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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING:

Read all safety warnings and

all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.

WARNING:

Some household dust

contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm
such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire,

electrical shock or injury:

• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock,

do not put charging base in water or other liquid.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is

necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only

manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is

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 cord as a handle, close a

door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the

plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and

charger terminals with wet hands.

• 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 flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body

away from openings and moving parts.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,

such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may
be present.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such

as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.

• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer

to recharge.

• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely

damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.

• This appliance is intended for household use only and not

for commercial or industrial use.

• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock,

do not put unit or charging base in water or other liquid.

• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or

counter or touch hot surfaces. The unit should be placed
or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.

• Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet

(120V/60Hz).

• Unplug the charger from outlet before any routine

cleaning or maintenance.

• Do not look into the air vents when the unit is switched

on, as sometimes there is a possibility of small debris being
discharged from the air vents, especially after cleaning
/ replacement of the filters as debris inside the unit can
be disturbed.

• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme

conditions. If the liquid, which is a 20-35% solution of
potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin (1) wash quickly
with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid
such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into
the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

a )

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before picking up or

carrying the appliance.

Carrying the appliance with

your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that
have the switch on invites accidents.

b )

Recharge only with the charger specified by the

manufacturer.

A charger that is suitable for one type

of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.