Important Safety Instructions - Dyson DC45 Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS
IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE APPLIANCE
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
These warnings apply to the appliance, all tools and accessories, and also where applicable to any
charger or mains adaptor.
1. This Dyson appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or reasoning capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
only if they have been given supervision or instruction by a responsible person concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near young
children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. Use only as described in this Dyson Operating Manual. Do not carry out any maintenance other
than that shown in this manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.
4. Suitable for dry locations only. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Do not handle any part of the plug or appliance with wet hands.
6. Do not use with a damaged cable or plug. If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by
Dyson, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
7. If the appliance is not working as it should, has received a sharp blow, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, do not use and contact the Dyson Helpline.
8. Contact the Dyson Helpline when service or repair is required. Do not disassemble the appliance
as incorrect reassembly may result in an electric shock or fire.
9. Do not stretch the cable or place the cable under strain. Keep the cable away from heated
surfaces. Do not close a door on the cable, or pull the cable around sharp edges or corners.
Arrange the cable away from traffic area and where it will not be stepped on or tripped over.
10. Do not unplug by pulling on the cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable. The use of an
extension cable is not recommended.
11. Do not use to pick up water.
12. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as petrol, or use in areas where they
or their vapours may be present.
13. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
14. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not point the hose, wand or tools at your eyes or ears or put them in your mouth.
15. 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 airflow.
16. Use only Dyson recommended accessories and replacement parts.
17. Make sure the cable is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress.
18. Do not use without the clear bin and filter in place.
19. Unplug when not in use for extended periods and before maintenance or servicing.
20. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
21. Do not install, charge or use this appliance outdoors, in a bathroom or within 3 metres (10 feet)
of a pool. Do not use on wet surfaces and do not expose to moisture, rain or snow.
22. Use only Dyson chargers for charging this Dyson appliance. Use only Dyson batteries: other types
of batteries may burst causing injury to persons and damage.
23. Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged. The battery may explode in a fire.
24. Always turn 'OFF' the appliance before connecting or disconnecting the motorised brush bar.
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