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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC
TIONS
Read all instructions in this guide before assembling or using your vacuum cleaner.
Your safety is important to us. To reduce the risk of
fir
e, electrical shock, injury to
persons or damage when using your vacuum cleaner, follow basic safety
precautions including the following:
WARNING:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper assembly and safe use of your vacuum cleaner are your responsibilities. Your vacuum
cleaner is intended for
Household Use
. Read this Use & Care Guide carefully for important
use and safety information. This guide contains safety statements under warning and
caution symbols.
Use
your vacuum cleaner only as described
in this guide. Use only with manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
Disconnect
electrical supply before servicing
or cleaning out the brush area. Failure to do
so could result in brush unexpectedly starting
causing personal injury from moving parts.
Do not
leave vacuum cleaner when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before performing maintenance.
To
reduce the risk of electrical shock - Do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not
allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
Do not
use with a damaged cord or plug. If
vacuum cleaner is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped in water, immediately discontinue use
and call 1-877-531-7321 (US)/
1-844-608-3081 (CA) for assistance.
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
vacuum cleaner 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 plug or vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
Do not
put any objects into openings.
Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce air fl
ow.
Keep
hair, loose clothing
, finger
s, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
T
urn off
all controls before unplugging.
Use
extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not
put on chairs, tables, etc. Keep on
floo
r.
Do not
use vacuum cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids (gasolin
e,
cleaning fluid, perfume
s, etc.), or use in
areas where they may be present. The
fumes from these substances can create a
fire hazard or
explosion.
Do not
pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
Do not
use vacuum cleaner without dust bag
and/or filters in place.
Always
empty the dust bag after vacuuming
carpet cleaners or freshener, powders, and
fine dus
t. These products clog the dust bag,
reduce airfl
ow and can cause the bag to
burst. Failure to empty the dust bag could
cause permanent damage to the vacuum
cleaner.
Do not
use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
sharp hard objects, small toys, pins, paper
clips, etc. They may damage the vacuum
cleaner.
Do not
operate the vacuum cleaner without
the e
xhaust filter or filter door in place.
The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use
when damaged, cut, or punctured. Replace
if cut or worn. Do not pick up sharp objects.
Always
turn off and unplug vacuum cleaner
before connecting or disconnecting either
hose, wand, Pet PowerMate
™
, or PowerMate
®
.
Hold
plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
You
are responsible for making sure that
your vacuum cleaner is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
