25. When carrying out maintenance and repair work, all contaminated items that
cannot be satisfactorily cleaned must be disposed of. Such items must be
disposed of in impermeable bags in accordance with the regulations in force for
the disposal of such waste.
26. There is a risk of electric shock if the appliance earth conductor is not
connected properly. Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the socket is correctly earthed. Do not modify the plug supplied with
the appliance. If it does not fit into the socket. Have a suitable socket installed
by a qualified electrician.
27. Note that the voltage must not exceed +/-5% of the nominal voltage. Higher
voltages can cause irreparable damage. Note that higher voltage peaks are not
generated when operating the machine via a generator.
28. Do not use the unit with a damaged cable or plug. If the unit is not working
properly, has been dropped or damaged, is outdoors or has fallen into water.
Make sure it is repaired by a qualified person.
29. Do not pull or carry the appliance by the cord, use the cord as a handle or pull
the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run over the mains cable of the
vacuum cleaner. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces.
30. Do not pull the plug out of the socket by the cable. Do not hold the plug by the
cable to unplug it.
31. Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands.
32. Check the cable and plug regularly for damage. If the cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by a qualified electrician in accordance with VDE to avoid danger.
33. Do not insert any objects into the openings. Do not use the appliance if any
opening is blocked (except when cleaning the filter). Keep the appliance free
from dust, hair and anything else that could obstruct the air flow.