Bosch BSG 62185 — comprehensive Guide to Using Your Vacuum Cleaner Safely [12/101]

en Congratulations on your purchase of a Bosch BSG6 vacuum cleaner This instruction manual describes various BSG6 models which means that some of the equipment features and functions described may not be available on your model You should only use original Bosch accessories which have been specially developed for your vacuum cleaner to achieve the best possible vacuuming results Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place If you pass the vacuum cleaner on to someone else please also pass on this instruction manual Intended use This vacuum cleaner is intended for domestic use only not for commercial use Only use this vacuum cleaner in accordance with the instructions in this instruction manual The manufacturer will not accept any responsibility for damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation Therefore you must note the following points The vacuum cleaner must only be operated with Manufacturer s original dust bags Manufacturer s original replacement parts accessories or special accessories Safety information This vacuum cleaner complies with the generally accepted standards of technology and relevant safety regulations Always observe the information on the rating plate when using the vacuum cleaner and connecting to the power supply Never use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag fitted This can damage the appliance Only allow children to use the vacuum cleaner under supervision This appliance must not be used by children or persons with limited physical sensory or mental abilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge including children unless they have been instructed in the use of the appliance by a responsible person The vacuum cleaner may not be used for cleaning persons or animals vacuuming up hazardous sharp edged hot or red hot substances damp or liquid substances highly flammable or explosive substances and gases ash soot from tiled stoves and central heating systems toner dust from printers and copiers Keep suction away from your head when using the handle nozzles or pipe Risk of injury Stand the appliance on a firm secure surface when vacuuming When vacuuming stairs the appliance must always be lower down than you In the following cases stop using the appliance immediately and contact the after sales service if the mains connection cable is damaged if you have accidentally vacuumed up some liquid or liquid has entered the inside of the appliance if the appliance has been dropped Do not use the power cord to carry the vacuum cleaner Fully extend the power cord when using the vacuum cleaner continuously for several hours When disconnecting the appliance from the mains pull on the plug not the power cord Do not pull the power cord around sharp corners or allow it to become trapped Unplug the power cord from the mains before carrying out any work on the vacuum cleaner or its accessories Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged Unplug the power cord from the mains if a fault is detected For safety reasons only authorised after sales service personnel are permitted to carry out repairs and fit replacement parts to the vacuum cleaner Protect the vacuum cleaner from outside weather conditions moisture and sources of heat The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on building sites Vacuuming up building rubble could damage the appliance Switch off the appliance when it is not in use At the end of its life the appliance should be rendered unusable then disposed of in an appropriate manner Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of children before disposal risk of suffocation do not pour any flammable substances or substances containing alcohol onto the filters filter bag motor protective filter exhaust filter etc Disposal information Packaging The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum cleaner from being damaged during transportation It is made of environmentally friendly materials and can be recycled Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an appropriate recycling point Used vacuum cleaners Used vacuum cleaners still contain many valuable materials Therefore please take your used vacuum cleaner to your retailer or recycling centre to be recycled For current disposal methods please enquire at your retailer or your local council Disposal of filters and dust bags Filters and dust bags are made from environmentally friendly materials As long as they do not contain substances that are not permitted to be disposed of in the household rubbish you can dispose of them with your normal household rubbish 7