Important Safety Instructions; Polarization Instructions - Dyson DC23 Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
REAd All INSTRUCTIONS bEFORE USINg ThIS vACUUM
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
WARNINg
TO REdUCE ThE RISK OF FIRE, ElECTRIC ShOCK, OR INJURY:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Dyson recommended accessories and replacement parts.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, contact the Dyson helpline.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as 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.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. 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.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts, such as the
brush bar.
11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
14. Unplug before connecting accessory tools.
15. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
16. Do not use without clear bin and filter in place.
17. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
18. The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use when damaged, cut, or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.
19. Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or motorized nozzle.
SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS
ThIS APPlIANCE IS INTENdEd FOR hOUSEhOld USE ONlY
POlARIzATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner 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.
Do not pull on Do not store near
the cord. heat sources.
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Do not use near Do not run over
open flame. the cord.
Do not pick up Do not pick up
water or liquids. burning objects.
Do not use above Do not put hands
you on the stairs. near the brush bar
when the vacuum
is in use.