S Afety I Ns T R Uct Ion S; Save These Instructions - Hoover CYCLONIC BAGLESS UPRIGHT Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Fully assemble before operating.
• Operate vacuum only at voltage specified on data label on the
underside of cleaner foot.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children
age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used
near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away
from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other
objects into any openings.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments and products.
• 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, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.
• 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
place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• 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.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away
from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury
or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place
cleaner at bottom of stairs on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs
or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such
as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in areas where they
may be present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dirt cup and/or filters in place.
• WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive
harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.