Important Safeguards - Electrolux EL4021A Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and
before servicing.
• 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. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center before using.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner 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 airflow.
• This vacuum cleaner creates suction. 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 dust bag in place.
• 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.
• Store your cleaner in a cool, dry area.
• Keep your work area well lighted.
• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
• For Household use only.
• WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will
fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
This vacuum cleaner has a special thermostat that protects the vacuum in case of motor overheating. If the vacuum
Thermal cut off
suddenly shuts off, push the on/off switch off (0) and unplug the vacuum. Check the vacuum for a possible source of
overheating such as a full dust cup, a blocked hose or clogged filter. If these conditions are found, fix them and wait at
least 30 minutes before attempting to use the vacuum. After the 30 minute period, plug the vacuum back in and push the
on/off switch on ( l ). If the vacuum still does not run, then take it to an Electrolux Authorized Service Center for repair.
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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY