Important Safety Instructions - McCulloch MC1220 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read this instruction manual before using the appliance. Always follow
basic safety precautions, including the following:
1. Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the appli-
ance in water or other liquid.
3. Do not allow the steam cleaner to be used by children. Use caution
when using near children or pets.
4. Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Do not leave the steam cleaner unattended while plugged in.
6. Avoid contact with hot parts or burns that could occur. Keep hands,
hair and clothing away from these parts to prevent risk of injury.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or is damaged in any manner. A dam-
aged cord, plug or unit may result in fire, electrical shock or injury.
8. Do not pull or carry the unit by its power cord.
9. Allow the unit to cool before storage.
10. Do not let the power cord touch hot surfaces or get tangled around
corners or under doors.
11. Do not handle the cleaner, power cord or plug with wet hands.
12. Do not operate the unit without wearing shoes.
13. Do not operate steam cleaner without properly filling it with water.
14. Never turn the steam cleaner upside down or sideways by more than
45º.
15. Never use the steam cleaner on electrical or electronic equipment.
16. Always keep the steam nozzle pointed away from people and pets as
the hot steam can cause burns.
17. This appliance has a grounded (3 prong) plug. Use only in 3 pronged
outlets. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
18. Burns can occur by touching hot parts, hot water or steam.
19. Never put detergent or any other chemicals into the cleaner.
20. Do not remove the Safety Cap without unplugging the unit and let-
ting it cool for at least 5 minutes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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