CAV 8-/12
CAUTION
Damage due to unsuitable mains
voltage.
The appliance can be damaged as
a result of being connected to an
unsuitable mains voltage.
1.
Ensure that the voltage shown
on the rating plate corresponds
to the voltage of the local mains
power supply.
Picking up liquids
CAUTION
Picking up liquids.
Do not pick up fl ammable liquids.
1.
Before liquids are picked up,
always remove the fi lter bag/
waste bag and check that the
fl oat or the water level limit
works properly.
2.
The use of a separate fi lter ele-
ment or fi lter screen is recom-
mended.
3.
If foam appears, stop work im-
mediately and empty the tank.
Hazardous materials
WARNING
Hazardous materials.
Vacuuming up hazardous materi-
als can lead to serious or even
fatal injuries
1.
The following materials must
not be picked up by the
vacuum cleaner:
-
hazardous dust
-
hot materials (burning ciga-
rettes, hot ash, etc.)
-
fl ammable, explosive, ag-
gressive liquids (e.g. petrol,
solvents, acids, alkalis, etc.)
-
fl ammable, explosive dust
(e.g. magnesium or alumini-
um dust, etc.)
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Spare parts and accessories
CAUTION
Spare parts and accessories.
The use of non-genuine spare
parts and accessories can impair
the safety of the appliance.
1. Only use spare parts and ac-
cessories from American Sanders.
Use only the brushes sup-
2.
plied with the vacuum cleaner
or specifi ed in the operating
manual.
Emptying dirt tank
CAUTION
Picking up environmentally haz-
ardous materials.
Materials picked up can present a
hazard to the environment.
1.
Dispose of the dirt in accord-
ance with legal regulations.
Recycling the cleaner
Make the old cleaner unusable immediately.
1.
Unplug the cleaner.
2.
Cut the power cord.
3.
Do not discard of electrical appliances with
household waste.
As specifi ed in European Direc-
tive 2002/96/EC on old electrical
and electronic appliances, used
electrical goods must be collected
separately and recycled ecologi-
cally. Contact your local authorities
or your nearest dealer for further
information.
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Optional accessories / Model variants