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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not pick up flammable or combustible
materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or
use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor
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Do not pickup toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.)
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Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed space
filled with vapors given off by oil base paint,
paint thinner, some moth proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors
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Do not use for any purpose other than described
in this User’s Guide
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Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments
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Use only on dry, indoor surfaces
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Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
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Keep appliance on a level surface
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Turn off all controls before plugging or
unplugging vacuum cleaner
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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
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Pay close attention when working around
children
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A
POLARIZED PLUG.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
larger than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.
This model is for household use only.
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using your
upright. Always connect to a polarized outlet
(left slot is larger than right). Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before conducting
maintenance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire or injury do not use
outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a
non-polarized outlet or extension cord
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Do not leave vacuum cleaner when it is plugged in
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Do not perform maintenance when vacuum
cleaner is plugged in
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord
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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around
sharp corners, run vacuum cleaner over cord,
or expose cord to heated surfaces
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If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water, return it to a Service Center.
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Do not allow children to operate vacuum
cleaner or use as a toy
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Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with
wet hands
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Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it
is running
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Do not put any object into ventilation openings,
use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow
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Do not use without Vacuum Bag and/or filters
in place
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Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or
body parts to openings or rotating floor brush
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Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches
or any hot or burning objects
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Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as
glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
