Important Safety Instructions - Bissell 3760 Series User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
UPRIGHT VACUUM.
WARNING:
the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:
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Use indoors only.
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Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service agent.
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Do not handle unit with wet hands.
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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,
close door on cord, pull cord around sharp
corners or edges, run appliance over cord, or
expose cord to heated surfaces.
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by
grasping plug.
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Do not run appliance over cord.
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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or
body parts to openings or moving parts.
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Do not pick up hot or burning objects such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
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Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapour.
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Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled
with vapours given off by oil base paint, paint
thinner, some moth proofing substances, flam-
mable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours.
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Not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
■ Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
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Remove plug from electrical outlet before clean-
ing or maintaining the appliance.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent in order to avoid a hazard.
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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).
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Do not allow to be used as a toy.
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Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User's Guide.
To reduce
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Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
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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 appliance on a level surface.
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Turn off all controls before unplugging.
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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
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This appliance is provided with double
insulation. Use only identical replacement
parts.
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Do not use without debris tank and/or filters
in place.
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Pay close attention when working
around children.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IMPORTANT
FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50/60
Hz POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
FOR RESIDENTS OF THE
UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable
BS 1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13
amp (ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in
the carrier contained in the plug. (Spares may be
obtained from your BISSELL supplier). If for any
reason the plug is cut off, it must be disposed
of, as it is an electric shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13 amp socket.
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