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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT
Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the unit before operating. Safety is a
combination of common sense,staying alert and knowing how your unit works. Use this unit only as
described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. To reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to your unit use only Sanitaire recommended accessories
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed including the
following:
WARNING
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY:
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Do not run the unit unattended
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WARNING - To reduce the risk of Electrical Shock - Use indoors only.
• WARNING - To Reduce the Risk of Fire - Do not use a flammable or combustible liquid to clean a
floor.
• Do not use this unit near flammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust,
magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors
or dust.
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Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not expose to rain. Store indoors in an area above 32
°F where the machine will not freeze.
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord.
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Do not use with damaged cord, plug, or other parts.
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If the unit is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
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Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners.
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Do not run the unit over the cord.
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Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands.
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To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
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Do not store near hazardous materials.
• Do not use the unit with a damaged filters or without the filter installed.
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Do not allow it be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
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To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before cleaning, making
adjustments or repairs.
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Do not leave the unit unattended when plugged in. Unplug from wall outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
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Turn off the all controls before unplugging.
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Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not operate with any ventilation openings
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body way from openings and moving parts.
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To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when using the unit on stairs.
• Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
• Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other hazardous materials.
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If the machine tips over during use, shut it off immediately and set it upright and wait for the motor
to stop completely.
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