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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS APPLIANCE
The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage
caused when the appliance is not used according to the
instructions, or for uses other than those for which it was
intended.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
IMPORTANT:
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• 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.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• 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 the distributor
where purchased for service.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on the 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.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes.
• Do not use without vacuum bag in place.
• 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.
• Do not attempt to service the unit while
appliance is plugged in.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
See Grounding Instructions.
• Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition and is the correct size for your
appliance, i.e. 16 AWG. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating.
• Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords
that have three-prong grounding plugs and
grounding receptacles that accept the
appliance’s plug.
• Warning - To reduce the risk of personal
injury due to a loose electrical connection
between the appliance’s plug and extension
cord, firmly and fully attach the appliance
plug to the extension cord. Periodically check
the connection while operating to ensure it is
fully attached. Do not use an extension cord
that provides a loose connection. A loose
connection may result in overheating, fire,
and increases the risk of a burning.
• To reduce the risk of disconnection of the
appliance cord from the extension cord
during operating, secure the extension cord
to the appliance plug as shown or described
in the Operating Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
