Nilfisk-Advance America GW 235, GW 220, GW 210 manual Important Safeguards, Keep These Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

GW 210, GW 220 AND GW 235 ARE DESIGNED FOR WET & DRY COLLECTION.

THIS VACUUM CLEANERS CAN BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR HOUSEHOLD USE. THOSE USING THE MACHINE CAN ONLY PREVENT ACCIDENTS DUE TO MISUSE BY FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, please read and follow all safety instructions and caution markings before use. This vacuum cleaner is designed to be safe when used for cleaning functions as specified. Should damage occur to electrical or mechanical parts, the cleaner and / or accessory should be repaired by the manufacturer or competent service centre before use in order to avoid further damage to the machine or physical injury to the user.

•Do not use outdoors.

•Do not leave the machine when it is plugged in. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.

•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. To unplug grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet hands. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from hot surfaces.

•Start at the machine when rewinding the flex.

•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Do not put any objects into openings or use with opening blocked. Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything else that could reduce the flow of air.

•Do not pick up dry material, dust, anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

•Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

•Take extra care when cleaning on stairs.

•Caution: Do not use this appliance for vacuuming material that may be considered hazardous to health.

•If the cleaner is not working properly or has been dropped, damaged, left out doors, or dropped into water, return it to a service centre or dealer.

•Use only as described in this manual and only with the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

•BEFORE YOU PLUG IN YOUR CLEANER, check the rating plate at the rear of the cleaner to see if the rated voltage agrees within 10% of the voltage available.

•This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double insulated appliances.

SERVICING DOUBLE-INSULATED

APPLIANCES

In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing

adouble-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a dou- ble-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words:

"DOUBLE INSULATION" or "DOUBLE INSULATED." The symbol (square within a square)

may also be used on the product.

This appliance conforms with EC-Directive 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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