Melissa 240-003: INTRODUCTION KEY TO THE VACUUM CLEANER'S PARTS SAFETY MEASURES

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INTRODUCTION

KEY TO THE VACUUM CLEANER'S PARTS

To get the best out of your new vacuum cleaner,

1. Handle

2. Air valve

please read through these instructions carefully

3. Telescopic tube

before using it for the first time. We also

4. Hose

recommend that you keep the instructions for

5. Locking mechanism

future reference, so that you can remind yourself

6. Hose connector

of the functions of the vacuum cleaner.

7. Carrying handle

SAFETY MEASURES

8. Vertical parking holder

9. Storage compartment for special

• The vacuum cleaner, cord or plug must not

nozzles

be placed in water or any other liquid.

10. Handle for opening dust bag

• Never touch the vacuum cleaner, cord or

container

plug with wet or damp hands.

11. Exhaust grille

• Never leave the appliance unattended when

12. Handle for removal of exhaust grille

it is switched on. Children should be

13. Start/stop button

supervised when they use the vacuum

14. Suction force regulation

cleaner.

15. Button for automatic cord rewind

• Switch the vacuum cleaner off when it is not

16. Bag change indicator

in use, and before you change the dust bag,

17. Vertical parking holder

motor filter or air filter.

18. Floor nozzle

•Avoid pulling the cord when removing the

19. Brush change button

plug from the socket. Instead, hold the plug.

20. Furniture nozzle

Hold on to the plug when rewinding the

21. Joint nozzle

cord, so that it does not strike the vacuum

22. Brush nozzle

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

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is damaged or if the appliance is not

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functioning correctly. Never use the vacuum

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cleaner without a dust bag, air filter or motor

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filter fitted.

• Only use accessories manufactured or

recommended by the manufacturer.

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• The appliance is only for use indoors. Do not

use the appliance on wet surfaces. Take

particular care when vacuuming stairs.

• Do not use the appliance to clean up

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matches, hot ashes, cigarette butts, hard

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and sharp objects, wet or damp substances,

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combustible materials (petrol, solvents, etc.)

or vapour from these.

• Do not cover the appliance’s suction or

exhaust port. Ensure that you keep clothing,

hair and body parts away from the nozzle

and moving parts of the vacuum cleaner.

• Never try to repair the appliance yourself. If

the appliance, cord or plug needs to be

repaired, it should be taken to an authorised

service centre. Contact your retailer if the

repairs fall under the terms of the warranty.

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