5enFor your safety.Read all safety warnings andall instructions. Failure to fol-low the warnings and instructions may resultin electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.Save all warnings and instructions for future-reference.Do not use this vacuum cleaner beforeyou have thoroughly read and com-pletely understood these operating instruc-tions, including the figures, specifications,safety regulations and the signs indicatingDANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.Only carry out such operations with this vac-uum cleaner as intended for by FEIN. Onlyuse application tools and accessories that havebeen released by FEIN.Please also observe the relevant nationalindustrial safety regulations.Non-observance of the safety instructions inthe said documentation can lead to an electricshock, burns and/or severe injuries.This Instruction Manual should be kept forlater use and enclosed with the power tool,should it be passed on or sold.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.General safety rules.1) Workplacea) Keep work area clean and tidy. Clut-tered or dark work areas invite acci-dents.b) Do not operate the power tool in explo-sive atmospheres, such as in the pres-ence of flammable liquids, gases ordusts. Power tools create sparks whichcan ignite the dust or fumes.c) Keep children and bystanders awaywhile operating the vacuum cleaner.Distractions can cause you to lose con-trol over the device.2) Electrical safetya) The mains plug of the device mustmatch the socket outlet. Never modifythe plug in any way. Do not use adapterplugs with protective grounded devices.Unmodified plugs and matching outletswill reduce the risk of electric shock.b) Avoid body contact with grounded sur-faces, such as from pipes, heaters,stoves/ranges and refrigerators. Thereis an increased risk of electric shockwhen your body has contact togrounded surfaces.c) Keep the device away from rain or mois-ture. The penetration of water into anelectrical device increases the risk of anelectric shock.d) Do not misuse the cord to carry thedevice, hang it up, or for pulling the plugout of the outlet. Keep the cord awayfrom heat, oil, sharp edges or movingparts. Damaged or entangled cordsincrease the risk of electric shock.e) When operating the vacuum cleaneroutdoors, only use extension cords suit-able for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit-able for outdoor use reduces the risk ofelectric shock.f) When operating the vacuum cleaner indamp environments is unavoidable, usea ground-fault circuit interrupter. Theuse of a ground-fault circuit interrupterreduces the risk of electric shock.3) Personal safetya) Stay alert, watch what you are doing,and use common sense when operatinga vacuum cleaner. Do not use the devicewhile tired or under the influence ofdrugs, alcohol, or medication. Amoment of inattention while operatingthe device may result in personal injury.b) Prevent unintentional starting. Makesure that the switch is in the “OFF” posi-tion before plugging the plug into thesocket outlet. When your finger is onthe switch while carrying the device orwhen connecting the device to thepower supply while it is switched on,accidents can occur.WARNINGOBJ_BUCH-0000000150-003.book Page 5 Friday, February 28, 2014 11:08 AM