Before you Begin
5.4.
Before you Begin
When using your vacuum cleaner, basic
precautions should always be observed, including
the following;
1. 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.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
3. To prevent electrical shock, do not immerse
the appliance, power cord or power plug into
water or other liquids.
4. To prevent electrical shock, do not use the
vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Always check the power cord before use, the
power cord and the plug should be in a good
condition and must not be damaged. If the
power supply cord is damaged or defective,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
6. Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug not the power cord.
Use only Australian and New Zealand electrical
safety approved extension cords.
7. Do not pull or carry the appliance by the power
cable, use the power cable as a handle or
pull the power cable around shaft edges or
corners. Avoid running the appliance over the
power cable.
8. Ensure the appliance is switched off before
unplugging.
9. Do not handle or operate the appliance
with wet hands and follow electrical safety
precautions at all times.
10. Extreme caution should be exercised when
using the appliance on stairs.
11. Do not attempt to change the attachments
while the appliance is plugged in to mains
power supply. Switch off and remove plug from
mains power supply. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended accessories.
12. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close
to the heaters, radiators and other
hot surfaces.
13. Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable
items or combustible liquids (i.e. petrol, hot
ashes cigarettes, matches, explosive materials
or anything burning) or use in areas where
such substances and items may be present.
14. Do not use the appliance to pick up toxic
materials (i.e. chlorine bleach, ammonia).
15. Ensure the appliance is disconnected from the
mains power supply before connecting the
hose to the unit.
Safety Precautions & Warnings
IMPORTANT! Always switch off the cleaner and remove the plug from the
electricity power supply before cleaning your appliance, when not in use or
attempting any maintenance task. The cleaner must only be connected to an
AC power supply at the voltage shown on the rating label. This cleaner should
only be used for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
Never operate the vacuum cleaner without filters.
This cleaner must be operated in accordance with these instructions and used only for domestic
household cleaning to remove DRY dirt and dust from household carpets, flooring, walls and fabrics.
This cleaner is not fit to be used as an industrial cleaner hence will void the manufacturer’s warranty if
used inappropriately.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
This will ensure you obtain full benefit from your new cleaner. Keep this Instruction Manual in a handy
place for future reference.
Important
Always switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning your
appliance, when not in use, or attempting any maintenance task. The cleaner must only be connected to
an AC supply at the voltage shown on the rating plate. This cleaner should only be used for its intended
purpose as described in these instructions.
Precautionary measures:
1. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters, radiators, and other
hot surfaces.
2. Before inserting the plug into the wall, make sure your hand is dry.
3. Before turning on the vacuum cleaner, remove any large or sharp objects from the
floor or cleaning surface in order to prevent damage to the filter.
4. When you want to pull the plug from the wall, do not use the power cable, gently
pull the plug from the power socket.
5. Do not use vacuum cleaner to pick up water or liquids.
This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a plug and a cable, which rewinds automatically. If anything gets
damaged, both the plug and the cable must be repaired by a qualified technician.