7 DJ68-00178P REV(0.2)IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS1. Read all instructions carefully. Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of yourelectricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of thecleaner.2. WARNING: Do not use the vacuum cleaner when rug or floor is wet.Do not use to suck up water.3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do notallow the vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy. Do not allow the vacuum cleaner to rununattended at any time. Use the vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described inthese instructions.4. Do not use the vacuum cleaner without Cassette Filter. Empty the Cassette Filter before itis full in order to maintain the best efficiency.5. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up matches, live ashes or cigarette butts. Keep thevacuum cleaner away from stoves and other heat sources. Heat can deform and discolourthe plastic parts of the unit.6. Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the vacuum cleaner as they may damage thecleaner parts. Do not stand on the hose assembly. Do not put a weight on the hose. Donot block the suction or the exhaustion part.7. Switch the vacuum cleaner off at the machine before unplugging from the electrical outlet.Grasp the plug to disconnect cord from the electrical outlet before caring Cassette Filterand filters.8. The plug must be removed from the socket out-let before cleaning or maintaining theappliance.9. The use of an extension cord is not recommended.10. If your vacuum cleaner is not operating correctly, switch off the power supply and consultan authorized service agent.11. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its serviceagent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.