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Contents
Safety instructions ...............................................
Intended use........................................................
Environmental protection.....................................
Accessories and spare parts ...............................
Warranty ..............................................................
Scope of delivery .................................................
Description of the unit..........................................
Installing the wall bracket ....................................
Initial startup ........................................................
Operation.............................................................
How to use the Accessories ................................
Transportation .....................................................
Storage................................................................
Care and service .................................................
Troubleshooting guide .........................................
Technical data .....................................................
Safety instructions
Read these safety instructions and the
original instructions before using the de-
vice for the first time. Act in accordance
with them. Keep the book for future reference or for fu-
ture owners.
● In addition to the notes in the operating instructions,
you also need to take into consideration the general
safety regulations and accident prevention guide-
lines applicable by law.
● Warnings and information notices attached to the
device provide important information for hazard-free
operation.
● The battery/battery pack is either permanently in-
stalled or removable, depending on the device type.
Permanently installed batteries/battery packs must
not be replaced. Please refer to the operating in-
structions of the device to find out what applies to
your device.
A battery consists of a single storage element, whereas
a battery pack consists of interconnected storage ele-
ments.
In the following chapters, both terms are used synony-
mously.
Hazard levels
DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will
lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to damage to property.
General safety instructions
DANGER
● Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-
aging film out of the reach of children. ● Operation in
explosive atmospheres is prohibited. ● Risk of explo-
sion
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● Never use the device to vacuum up combustible
gases, liquids or dusts.
● Never use the device to vacuum up reactive metal
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dusts (e.g. aluminium, magnesium, zinc).
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● Never use the device to vacuum up undiluted brine
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or acids.
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● Never use the device to vacuum up any burning or
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smouldering objects/matter.
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These substances can corrode the materials in use on
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WARNING
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use. Take into account the local conditions and beware
16 of third parties, in particular children, when working with
the device. ● Persons with reduced physical, sensory
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or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience
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and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are
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properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the
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appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety,
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and understand the resultant hazards involved. ● Only
people who have been instructed on how to use the de-
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vice, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have
been explicitly instructed to use it, must use the device.
● Children must not operate the device. ● Children from
the minimum age of 8 may use the appliance if they are
properly supervised or have been instructed in its use
by a person responsible for their safety, and if they have
understood the resultant hazards involved. ● Children
must be supervised to prevent them from playing with
the appliance. ● Children may only perform cleaning
work and user maintenance under supervision. ● Ad-
here to the respective safety regulations in hazard
zones (e.g. service stations). Never operate the device
in explosive spaces. ● Only use the device for its proper
use. Take into account the local conditions and beware
of third parties, in particular children, when working with
the device. ● The appliance contains electrical compo-
nents - do not clean the appliance under running water.
● Risk of injury. Do not use the nozzle and suction pipe
at head height. ● Avoid switching the device on uninten-
tionally. Make sure that the on/off switch is in the off po-
sition before connecting the battery pack, lifting or
carrying the device. ● You must not charge or store the
device outdoors or in a car.
CAUTION
your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety de-
vices. ● Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped
beforehand, is visibly damaged or if it is leaking. ● Nev-
er leave the device unsupervised while it is in operation.
● Only operate or store the device in accordance with
the description or figure. ● In order to prevent accidents
or injuries, you must observe the weight of the device
when transporting it. ● Accidents or damage due to the
device falling over. Before all actions with or on the de-
vice, you must make sure that it is stable. ● Do not make
any changes to the device, and only use accessories
and spare parts recommended by the manufacturer.
● Risk of injury when loose fitting clothing, hair or jewel-
lery is caught by moving parts of the device. Keep cloth-
ing and jewellery away from moving parts of the device.
Tie long hair back.
ATTENTION
peratures below 0 °C. ● Never use the device without a
filter, this can lead to device damage. ● Only use the de-
vice indoors.
English
● Only use the device for its proper
● Safety devices are provided for
● Do not operate the device at tem-