12
11
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
❑
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
❑
Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
❑
Do not use outdoor or in wet surfaces.
❑
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
❑
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
❑
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working
as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a service center.
❑
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 appliance
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 appliance 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.
❑
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
❑
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
❑
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such
as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into 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 attempt to modify the plug
in any way.
Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by
qualified personnel or in Latin America by an authorized service center.
❑
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
❑
Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
❑
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip
when rewinding.
VC2600Pub1000003275 12/1/06 1:50 PM Page 12
