical and design specifications may be changed
in the course of continuous product improvement.
© Royal Appliance International GmbH
1.1 Re: Operating Manual
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Overview and safety
Read this operating manual completely before working with the appliance. Keep the operating manual for
reference. Include the operating manual if you pass the appliance on to someone else.
Important notes for your safety are especially marked. Always observe these notices to avoid accidents and
damage to the appliance.
WARNING:
Warning concerning health hazards describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Warning concerning possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information for you.
Non-compliance with these instructions can lead to serious injuries or damage to the appliance.
We take no responsibility for damages due to violations of these operating instructions.
1.2 Re: Children
This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with impaired physical, sensorial
or mental abilities and/or insufficient experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or have been instructed in the proper use of the appliance by this person. Children
should be supervised in order to make sure that they don't play with the appliance. Keep the appliance out of
reach of people of these groups.
Packing material must not be used to play with. There is danger of suffocation.
1.3 Re: Appropriate Use
The cylinder vacuum cleaner is intended for home use only. It is not suitable for commercial use.
Only use the cylinder vacuum cleaner for cleaning dry, normally soiled floors, rugs and curtains.
Any other use is considered inappropriate and is prohibited.
It is especially forbidden:
To vacuum-clean:
- people and animals Parts of their body could be sucked in and injured.
- clothing worn on people's bodies. They could be sucked in and cause injuries.
- water and other fluids, especially damp carpet cleaning agents. Moisture inside the appliance can cause
a short circuit.
- toner dust (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is danger of fire or explosion.
- hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a fire.
- pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. They can damage the appliance.
- rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust, makeup, etc. These might damage the appliance.
To use the appliance near explosive or easily flammable substances. There is danger of fire or explosion.
Outdoor use. There is danger of rain and dirt destroying the appliance.
Sticking objects into the appliance's openings. There is a danger of injury.
To modify or repair the appliance on your own. There is a danger of injury.
1.4 Re: Power supply
The appliance runs on electricity -- that means there is a general risk of electric shock. So please especially
observe the following:
- Never touch the plug with wet hands.
- Always pull directly at the plug if you want to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Never pull the
power cord, it might break.
- Take care that the power cord is not bent, pinched, rolled over or gets in contact with heat sources.
- Only use extension cords of sufficient capacity for the power requirement of the appliance.
- Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Keep it away from rain and moisture.
- Only operate the appliance if your mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance's type
plate. Wrong voltage can destroy the appliance.
1.5 If the appliance is defective
Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective power cord. If the power cord of
this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturers, their authorised service representative or
a similarly qualified person to avoid danger.
Refer a defective appliance to an authorised dealer or the Royal Appliance service for repair. Address:
page 40, „International Service".
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