Safety
Page EN-5
CAUTION
Risk of suffocation!
Even with the filters, the ap
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pliance exhaust air may still
contain small quantities of
dirt particles. If breathed in
by small children, these can
lead to allergic reactions.
■ Avoid vacuuming close to
children, wherever possible.
Risks for certain groups of
people
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Danger to children and peo
-
ple with impaired physical,
sensory or mental abilities!
■ This appliance can be
used by children aged
from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or men
-
tal capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the ap
-
pliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved.
■ Children shall not play with
the appliance.
■ Cleaning and user mainte-
nance shall not be made
by children without super
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vision.
Risks in handling
household electrical
appliances
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Touching live parts may re
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sult in severe injury or death.
■ Only use the appliance in-
doors. Do not use in wet
rooms or in the rain.
■ Do not operate or continue
to operate the appliance if
– it shows visible signs of
damage, e.g. the mains
cord is defective,
– it makes unfamiliar noises,
– it emits smoke.
In such cases, you should
pull the mains plug out of
the socket or switch off/
unscrew the fuse and have
the appliance repaired
(see chapter ‘Service’).