Melissa 640-139: INTRODUCTION SAFETY MEASURES

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UK

INTRODUCTION

• The appliance is for indoor use only. Do not

To get the best out of your new vacuum cleaner,

use it on wet surfaces. Take particular care

please read through these instructions carefully

when vacuuming stairs, due to the risk of

before using it for the first time. We also

falling or the vacuum cleaner falling and

recommend that you keep the instructions for

breaking.

future reference, so that you can remind yourself

• Do not use the appliance to vacuum up

later of the functions of your vacuum cleaner.

matches, hot ashes, cigarette butts, hard or

sharp objects, wet or damp substances,

SAFETY MEASURES

combustible materials (petrol, solvents, etc.)

• The vacuum cleaner, cord or plug must not

or vapour from these.

be placed in water or any other liquid.

• Do not cover the appliance’s suction or

• Never touch the vacuum cleaner, cord or

exhaust port. Ensure that you keep clothing,

plug with wet or damp hands.

hair and body parts away from the nozzle

• Never leave the vacuum cleaner unattended

and moving parts of the vacuum cleaner.

when it is switched on. Children should be

• Never try to repair the vacuum cleaner

supervised when they use the vacuum

yourself. If the appliance, cord or plug needs

cleaner.

to be repaired, it should be taken to an

• Switch the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it

authorised service centre. Please contact the

when it is not in use, before cleaning, and

store where you bought the device for

before you empty the dust container or clean

repairs under guarantee.

the filters.

•Avoid pulling the cord when removing the

plug from the socket. Instead, hold the plug.

Keep hold of 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.

•To prevent overheating, the cord must be at

least 2/3 unrolled if the vacuum cleaner is to

be used for a long period (more than 30

minutes).

• 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 if the filters have not been fitted.

• Only use accessories manufactured or

recommended by the manufacturer.

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