IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS
IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE APPLIANCE
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
WARNING
These warnings apply to the appliance, all tools and accessories, and also where applicable to
any charger or mains adaptor.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
1. This Dyson appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or reasoning capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. Use only as described in this Dyson Operating Manual. Do not carry out any maintenance other
than that shown in this manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.
4. Suitable for dry locations ONLY. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Do not handle any part of the plug or appliance with wet hands.
6. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by
Dyson, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
7. If the appliance is not working as it should, has received a sharp blow, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, do not use and contact the Dyson Helpline.
8. Contact the Dyson Helpline when service or repair is required. Do not disassemble the appliance as
incorrect reassembly may result in an electric shock or fire.
9. Do not stretch the cord or place the cord under strain. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Arrange the
cord away from traffic areas and where it will not be stepped on or tripped over. Do not run the
appliance over the cord.
10. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. The use of an
extension cord is not recommended.
11. Do not use to pick up water.
12. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they or their vapours may be present.
13. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
14. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not point the hose, wand or tools at your eyes or ears or put them in your mouth.
15. 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 airflow.
16. Use only Dyson recommended accessories and replacement parts.
17. Do not use without the clear bin and filter in place.
18. Unplug when not in use for extended periods and before maintenance or servicing.
19. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
20. Do not install, charge or use this appliance outdoors, in a bathroom or within 3 metres (10 feet) of a
pool. Do not use on wet surfaces and do not expose to moisture, rain or snow.
21. Use only Dyson chargers for charging this Dyson appliance. Use only Dyson batteries: other types of
batteries may burst, causing injury to persons and damage.
22. Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged. The battery may explode in a fire.
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