General Safety Information - Hoover Power Swift User Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including
the following:
1. Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces.
2. Turn off the on/off switch on the vacuum cleaner controls before disconnecting or connecting
from the mains supply.
3. Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the vacuum hose
and accessories.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. This appliance is not intended for use by children under eight years of age and persons 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 in a safe way
and understands the hazards involved.
6. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
7. The appliance should only be used as described in the quick start guide or in the full online
user guide.
8. Only Hoover recommended attachments should be used with this appliance.
9. Do not use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or
dropped into water.
Do not use this vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord or plug.
10. Do not pull or carry this appliance by the cord. Do not use the cord as a handle, close a door on
the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over the
cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
11. Do not handle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
12. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
13. Do not pick up any hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or any hot, smoking or burning objects.
14. Do not pick up any flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene etc.) or use
in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
15. Do not vacuum up harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner etc.).
16. Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins etc.
17. Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area.
18. Use only CE approved 13 amp extension cords. Non-approved cords may overheat. Care should
be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be tripped over.
19. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked and do not
restrict airflow.
Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair or anything that might reduce airflow.
20. Do not use without all of the filters in place.
21. Take extra care when positioning the vacuum cleaner on the stairs.
22. Please ensure that the brushbar is turned off when you are vacuuming on the stairs.
23. Keep vacuuming area well lit.
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
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