IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
observed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR VACUUM CLEANER.
Bagless Shark
Compact Canister Vacuum
Model EP78
Use and Care Instructions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury:
1.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before changing bags or filters.
2.
To reduce the risk of electric shock – do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3.
Do not allow children to use as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
4.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
5.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Do not use vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water. Return appliance to
EURO-PRO
Corporation
for examination, repair or adjustment.
6.
Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not 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.
7.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8.
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands. Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
9.
Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked and do not
restrict airflow. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce
airflow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
11. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or any hot, smoking, or burning objects.
12. Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
13. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
14. Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner.
15. Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
16. Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or
use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
17. Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
18. Do not use in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil based paints, paint
thinner, moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
19. Always unplug this appliance before connecting or disconnecting vacuum hose.
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
20. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
21. Do not use for any purpose other than described in this user’s guide.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in 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 modify the plug in any way.
For information or assistance:
USA:
EURO-PRO
Corporation
178 West Service Rd.
Champlain, NY 12919
Tel.: 800-798-7398
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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Rev. 06/01
