Nilfisk-Advance America SPECTRUM 12P - Manual (Page 5)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
This machine is for commercial use, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops and offi ces other than
normal residential housekeeping purposes.
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DRY USE ONLY!
DO NOT USE FOR WET FLOOR OR CARPET!
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury:
* Do not leave the appliance when it is plugged in. Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
* Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
* Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
* If the appliance is not working as it should be, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water,
return it to a service center. The machine must not be used if the electrical cord shows any sign of damage.
Regularly inspect the cord for damage, particularly if it has been crushed, shut in a door or run over.
* Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners.
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
* Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
* Do not handle the plug, cord or appliance with wet hands.
* Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked.
* Keep loose clothing, hair, fi ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
* Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes or matches. Under no circumstances should
the machine be used for picking up hot material. In particular the machine must not be used for cleaning open and
closed fi replaces, ovens or similar that contain warm or glowing ashes.
* Do not use without dust bag and/or fi lters in place.
* Turn off all controls before unplugging. The plug must always be removed from the socket outlet before starting any
service or repair work of the vacuum cleaner or the cord.
* Avoid vacuuming hard or sharp objects.
* Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
* The machine must not be used for picking up combustible materials which are health endangering or explosive
materials such as petrol (gasoline), nor should it be used in an explosive atmosphere.
The machine must not be used for picking up water, other liquids or for picking up hazardous - i.e. poisonous dust.
* The machine is not designed for picking up hazardous - i.e. poisonous dust.
* No changes or modifi cations of the mechanical, electrical or thermal safety devices should be made.
* When repairing or replacing the cord, the same type of cord as originally supplied with the machine must be used.
This cord can be supplied by ADVANCE.
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