AFTER SALES SUPPORT
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MODEL: IA0978 PRODUCT CODE: 52458 03/2016
General Information and
Safety Instructions
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The
safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly
adhered to. Please keep this user manual in a safe place along with your purchase receipt and carton
for future reference. If applicable, pass these instructions and packaging on to the next owner of the
appliance. Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using an
electrical product.
This product is intended for indoor domestic use only and not designed for commercial,
trade or outdoor use.
Electrical Safety and Cord Handling
IMPORTANT: Never pull by the cord. To disconnect from the power supply, remove the plug
from the power outlet.
1. Before turning on the Backpack Vacuum Cleaner, ensure the electrical voltage and frequency of
the circuit corresponds to those indicated on the rating label of the product.
2. To protect against fire and electric shock, do not immerse the product, cord set or plug in water
or any other liquids.
3. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the
cord around sharp edges or corners.
4. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
5. Do not bend or damage the power cord.
6. Never force the plug into an outlet, or out of an outlet.
7. Always unplug the Backpack Vacuum Cleaner when not in use. The plug must be removed
from the power outlet before cleaning, servicing, maintaining or moving the Backpack Vacuum
Cleaner.
8. To avoid a hazard, do not use the Backpack Vacuum Cleaner if the plug, cord or the Backpack
Vacuum Cleaner itself is damaged. Please contact the After Sales Support line for further
advice.
9. Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety switch), we recommend
installing an RCD with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA to provide
additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. See your electrician for
professional advice.
10. Do not handle the plug, cord or the Backpack Vacuum Cleaner with wet hands.
11. This Backpack Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with a cord restraint. If the supply cord is damaged
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
12. Do not use an extension cord unless completely necessary with the Backpack Vacuum Cleaner.
If an extension cord is used, please ensure that it has a rating equal or exceeding the rating of
this product.