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4. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual and follow the instructions before using the machine.
1. This machine is intended for commercial use, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices, and
Rental Businesses.
2. This machine can be used for domestic use.
3. Warning. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
4. Warning. (Europe) This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
5. Warning. (Europe) Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision
6. Warning. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
7. Warning. This machine is for dry use only.
8. Warning. This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust.
9. Warning. Do not leave unattended when it is plugged into the electricity supply.
10. Warning. Do not unplug with wet hands.
11. Warning. Do not pull on cord to unplug.
12. Warning. Do not pull or carry by cord.
13. Warning. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
14. Warning. Do not use to vacuum flammable, combustible, explosive, toxic or dangerous substances, or use in areas
where they may be present.
15. Warning. Do not vacuum anything that is burning such as cigarettes, matches or hot ash
16. Warning. If the appliance is not working, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it
to Rugged Industries Pty Ltd or authorized Service Agent for service
17. Warning. Do not hose down internal parts of the machine.
18. Warning. Switch OFF and unplug from electricity supply when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.
19. Caution. This machine is for indoor use only.
20. Caution. This machine shall be stored indoors only.
21. Caution. Do not leave this machine in the sun.
22. Caution. Use only with approved extension cord.
23. Caution. Ensure that cord is not jammed or trapped during vacuuming. Extend the cord completely but do not
stretch or tug on the cord.
24. Caution. With the extension cord unplugged, wind cord from machine end to prevent cord knuckling, and drape over
the frame for storage.
25. Caution. Do not vacuum hard objects such as glass, gravel, and metal objects.
26. Caution. Fine dust such as powders, chalk dust can only be vacuumed in small amounts. Do not vacuum large
powder spills.
27. Caution. Do not put any objects into openings.
28. Caution. Do not use with any openings blocked.
29. Caution. Do not fill past “Max” level marked on the Bin Wall. DO NOT OVER FILL
30. Caution. Do not vacuum plastic bags or large paper objects that block the mesh filter.
31. Caution. Use Duster provided to remove fluff, hair, lint, or anything that reduces air flow off the Mesh Filter.
32. Caution. Vacuum Motor Filter after emptying bin to prevent air flow loss.
33. Caution. Do not use with Tank Assembly detached from Motor Housing Assembly, or without filters in place.
34. Caution. Use only with Rugged Industries recommended parts and attachments
35. Caution. This machine has been fitted with a suction relief Poppet Valve, which activates on hose or nozzle
blockage. In the event of any blockage, turn the machine OFF, and clear the blockage before restarting.
36. Caution. Advantage has been fitted with a safety thermostat that will automatically SHUT DOWN the machine in the
event of hose blockage or clogged filter. In the event of SHUT DOWN turn the power OFF at the machine, clear the
blockage and clean the filter. The thermostat will reset in approximately 15 minutes.
37. Caution. Do not use detergents, cleaning agents, polish for cleaning any part of the Advantage vacuum cleaner
38. Caution. Transport the Advantage in the upright position only.
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