TE_ASPIRATEUR AFU_903460-01_903460/01 01/07/14 1 1:35 Page2

SECURITY ADVICE

For your safety, this appliance complies with applicable rules and regulations (Low Tension Guidelines, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental Regulations...).

•This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including chil- dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instructions beforehand concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and un- derstand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the ap- pliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep the device and its cord away from children.

•Do not use the appliance if: the cord is damaged. In order to avoid all danger, the cord winding system and the cord itself of your vacuum cleaner must necessarily be replaced by a Tefal Authorized Service Centre only.

1. Precautions before use

•Your vacuum cleaner is an electric appliance: it must always be used under normal conditions. Use and store the appliance away from children’s reach. Never leave the appliance on and unattended. Never hold the end of the vacuum tube near your eyes or ears.

•Never vacuum wet surfaces or liquids, no matter what their nature; hot substances; ultra-fine substances such as plaster, cement or ashes; large cutting waste materials such as glass; toxic products such as solvents or paint strip- pers; aggressive products such as acids or strong cleaners; or gasoline or alcohol-based flammable or explosive materials.

•Never submerge the product or charge it under water or under any other liquid. Never spray water on the ap- pliance or on the charger.

•Do not store the appliance outdoors and keep it in a cool, dry place at all times.

•Do not place the appliance near a heat source (ovens, electric heaters or hot radiators).

•Do not expose the batteries to a room temperature above 104ºF (40°C).•Do not take the vacuum cleaner apart while it is on.

•Never use your vacuum cleaner without the dust tray and the foam rubber motor protection filter.

•Do not use the appliance:-If it fell and shows visible signs of deterioration or functional anomalies.-If the charger or the charger cable are damaged.

In any of these cases, do not try to take the appliance apart. Rather, take it to the authorized Tefal Service Center nearest to your home, because special tools will be needed in order to safely carry out any repairs.

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