Important Safety Instructions - Dyson HH11 Assembly Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY
MARKINGS IN THE USER MANUAL AND ON
THE APPLIANCE.
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING
These warnings apply to the appliance,
and also where applicable, to all tools,
accessories, chargers, batteries or
mains adaptors.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY:
1. This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or reasoning
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, only if they have been given
supervision or instruction by a responsible
person concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. Use only as described in your Dyson User
manual. Do not carry out any maintenance
other than that shown in your User manual, or
advised by the Dyson Helpline.
4. Suitable for dry locations ONLY. Do not use
outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Do not handle any part of the plug or
appliance with wet hands.
6. Do not use with a damaged cable or plug.
If the supply cable is damaged it must be
replaced by Dyson, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
7. If the appliance is not working as it should,
if it has received a sharp blow, if it has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, do not use and contact the
Dyson Helpline.
8. Contact the Dyson Helpline when a service or
repair is required. Do not disassemble the
appliance as incorrect reassembly may result
in an electric shock or fire.
9. Do not stretch the cable or place the cable
under strain. Keep the cable away from heated
surfaces. Do not close a door on the cable, or
pull the cable around sharp edges or corners.
Arrange the cable away from traffic areas and
where it will not be stepped on or tripped over.
Do not run over the cable.
10. Do not unplug by pulling on the cable.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cable. Do not use with an extension lead.
11. Do not use to pick up water.
12. Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as petrol, or use
in areas where they or their vapours may
be present.
13. Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
14. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of the body away from openings and
moving parts, such as the brush bar. Do not
point the hose, wand or tools at your eyes or
ears or put them in your mouth.
15. Do not insert any objects into openings.
Do not use with any openings blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce airflow.
16. Use only Dyson recommended accessories
and replacement parts.
17. Do not use without the clear bin and filter(s)
in place.
18. Unplug the charger when not in use for
extended periods.
19. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
20. Do not install, charge or use this appliance
outdoors, in a bathroom or within 3 metres
(10 feet) of a pool. Do not use on wet
surfaces and do not expose to moisture, rain
or snow.
21. Use only Dyson chargers for charging this
Dyson appliance. Use only Dyson batteries:
other types of batteries may burst, causing
injury to persons and damage.
22. The battery is a sealed unit and under normal
circumstances poses no safety concerns. In
the unlikely event that liquid leaks from the
battery, do not touch the liquid as it may
cause irritation or burns, and observe the
following precautions:
Skin contact – can cause irritation. Wash with
soap and water.
Inhalation – can cause respiratory irritation.
Expose to fresh air and seek medical advice.
Eye contact – can cause irritation. Immediately
flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15
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