2 Safety notices
It is also forbidden to vacuum up:
parts of persons, animals, plants, especially hair, fingers and other parts of
the body as well as pieces of clothing worn on the body. They could be pulled
in and cause severe injuries.
hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a fire.
water and other liquids. Moisture inside the appliance can cause a short-
circuit.
toner (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is danger of fire or
explosion.
pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. as well as plaster, cement,
rubble, makeup, facial powder, etc. They can damage the appliance.
2.6 If the appliance is defective
Never use a defective appliance. If the power cord of the mains adapter for
this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturers, their au-
thorised service representative or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger.
Bring or send defective appliances to a specialist dealer or to Dirt Devil
Customer Services for repair ( Z page 88, „International Service").
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