Important Safety Instructions - Bissell Power Partnerv 6800 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
canister vacuum cleaner.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
fire, injury or electric shock:
Do not leave cleaner when it is plugged in.
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and
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before servicing.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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To unplug grasp plug not cord.
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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
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handle, close door on cord, pull cord
around sharp corners, run cleaner over
cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
Hold plug when rewinding the cord onto
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the reel. Do not allow the plug to whip
when rewinding.
Do not use cleaner if it has been dropped,
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damaged, left outdoors or dropped into
water. Have it repaired at an Authorized
Service Center.
Do not allow children to use as a toy.
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Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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Do not handle cleaner or plug with wet hands.
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Do not put any object into openings, use
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with blocked opening, or restrict air flow.
Do not use without dust bag and/or filters
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in place.
Do not allow hair, loose clothing, fingers or
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body parts to get near openings or floor
brush in the appliance.
Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette
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butts, matches or any hot, smoking, or
burning objects.
Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as
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glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
Do not pick up flammable or combustible
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materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene,
etc.) or use in the presence of explosive
liquids or vapor.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
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bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
Do not use in an enclosed space filled with
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vapors given off by oil base paint, paint thinner,
some moth proofing substances, flammable
dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
Do not use for any purpose other than
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described in this User's Guide.
Always turn off this appliance before connecting
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or disconnecting vacuum hose.
Use only manufacturer's recommended
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attachments.
Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
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Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
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Keep appliance on a level surface.
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Turn off all controls before plugging or
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unplugging cleaner.
Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
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Close attention is necessary when used by
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or near children.
WARNING: The Power Cord on this product
contains lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE HAS A
POLARIZED PLUG.
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 in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install a proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
This model is for household use only.
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