Disposal Information; Before Using For The First Time - Bosch GL50 Mode D'emploi

In the following cases, do not use the appliance and
contact the after-sales service.
– if the power 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.
Always observe the information on the rating plate
when using the vacuum cleaner and connecting it to
the power supply.
Only allow children to use the vacuum
cleaner under supervision.
This appliance must not be operated
by children or persons with limited
physical, sensory or mental abilities or
with a lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been
instructed in the use of the appliance
by a responsible person.
Avoid vacuuming close to your head when using
nozzles and tubes.
=> Risk of injury!
Never carry the vacuum cleaner by the power cord.
Fully extend the power cord when using the vacuum
cleaner continuously for several hours.
When disconnecting the appliance from the mains,
pull the plug itself to remove it; do not pull on the
power cord.
Do not pull the power cord over sharp edges or
allow it to become trapped.
Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any work
on the vacuum cleaner.
Do not operate 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.
Never use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag
fitted.
=> This can damage the appliance.
Do not allow any inflammable substances or
substances containing alcohol to come into contact
with the filters (dust bag, motor protection filter,
exhaust filter, etc.).
The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on con-
struction 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 imme-
diately 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!

Disposal information

Packaging
The packaging is designed to protect the vacuum
cleaner from being damaged during transport.
It is made of environmentally-friendly materials and
can be recycled.
Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an
appropriate recycling point.
Old appliances
Old appliances still contain many valuable materials.
Therefore, please take old appliances to your retailer
or recycling centre so that they can be recycled.
For current disposal methods, please enquire at your
appliance dealership or local council.
Disposal of filters and dust bags
Filters and dust bags are manufactured from environ-
mentally friendly materials. Provided that they do not
contain substances that are not permitted in house-
hold waste, you can dispose of them with your
normal household waste.
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Please note
Only connect the appliance to a socket rated for at
least 16 amps.
If a fuse is tripped when you switch on the vacuum
cleaner, this may be because other electrical
appliances which have a high current draw are
connected to the same power circuit.
To prevent the fuse from blowing, select the lowest
power setting before switching the appliance on, and
increase the power only once it is running.
Before using for the first time
1*
Figure
● Push the handgrip onto the flexible hose and lock it
in position.
2
Figure
● Open the accessories compartment.
● Insert the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle in the
accessories compartment in the appliance lid.
● Close the accessories compartment.
Setting up
3
Figure
a)Push the flexible hose adapter into the air intake open-
ing in the vacuum cleaner lid until it locks into place.
b)To remove the flexible hose, press the two catches
together and pull out the hose.
4*
Figure
● Push the handgrip into the telescopic tube until it
locks in place.
● To release the connection, press the locking collar
and pull out the telescopic tube.
* depending on model
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