Melissa 640-062: INTRODUCTION

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UK

INTRODUCTION

To get the best out of your new vacuum

• Do not use the appliance to clean up

cleaner, please read through these

matches, hot ashes, cigarette butts,

instructions carefully before using it for the

hard and sharp objects, wet or damp

first time. We also recommend that you

substances, combustible materials

keep the instructions for future reference,

(petrol, solvents, etc.) or vapour from

so that you can remind yourself of the

these.

functions of the vacuum cleaner.

• Do not cover the appliance’s suction or

exhaust port. Ensure that you keep

SAFETY MEASURES

clothing, hair and body parts away from

• The vacuum cleaner, cord or plug must

the nozzle and moving parts of the

not be placed in water or any other

vacuum cleaner.

liquid.

• Never try to repair the appliance

• Never touch the vacuum cleaner, cord

yourself. If the appliance, cord or plug

or plug with wet or damp hands.

needs to be repaired, it should be taken

• Never leave the appliance unattended

to an authorised service centre.

when it is switched on. Children should

Contact your retailer if the repairs fall

be supervised when they use the

under the terms of the warranty.

vacuum cleaner.

• Switch the vacuum cleaner off when it

is not in use, and before you change

the dust bag, motor filter or air filter.

•Avoid pulling the cord when removing

the plug from the socket. Instead, hold

the plug. Hold on to the plug when

rewinding the cord, so that it does not

strike the vacuum cleaner. Keep the

cord and appliance away from heat

sources, hot objects and naked flames.

• Never use the appliance if it, the cord or

plug is damaged or if the appliance is

not functioning correctly. Never use the

vacuum cleaner without a dust bag, air

filter or motor filter fitted.

• Only use accessories manufactured or

recommended by the manufacturer.

• The appliance is only for use indoors.

Do not use the appliance on wet

surfaces. Take particular care when

vacuuming stairs.

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