the power cord is dam-
aged or shows signs of
ageing.
• If the electric cable is
damaged, it must be re-
placed by an authorized
Berner distributor or sim-
ilar qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
• In no circumstances
should the power supply
cord be wrapped around
fingers or any part of the
operators person.
CAUTION
Damage due to unsuitable mains voltage.
The appliance can be damaged as a result of
being connected to an unsuitable mains volt-
age.
•
Ensure that the voltage shown on the rat-
ing plate corresponds to the voltage of the
local mains power supply.
2.2
Picking up liquids
CAUTION
Picking up liquids.
Do not pick up flammable liquids
•
Before liquids are picked up, always re-
move the filter bag/wastebag and check
that the float or the water level limit works
properly.
•
The use of a separate filter element or
filter screen is recommended.
•
If foam appears, stop work immediately
and emty the tank.
•
Clean the water level limiting device regu-
larly and examine it for signs of damage.
2.3
Hazardous materials
WARNING
Hazardous materials.
Vacuuming up hazardous
materials can lead to seri-
ous or even fatal injuries
• The following materials
must not be picked up
Optional accessories / Option depending on model
*)
Original instruction
by the vacuum cleaner:
• hazardous dust
• hot materials (burning
cigarettes, hot ash, etc.)
• flammable, explosive,
aggressive liquids (e.g.
petrol, solvents, acids,
alkalis, etc.)
• flammable, explosive
dust (e.g. magnesium or
aluminium dust, etc.)
2.4
Spare parts and accessories
CAUTION
Spare parts and accessories.
The use of non-genuine spare parts and ac-
cessories can impair the safety of the appli-
ance.
•
Only use spare parts and accessories
from Berner.
•
Use only the brushes supplied with the
vacuum cleaner or specified in the operat-
ing manual.
2.5
Emptying dirt tank
CAUTION
Picking up environmentally hazardous materi-
als.
Materials picked up can present a hazard to
the environment.
•
Dispose of the dirt in accordance with le-
gal regulations.
2.6
In explosive or inflammable atmosphere
CAUTION
This machine is not suitable for use in explo-
sive or inflammable atmospheres or where
such atmospheres are likely to be produced
by the presence of volatile liquid or inflamma-
ble gas or vapour.
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