English - 4IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSGENERAL• Read all instructions carefully. Before switching on, make surethat the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as thatindicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the cleaner.• WARNING : Do not use the vacuum cleaner when rug or loor iswet. Do not use to suck up water.• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used byor near children. Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to be usedas a toy. Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to run unattended atany time. Use the vacuum cleaner only for its intended use asdescribed in these instructions.• Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bin.Empty the dust bin before it is full in order to maintain the besteficiency.• Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up matches, live ashes orcigarette butts. Keep the vacuum cleaner away from stoves andother heat sources. Heat can deform and discolour the plasticparts of the unit.• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the vacuum cleaner asthey may damage the cleaner parts.Do not stand on the hose assembly. Do not put weight on thehose.Do not block the suction or the exhaust port.• Switch the vacuum cleaner off on the body of the machinebefore unplugging from the electrical outlet. Disconnect the plugfrom the electrical outlet before emptying the dust bin. To avoiddamage, please remove the plug by grasping the plug itself, notby pulling on the cord.• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years andabove and people with reduced physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they havebeen given supervision or instruction concerning use of theappliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.