Important Safety Reminders - Hoover SLALOM User Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS

User manual - This cleaner should only be
used for its intended purpose as described in
these instructions. Ensure that these are fully
understood before operating this appliance.
Only use attachments recommended or
supplied by Hoover.
When using cleaning tools ensure that the
cleaner is kept in the upright (parked) position.
This will avoid possible damage to the carpet
or floor covering. When cleaning stairs DO
NOT position the cleaner above you.
STATIC ELECTRICITY. Some carpets can
cause a small build up of static electricity. Any
static discharge is not hazardous to health.
DO NOT use your cleaner out of doors, on
any wet surface or for wet pick up.
Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair
away from rotating brushes.
DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects,
matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or other
similar items.
DO NOT pick up flammable liquids such as
cleaning fluids, petrol etc. or their vapours.
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Aerosol sprays may be flammable. DO NOT
spray near cleaner.
SUPPLY CORD. DO NOT run over the supply
cord when using your cleaner or remove the
plug by pulling on the supply cord.
FAULTS. DO NOT continue to use your
cleaner if it appears to be faulty. If the supply
cord is damaged stop using the cleaner
IMMEDIATELY. The supply cord must be
replaced by an authorised Hoover service
engineer to avoid a safety hazard.
AFTER USE. Switch the cleaner off and
remove the plug from the electricity supply.
Always switch off and remove the plug before
cleaning the appliance or attempting any
maintenance task.
Safety with children, elderly or the infirm:
Do not let children play with the appliance or
its controls. Please supervise the use of the
appliance by older children, the elderly or the
infirm.
HOOVER SERVICE. To ensure the continued
safe and efficient operation of this appliance
we recommend that any servicing or repairs
are only carried out by an authorised Hoover
service engineer.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Hoover Slalom.
This highly advanced machine - with new
Airvolution technology unique to Hoover -
makes cleaning easier and more efficient.
Please take the time to read this manual
carefully.
You'll be ready to make the most of the
special features only the new Hoover
Slalom can offer!
WARNING!
ELECTRICITY CAN BE
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
This appliance is double insulated and must not
earthed.
The plug is fitted with a 13 amp fuse.
IMPORTANT:The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following
code:
Blue - NEUTRAL
Brown - LIVE
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