Important Safety Instructions - Dirt Devil Upright vacuum Owner's Manual

THIS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When you use an appliance, basic precautions should be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
BRING CLEANER TO UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN USING THE HOSE AND ATTACHMENTS.
DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNAITENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN.
REGULARLY CHECKTHE FILTERS AND SHAKE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE
WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN OUTTHE HOSE SINCE THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.
OCCASIONALLY REMOVE BRUSH AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM END CAPS TO KEEP BRUSH ROTATING SMOOTHLY.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Electrical shock could occur.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
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, return
it
to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321 -1 134 for the nearest service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as 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.
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 objects 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.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor. Only the hand-held vacuum cleaners may be set on furniture.
Cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush off the carpet when doing above floor cleaning.
Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.
Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is listed on the
cleaner plate.
Only use attachments and hoses recommended by the manufacturer. Use the vacuum cleaner only as stated in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade 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, con-
tact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.