Aqua Vac Systems Mako Shark 2, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The MakoShark 2 automatic swimming pool vacuum cleaner has been manufactured to the standards
of CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and ETL (Edison Testing Laboratories) with the highest
degree of care and concern for safety. We suggest the following safety precautions become part of your
pool safety regulations:
1. ALWAYS PUT THE MACHINE INTO THE WATER BEFORE CONNECTING IT TO THE ELEC-
TRICAL OUTLET.
2. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR SWIMMERS’ SAFETY TO REMOVE THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW-
ING USE. THIS CAN ALSO IMPROVE THE OPERATING LIFE OF YOUR MAKOSHARK 2.
3. BE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS ONLY PLUGGED INTO A GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET
EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI).
4. DO NOT HANDLE MACHINE WHILE IT IS PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
5. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. THIS COULD CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD AND/OR DAM-
AGE YOUR UNIT.
6. ALWAYS STAY OUT OF THE POOL WHILE CLEANER IS IN OPERATION.
7. NEVER ALLOW PLUG TO ENTER THE POOL.
8. DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE OUT OF WATER. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE MOTOR SEAL
AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
9. DO NOT DRAG THE MACHINE OUT OF THE POOL AGAINST THE SIDE WALL. THIS COULD
DAMAGE UNIT AND/OR YOUR POOL WALL.
10. SOME POOLS HAVE A CORNER OR A CORNER STEP CONFIGURATION THAT MAY CAUSE
THE UNIT TO “HANG-UP;” THEREFORE, DO NOT LEAVE THE UNIT COMPLETELY UNAT-
TENDED FOR MORE THAN 1/2 HOUR. OCCASIONAL OBSERVATION AND ATTENDANCE CAN
ALSO REDUCE ANY TENDENCY FOR THE CORD TO TWIST.
While the MakoShark 2 has been made to operate as safely as possible, we suggest you exercise rea-
sonable care in the handling of the vacuum and inspect the electrical cord frequently for damage or
wear, as with any other electrical appliance. After use, remove the unit and rinse with fresh water and
remove any twists that may be present in the cord.
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