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ice centres.
All maintenance or accessory replacement op-
erations must be carried out in environments with
adequate lighting and only after having discon-
nected the machine from the electric power supply
by detaching the battery connector.
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All work on the electrical system and all main-
tenance and repair operations (especially those not
explicitly described in this manual) should be car-
ried out only by authorized service centers or by
specialized technical personnel who are experts in
the sector and in the pertinent safety regulations.
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The machine owner can only use origi-
nal accessories and spare parts supplied
ex- clusively by the manufacturer since such
parts are the only ones that guarantee that
the eq uipment will operate safely without
any problems. Do not use parts disassembled
from other machines or other kits as spare
parts.
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Before each use, check the machine and, in par-
ticular, check that the battery charging cable and
the connector are in good condition and safe for
use. If they are not in perfect condition, do not
use the machine for any reason until an authorized
spe- cialist repairs the defective parts.
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If foam or liquid is noted, immediately turn off
the suction motor.
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Do not use the machine on textile flooring, such
as rugs, carpeting, etc.
Wax, foaming detergents or dispersions along the
hoses may cause serious problems for the machine
or clog the hoses.
3.2
SCRAPPING OF THE MACHINE
If the machine will no longer be used, remove the
batteries and dispose of them in accordance with
the eco-compatibility regulations as set forth in Eu-
ropean standard 91/157/EEC or deposit them in an
authorized collection centre.
To dispose of the machine, comply with the current
laws where it is used:
- disconnect the machine from the mains and
clean it after emptying any liquids;
- separate the machine into groups of homoge-
neous materials (plastics in accordance with the
re- cycling symbol, metals, rubber, packing). For
parts containing different materials, contact the
compe- tent authorities;
Each homogeneous group must be disposed of in
accordance with recycling laws.
In addition, it is recommended to eliminate those
parts of the machine that may be dangerous, es-
pecially for children.
As owner of an electrical or electronic pro-
duct, you are not allowed by law (according
to EU-Directive 2002/96/EC of 27 January
2003 on waste electrical and electronic
equip- ment and the particular national laws
of the EU-Member States transforming this Direc-
tive) to dispose of this product or its electrical/elec-
tronic accessories as unsorted domestic waste. You
shall use the designated gratis possibilities for re-
turn instead.
3.3 NOISE AND VIBRATIONS
For informations relating to noise and vibration
data see page.
