with the current safety regulations and according to the electrical parameters of the
adapters.
10. The appliance must NOT be switched on using external timers and/or other remote
control appliances which are not specified in this manual.
11. Only use original components & accessories provided by the manufacturer. Any non-
original component or accessory NOT recommended by the manufacturer (including,
but not limited to Turbine, Dust / Water container, Wheels, Filters, Paper (Dust) bag,
Extension tubes, Hose, Floor Brush, etc.) made by other manufacturers or by the same
manufacturer but for other models of the same capacity or otherwise may cause injuries
to persons or damage to the appliance.
12. The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out of the
reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential sources of danger.
Location
13. This appliance is NOT suitable to be used or stored near heat sources (open flame,
ovens, heaters, stoves, etc.) and/or in an explosive environment (in the presence of
flammable substances such as gas, vapour, mist or dust, in atmospheric conditions
when, after ignition, the combustion is spread in the air). Items containing these
substances should never be placed in the appliance, and never be used to clean the
appliance in order to avert the risk of fire or explosion.
14. Place and use the appliance on a horizontal and stable surface. Damage may occur if
the appliance is placed on an incline or decline. Be extra careful when vacuum cleaning
on stairs as the machine might topple
15. Avoid placing the power cable on abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions where it can
be damaged easily. Avoid placing heavy objects on the cable. Arrange the cable away
from high traffic areas, and where it will NOT be tripped over. DO NOT pull or carry the
appliance by the cable, run the appliance over the cable or close a door on the cable.
16. DO NOT operate the appliance in situations where water can splash onto the Turbine
as this may cause an electric shock.
17. DO NOT use or store the appliance outdoors. Store and use the appliance only indoors,
or in any case, protected from weathering such as rain, direct radiation of the sun and
dust.
Operation
18. If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should:
a. Clean the exterior of the fan with a damp cloth. Make sure that the Turbine DOES
NOT come into contact with water.
b. Assemble the appliance fully and check that the Turbine is NOT damaged. Use the