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Important safety instructions
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following of common sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of personal injury and secondly danger of damage to the appliance and property. These are indicated in the instructions text by the following two conventions:
WARNING: Danger of personal injury
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance In addition we offer the following
essential safety advice.
Location
•Do not use or keep this product outside when it is raining.
•Do not store the appliance near hot ovens or heating appliances.
Mains lead
•Do not allow the mains lead to become strained or run this appliance over it.
•If the electrical cable becomes damaged the complete cable assembly must be replaced. Do not attempt this task yourself, contact Goblin using the helpline number.
Children
•Children do not understand the dangers associated with operating electrical appliances. Never allow children to use this appliance.
Dangerous substances
•Never use the appliance to vacuum hot ashes, broken glass, sharp objects or liquids.
•Never use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
•Never pick up inflammable or poisonous liquids such as petrol, copier toner, or other volatile substances.
•Never pick up acids, asbestos or asbestos dust.
•Never use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
•Never pick up hot or glowing ash, hot cigarette ends, hot coals or any other similar items.
Other safety considerations
•Never use the appliance without the filter installed.
•Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply after use or prior to cleaning or servicing.
•The appliance should never be left running unsupervised.
•Never modify the cleaner in any way.
•Repairs to electrical appliances are only to be undertaken by trained personnel. Unprofessional repairs can be dangerous for users.
•Use only genuine Goblin spare parts and accessories
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