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Operating a Vacuum Cleaner from Friday

Question

Is it permissible to operate a robotic vacuum cleaner from Friday so that it works on Shabbat?

Answer

It is forbidden, as it is not commonly operated by a Shabbat timer, and it constitutes weekday work.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 252

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