IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE US-
ING THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING:
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL PRODUCT,
BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING:
• Fully assemble product prior to use.
• Do not use product or charger outdoors or on wet sur-
faces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by
children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary
when used by or near children. To avoid injury or damage,
keep children away from product, and do not allow chil-
dren to place fingers or other objects into any openings.
• Use only as described in this user manual. Use only
HOOVER® recommended attachments and parts.
• Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug.
If product or charger is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, call customer service at
1 (800) 406-2005 prior to continuing use.
• Do not pull or carry charger by cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord. To unplug char-
ger, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle charger, plug, or 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. To avoid personal
injury or damage, and to prevent the products from falling,
always place product at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do
not place product on stairs or furniture.
• Put product away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in areas
where they may be present.
• Do not pick up anything burning or smoking, such as ciga-
rettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without filters, separator and dirt cup in place.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before (connecting to battery pack,) picking
up or carrying the product. Carrying the appliance with
your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that have
the switch on invites accidents.
• Disconnect the battery pack before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories or storing product. Such
preventative measure reduce the risk of starting the prod-
uct accidentally.
• Recharge only with the HOOVER® charger. A charger that
is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk
of injury and fire when used with another battery pack.
See page 6 for charger compatibility.
• Use products only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire. See page 6 for battery compatibility.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from battery may cause irri-
tation or burns.
PG.2
RISK OF FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND INJURY. NEVER EXPOSE
YOUR BATTERY PACK OR CHARGER TO WATER, MOISTURE, OR FLUIDS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CORROSIVE OR CONDUCTIVE FLUIDS,
OR ALLOW FLUIDS TO FLOW INSIDE THESE ITEMS.
Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as salt water, chlorine, certain
industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing products, etc.,
can cause a short circuit in the battery pack. If your battery pack is
exposed to a corrosive or conductive fluid, do not attempt to use or
charge the battery pack and immediately perform the following steps:
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye
protection and rubber gloves.
• Place your exposed battery pack in a large bucket, such as a
5 gallon or similar bucket, and fill the bucket with regular tap
water. Do not place more than two packs in the bucket.
• Locate the bucket outdoors in an area inaccessible to children
and pets and away from all buildings, garages/sheds, structures,
vehicles, and combustible/flammable materials.
• Leave the battery pack(s) in the bucket filled with tap water and
call Customer Service at 1 (800) 406-2005 for additional instruc-
tions on the proper disposal of the exposed battery pack(s).
WARNING!
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