Safety Information; Important Safeguards - Electrolux EL8807A Ower's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electricalappliance,basic precautionsshouldalwaysbe foflowed,includingthe following:
READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSINGTH]SVACUUMCLEANER.
WARNING
To reducethe riskof fire, electricshock,or injury:
, Donot useoutdoors o r on wet surfaces.
, Donot leave vacuumcleanerwhen pluggedin. Turnoffthe switchandunpEug the electricalcordwhen not in use and beforeservicing.
, Denot allowtobe usedas a toy. Closeattentionis necessarywhen usedby or near children.
, Useonly as describedin this manual.Useonly manufacturer's recommendedattachments.
° Donot use withdamagedcordor plug. Ifvacuum cleaneris not workingas it should, has beendropped,damaged,left outdoors,or dropped
intowater, return it to a servicecenterbeforeusing.
, Donot pull or carry,by cord use cordas a handle,close a door on cord, or pull cord aroundsharp edgesor corners.Do not run vacuum
c eanerover cord. Keepcord awayfrom heatedsurfaces.
° Donot use extensioncords or outlels with inadequate currentcarryingcapacity.
• Turn off all controlsbefore unplugging.
, Donot unpNgby pullingon cord.To unplug,graspthe plug,not the cord.
, Donot handleplug or vacuum cleanerwithwet hands.
, Donot put any objectintoopenings.Do not use with any openingblocked;keepfree ofdust, lint, hair,and anythingthatmay reduceairflow.
, This vacuumcleanercreates suction. Keephair, looseclothing,fingers,andall partsofbody awayfrom openingsandmovingparts.
• Donot place vacuumon furnitureor stairs asthe brush roll may causedamage.
° Useextra carewhen cleaning on stairs.Donot place vacuumat top of stairs.
• Useextra care whencleaning area rugsas the brush roll may causedamage.
• Unplugbefore connectingturbonozzle (if supplied)or otherattachments.Place vacuumon floor withthe handlein upright p ositionwhile
using attachments.
• Donot pickup anythingthat isburningor smoking,suchas cigarettes,matches,or hot ashes.
• Donot use withoutdust cup or filter(s)in place.
• Donot use to pickup flammableor combustible liquids suchas gasoline,or use in areas wherethey may be present.
° Store yourvacuum indoorsina cool,dry area.
• Keepyour work area well lighted.
• Unplugelectricalappliancesbeforevacuumingthem.
• Brushroll could suddenlyrestart.Unplugbeforeservicing,
• Donot press BrushrollClean
TM
buttonmorethan recommended b y the manufacturer.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
To reducethe risk of electricshock,this appliancehas a polarizedplug (one bladeis wider thanthe other).This plug wiltfit in a polarizedoutlet
onlyone way. If theplug doesnot fit fullyinto the outlet, reversethe plug.If it still doesnot fit, contacta qualifiedelectricianto install t he proper
outlet.Do not changethe plug in anyway.
This vacuumcleanerhas a specialthermostatthatprotectsthe vacuumin case of motoroverheating.
if the vacuum suddenly shuts off proceedas foltows:
1) Pushthe on/off switchoff (I)and unplugthe vacuum.
2) Check the vacuumfor apossible source of overheatingsuch as a fulldust cup, a blockedhoseor cloggedfilter. Ifthese conditionsare found,
fix them andwait at least30minutes beforeattemptingto use the vacuum.
3) After the 30 minute,period, p lug the vacuumback in and pushthe on/off switchon (I).If the vacuumstill doesnot work, call the Electrolux
customerservice nelpllne.
Followcaution informationwheneveryou see this symbol.