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• Do not use the appliance outdoors (unless it has been specically designed for use
outdoors).
• Do not subject the appliance to heat, direct sunshine or very high moisture (e.g. rain).
• Never immerse the appliance in liquids and be aware of sharp edges that may damage it.
• Never use the appliance with wet or damp hands. Unplug it immediately if the appliance
becomes wet or damp when it is running. Do not immerse the appliance in water.
• When operating the vacuum cleaner in damp environment, use a residual current device
(RCD). Using a residual current device (RCD) reduces the risk of an electric shock.
• The appliance must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any use other than those
mentioned in this Manual will be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the
manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse.
• Never hold the connectors in front of your face (especially your eyes, ears, etc.)
Never direct the nozzle towards persons or animals.
• Make sure that the correct dust bag has been inserted securely in its holder before using
the appliance. The wrong dust bag or incorrectly installed dust bags can cause damage to
the appliance and cause the guarantee to become void.
• Do not vacuum up ashes, hot coals or the like, large fragments of glass and sharp objects.
• Do not vacuum up any toner dust, which is used in printers and copiers for example,
because it is electrically conductive. In addition, it is possible that it will not be completely
ltered out by the lter system of the wet/dry vacuum cleaner and can be released into the
air via the exhaust fan.
• Never vacuum ammable or poisonous liquids like petrol, oil, acids, or other volatile
substances.
• Do not vacuum up liquids that are hotter than 60ºC or any poisonous or ammable dusts.
• Never vacuum asbestos or asbestos dust.
• Never lay the appliance on its side. Pay particular attention to a horizontal position and
adequate stability on stairs.
WARNING: Always switch o and unplug the appliance after use, prior to cleaning,
changing the l-ters or accessories, carrying or storing. Do not use the cable to pull the
plug out of the socket. Dismount all accessories from the appliance prior to storing.
• Keep the vacuum cleaner away from heat sources.
• Never leave the appliance switched on unattended. If you leave the work area, switch the
appliance o or unplug it from the receptacle (don’t pull the cord, but use the plug).
• Never use the appliance when you are under the inuence of medication, alcohol or
drugs, if you are currently under medical care, or if you are tired.
• Make sure that the cable can’t cause bystanders to stumble and do not give children
access to the appliance.
• Check regularly the perfect working condition of the electric appliance and the
supply cable. Do not operate faulty electric appliances.
• In case the supply cable is damaged, the replacement has to be done in an
authorised STATUS service centre.
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