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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING:
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL PRODUCT, BASIC PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS
INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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Fully assemble or install product prior to use.
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Do not use charger outdoors.
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Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is
necessary when used by or near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and
do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.
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Use only as described in this user’s manual. Use only Hoover Commercial recommended attachments.
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To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not leave the product running while unattended. Immediately stop
the unit if it shows signs of abnormal operation.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the product in unexpected situations. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
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Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If charger is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service at 1-888-768-2014.
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Do not pull or carry charger 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.
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Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord. To unplug charger, grasp the plug, not the cord.
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Do not handle charger, plug or appliance with wet hands.
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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.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
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Put product away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
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Never blow materials that are burning or smoking, such as hot coals, cigarette butts, matches,
or hot ashes etc.
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Do not use to blow flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in
areas where they may be
present.
RISK OF FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND INJURY. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BATTERY PACK,
CHARGER, OR UNIT TO WATER, MOISTURE, OR FLUIDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
CORROSIVE OR CONDUCTIVE FLUIDS, OR ALLOW FLUIDS TO FLOW INSIDE THESE ITEMS.
Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as salt water, chlorine, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach
containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit in the battery pack. If your battery pack is exposed to a
corrosive or conductive fluid, do not attempt to use or charge the battery pack and immediately perform the
following steps:
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye protection and rubber gloves.
- Place your exposed battery pack in a large bucket, such as a 5 gallon or similar bucket, and fill the bucket
with regular tap water. Do not place more than two packs in the bucket.
- Locate the bucket outdoors in an area inaccessible to children and pets and away from all buildings,
garages/sheds, structures, vehicles, and combustible/flammable materials.
- Leave the battery pack(s) in the bucket filled with tap water and call Customer Service at 1-888-768-2014
for additional instructions on the proper disposal of the exposed battery pack(s).