Safety Instructions - Hoover Hushtone User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE. WHEN
USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY:
Fully assemble before operating.
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Do not use the unit, store or charge battery outdoors or on wet or damp surfaces. Do not allow charger to get wet.
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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
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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.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments and products.
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Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance or charger is not working as it should, has been
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dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.
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
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corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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 — including charger plug and charger terminals, or appliance — with wet hands.
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Do not incinerate the charger, battery, or appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
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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
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that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Brushroll continues
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to rotate when in the upright position.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage and to prevent the cleaner from falling,
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always place cleaner at bottom of stairs on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture as it may result in
injury or damages.
This product includes rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Do not expose batteries to high temperatures, as they
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may catch fire and/or explode.
Do not expose battery to crushing, incineration or similar actions.
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Do not dispose of battery in a fire or trash compactor. See battery disposal section for directions.
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Do not attempt to disassemble battery.
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Unplug the charger from the outlet before any routine cleaning or maintenance.
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Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If any liquid gets on the skin wash quickly with soap
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and water. If any liquid gets into the eyes, do not rub eyes, immediately flush them with clean water continuously
for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.
Use only the charger (Hoover Commercial Part #CH90002) supplied by Hoover Commercial to recharge.
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Use only the battery (Hoover Commercial Part #CH90040) supplied by Hoover Commercial. Other batteries may
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burst causing serious personal injury or damage.
Do not touch or insert objects into battery pack or charger terminals.
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The charger is for indoor use only. Be sure to always keep the battery and charger in a dry place.
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Do not attempt to short circuit the battery or charger terminals.
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Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in areas
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where they may be present.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
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Do not use without Filters and/or Dust Bag in place.
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Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting wand or tools.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery pack, picking
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up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that
have the switch on invites accidents.
Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
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appliance. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery
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pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
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Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
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