IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed in-
cluding the following:
Read all instructions carefully before using this vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
1
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
2
Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended
when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before user-servicing.
3
Close supervision is necessary when used
by or near children.
Do not allow this vacuum to be used as a toy.
Use only as intended as described in this
manual.
4
Use only the manufacturer's recommended
attachments and paper bag.
5
Never operate this vacuum cleaner if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped, damaged,
exposed to weather or dropped into water.
Return the vacuum cleaner to a Sharp Au-
thorized Servicer in the United States for
examination and repair.
6
Do not pull or carry this vacuum cleaner by
the power cord. Do not use the power cord as
a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the
cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces.
7
Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the
cord. To disconnect from an outlet, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
8
Never operate this vacuum cleaner with any
air opening blocked. Keep the air openings
free of dust, lint, hair and any other similar
material.
When the secondary filter becomes dirty,
rinse in warm water. Filters should be com-
pletely dry before reusing.
9
Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only.
WARNING
Operate vacuum cleaner only at the voltage specified on the nameplate.
2
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
10
Keep hair, face, fingers and loose clothing
away from all openings, and any moving
parts.
Do not use this vacuum to pick up lit ciga-
11
rettes, hot ashes, matches or similar mate-
rials, razor blades, needles, pins or other
sharp objects.
12
Never operate this vacuum cleaner without
the paper bag and filter in place.
13
Before removing the plug from the outlet,
turn the switch to the "OFF" position.
14
Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
15
Never handle plug, cord or vacuum cleaner
with wet hands.
16
Do not use in the presence of flammable or
combustible liquids or fumes.
17
Do not place heavy objects on the vacuum
cleaner.
18
Do not step on the hose or pull the hose
forcibly.
19
Do not pick up objects such as waste paper
or cloth which may clog the hose.
20
Do not expose this vacuum cleaner to high
temperatures while operating or storing.
21
Store this vacuum cleaner in a dry place.
22
Use the carrying handle on the top of the
body to carry this vacuum cleaner.
23
Before servicing this vacuum cleaner, allow
all metal parts to cool .
24
Rewind the cord by holding the plug to
prevent any injury.