Important Safety Instructions - Bissell PowerForce Compact User Manual

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
REAd ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USINg YOUR
UPRIghT VACUUM.
Always connect to a polarized outlet
(left slot is wider than right). Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance.
WARNINg:
reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a
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non-polarized outlet or extension cord.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended
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when it is plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
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before servicing.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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Do not allow children to operate vacuum
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cleaner or use as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used
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by or near children.
Do not use for any purpose other than
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described in this User's Guide.
Use only manufacturer's recommended
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attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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If appliance is not working as it should,
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has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, have it
repaired at an authorized service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
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a handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
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unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug
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with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings.
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Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep openings free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air flow.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
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parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
Turn off all controls before plugging or
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unplugging vacuum cleaner.
Use extra care when cleaning stairs.
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Do not pick up flammable materials
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(lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or
use in the presence of explosive liquids
or vapors.
Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
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bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
Do not use vacuum cleaner in an
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enclosed space filled with vapors given
off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some
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moth proofing substances, flammable
dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
Do not pick up hard or sharp objects
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such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
Do not pick up anything that is burning
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or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
Do not use without filters in place.
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Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
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Keep appliance on a level surface.
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SAVE ThESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE
USE
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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