WARNING-Toreduce
the risk of f ire, electric
shock,
or i njury:
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety precautions
including the following:
Read this manualbefore assemblingor using
your vacuum cleaner.
Useyour cleaneronly as describedinthis
manual.Useonly withsuppliedattachments.
To reducethe risk of electrical shock- Do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Disconnect electricalsupply before servicing
or cleaningout brush area. Failureto do so
could result in electricalshock or brush
suddenly starting.
Always turn cleaner off beforeconnectingor
disconnectingthe hose.
Always turn cleaner off before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
Hold plug when rewindingonto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Do not use withdamagedcord or plug. If
cleaneris not working as it should, has been
dropped,damaged, left outdoors,or dropped
into water, return it to a service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord,use cordas a
handle,closedoor on cord, or pullcord around
sharpedgesor corners.Do not runcleanerover
cord. Keepcord awayfrom heatedsurfaces.
Do not leave cleanerwhen pluggedin.Unplug
from outletwhen not in useand beforeservicing.
Do not allowto be usedasa toy. Closeattention
_snecessarywhenusedbyor nearchildren.
Do not handle plug or cleanerwith wet hands.
Do not operate the cleanerwith a punctured
hose. Replaceif cut or worn. Avoid vacuuming
sharp objects.
Do not use with any openingblocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anythingthat may
reduceair flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing,fingers, and all parts
of body away from openings and movingparts.
Do not use cleanerwithout dust bag and/or
filters in place.
Always changethe dust bag after vacuuming
carpetcleanersor freshener, powdersandfine
dust.These productsclog the bag, reduce
airflow and can causethe bagto burst. Failure
to changebag could causepermanentdamage
to the cleaner.
Do nat use the cleanerto pick up sharp hard
objects,small toys, pins, paper, etc. They may
damagethe cleaneror dust bag.
Donot pickup anything thatis burning or smoking,
suchas cigarettes, m atches, o r hotashes.
Do not usevacuum cleaner
to pick up flammableor combustibleliquids
(gasoline,cleaningfluids, perfumes,etc.),or use
in areaswherethey may be present.The fumes
from these substancescan createa fire hazard
or explosion.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Donot
put on chairs, tables,etc. Keep on floor.
You are responsiblefor making surethat your
vacuum cleaneris not used by anyone unable
to operate it properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your
cleaner is intended only for household use. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for
important use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning
and caution symbols. Please pay special attention to these boxes and follow any
instructions given. WARNING statements alert you to such hazards as fire, electrical
shock, burns and serious personal injury. CAUTION statements alert you to such hazards as
moderate personal injury and/or property damage.
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