IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
observed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR VACUUM CLEANER.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave vacuum cleaner when it is plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock – do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow children to use as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Do not use vacuum cleaner if it has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water. Return it to an
authorized service center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not 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.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands. Do not use outdoors
or on wet surfaces.
9. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked
and do not restrict airflow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce airflow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or any hot, smoking, or
burning objects.
12. Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
13. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
14. Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner.
15. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
16. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline,
kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
17. Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
18. Do not use in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil base
paints, paint thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or
other explosive or toxic vapors.
19. Always unplug this appliance before connecting or disconnecting vacuum
hose. Hold plug when rewinding onto reel. Do not allow plug to whip when
rewinding.
20. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
21. Do not use for any purpose other than described in this user’s guide.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).To reduce
the risk of electric shock, 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. Do not modify the plug in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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Canister Vacuum
Model EP044
Use and Care Instructions
For information or assistance, call 514-842-8691
EURO-PRO Corporation
178 West Service Rd.
Champlain, NY 12919
