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Safety information
This section describes the basic
safety rules when working with the
device.
Symbols used in the
instructions
Hazard symbols with in-
formation on prevention of
personal injury and property
damage.
Precaution symbol (explana
-
tion of precaution instead
of exclamation mark) with
information on prevention of
harm/damage.
Notice symbol with informa-
tion on how to handle the
device properly.
Symbols on the device
Electrical devices do not be-
long in domestic waste.
The device is part
of the Parkside
X 20 V TEAM series
General safety
instructions
This device can be used by children
aged 8 years and up as well as
individuals with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities or a lack
of experience and knowledge if
they are supervised or have been in-
structed in the safe use of the device
and understand the resulting haz-
ards. Children must never play with
the device. Cleaning and user main-
tenance must not be carried out by
children if they are not supervised.
Attention! The following basic
safety precautions must be
observed while using electri-
cal devices to protect against
electric shock, injury and risk
of fire:
This is how to avoid accidents and
injuries:
• Never leave the device unat-
tended at the workplace when it
is ready for use.
• Do not allow the vacuum to
come into contact with people
or animals.
• While in operation, never aim
the device and nozzles at your-
self or other people; particularly
not eyes or ears. There is a risk
of injury.
• Do not vacuum hot, glowing,
flammable, explosive or hazard
-
ous substances. These include
hot ashes, petrol, solvents, acids
or alkalis amongst others. Risk of
fire and injury.
• Check the device and accesso-
ries regularly for damage.
Do not use the device or acces-
sories if damaged.
This is how to avoid accidents and
injuries from an electric shock:
• Switch off the device and re-
move the battery:
- When you are not using
the device or when you are
transporting or leaving it unat-
tended;
