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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
1 Electric shock could occur if used
outdoors or on wet surfaces.
2 Do not leave unattended when
plugged in, unplug from an outlet
when not in use and before user-
maintenance.
3 Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children. Do not
allow to be used as a toy.
4 Use only for intended use as
described in this manual. Use only
the manufacturer's recommended
accessories and dust bag.
5 Never operate this vacuum
cleaner if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly,
if it has been dropped, damaged,
exposed to weather or dropped
into water. Return the vacuum
cleaner to a Sharp Authorized
Servicer for examination and
repair.
6 Do not pull or carry this vacuum
cleaner by the power cord. Do not
use the power cord as a handle,
close a door on the cord, or pull
the cord around sharp edges or
corners. Keep the cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not run this vacuum cleaner
over the cord.
7 Never disconnect the plug by
pulling the cord. To disconnect
from an outlet, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
8 Never operate this vacuum
cleaner with any air opening
blocked.
Keep the air openings free of dust,
lint, hair or any other similar
material. When HEPA filter
becomes dirty, rinse in lukewarm
water. The filter should be
completely dry before reusing.
9 Never drop or insert any object
into any opening.
10 Keep hair, face, fingers or loose
clothing away from any opening,
such as all moving parts.
11 Do not pick up lit cigarettes, hot
ashes, matches or similar
materials, razor blades, needles,
pins or other sharp objects. Do not
suck water or any other liquid.
12 Never operate this vacuum
cleaner without the dust bag.
13 Before removing the plug from an
outlet, press the switch to "OFF".
14 Use extra caution when cleaning
on stairs.
15 Never handle the plug, cord or
vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
16 Do not use in presence of
flammable or combustible liquids
or fumes.
17 Do not place heavy objects on the
vacuum cleaner.
18 Do not step on the hose or pull the
hose forcibly.
19 Do not pick up large objects such
as wasted paper or cloth which
may clog the hose.
20 Do not expose this vacuum
cleaner to high temperature while
operating or during storage.
21 Store the vacuum cleaner in a dry
place.
22 Use the carrying handle of the
body to carry the vacuum cleaner.
23 Rewind the cord by holding the
plug to prevent any injury.
Caution: If the cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must
only be replaced by the repair
shop appointed by SHARP in
order to avoid hazard.