Important Safeguards - Hoover SteamVac F7412-900 Owner's Manual

Important Safety
Instructions
When using an electrical appliance, always Follow basic precautions,including the f'onowing:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injur.y:
• To avoid interna] component damage, use on_ Hoover cleaning products intended for use with
this Appliance. (See Cleaning Products section of this manuaL)
• Use only on surfacesmoistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not immerse product.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instructions".
• Do not dean over floor electrical outlets.
• Do not use without tanks in place.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place carpet deaner on stairs.
• Use carpet cleaneronly for its intended use as describedin the instructions.
• Use only attachments recommended by Hoover; others may cause hazards.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. ]f an extension cord is absolutely necessa_,,
use at ]east a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-prong gTounding type plug and a 3-pole
receptacle that accepts the machine plug.
• Unplug carpet cleaner From outlet when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Unplug before connecting the powered hand tool.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before se_dng the carpet cleaner.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, dose door on cord or pub cord around sharp
edges or comers. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away From heated surfaces.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. 1Fappliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Sales and
Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dea]er.
• Close supervision is necessarywhen any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow carpet
cleaner to be used as a toy or to nm unattended at any time.
• Do not point tools toward peopleor pets.
• To assist in redudng drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and
other cleaners with this machine.
• Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areaswhere
they may be present.
• Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this
appliance.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the carpet cleaner. They may damage the machine.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away From openings and moving
parts.
• Use indoors onl S.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until the), are dnj. Keep children
and pets away from carpets until they are completely dnj.
• Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to fTeezing temperatures.
• Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in.
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