Important Safety Instructions - Dirt Devil FD50100 Manual

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. IF
USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning or servicing.
• Use indoors only.
• Do not immerse. Use only on carpet moistened by cleaning process.
• Use only DIRT DEVIL® cleaning products intended for use with this machine.
(See the "Cleaning Products" section of this manual.)
• Do not use a flammable or combustible liquid to clean a floor.
• 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 or 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 materials, such as gasoline, or fine wood
sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without tanks or filters in place.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER USING.
WARNING