Safety Precautions And Warnings - Hoover Essential 3110 Instructions Manual

Safety Precautions & Warnings
IMPORTANT! Always switch off the cleaner and remove the plug from the electricity
power supply before cleaning your appliance, when not in use or attempting any
maintenance task. The cleaner must only be connected to an AC power supply at the
voltage shown on the rating label. This cleaner should only be used for its intended
purpose as described in this instruction manual. Never operate the vacuum cleaner
without filters.
When using your vacuum cleaner, basic
precautions should always be observed,
including the following;
1. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the vacuum
cleaner.
3. Keep ends of the hose and other openings
away from your face and body.
4. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close
to heaters, radiators or other hot surfaces.
5. Do not use the appliance to pick up
flammable items or combustible liquids
(i.e. petrol, hot ashes, cigarettes, matches,
explosive materials or anything burning)
or use in areas where such substances or
items may be present.
6. Do not use the appliance to pick up toxic
materials (i.e. chlorine bleach, ammonia).
7. Before vacuuming, remove any large objects
from the floor or cleaning surface in order to
prevent damage to the filter.
8. Always check the power cord before use,
the power cord and the plug should be in a
good condition and must not be damaged.
If the power supply cord is damaged
or defective, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
9. Do not pull or carry the appliance by the
power cable, use the power cable as a
handle or pull the power cable around edges
or corners. Avoid running the appliance over
the power cable.
10. Ensure the appliance is switched off
before unplugging.
11. Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug not the power
cord. Use only Australian and New Zealand
electrical safety approved extension cords.
12. Do not handle or operate the appliance
with wet hands. Follow electrical safety
precautions at all times.
13. To prevent electrical shock, do not immerse
the appliance, power cord or power plug
into water or any other liquids.
14. Do not use the machine to vacuum water or
liquids, this vacuum is for, dry household use
only.
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