Beam Owner’s Manual
English
DANGER
Always unplug power unit from the electrical outlet before servicing and cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons:
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not allow vacuum to be used as a toy. Close supervision is necessary when this vacuum is used
by or near children.
• Use this vacuum only for its intended use as described in this manual. (Use of attachments not
recommended by manufacturer may cause fi re, electric shock, injury or damage to system
components.)
• Never operate this vacuum if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been dropped or damaged. Return to your authorized Beam dealer for repair.
• Do not pull or carry this power unit by supply cord, or use cord as a handle.
• Never disconnect plug by pulling cord. To disconnect from outlet, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked. Keep free of dust, lint,
hair and anything that may reduce air fl ow.
• Keep hair, face, fi ngers, and all body parts and loose clothing away from any openings.
• Do not pick up cigarettes, live hot ashes, matches or similar materials.
• Never operate vacuum without dust bag and/or fi lter in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Never handle plug, cord or power unit with wet hands.
• Do not use on wet surfaces.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
• Connect to a properly grounded (earthed) outlet only. See grounding (earthing) instructions.
• Do not block the motor hood ventilation openings on top of the power unit, lack of
ventilation
airfl ow will cause the motor to overheat.
• Do not locate the power unit in a high temperature area or where it is inaccessible, for example, an
attic or crawl space.
• Mount the built-in vacuum system power unit at least 12 inches from the fl oor, ceiling and adjacent
sidewall to insure adequate ventilation for the motor.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
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