Important Safety Instructions; Polarization Instructions - Dyson DC45 Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS IN THIS
MANUAL AND ON THE APPLIANCE
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:
THESE WARNINGS APPLY TO THE APPLIANCE, ALL TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES, AND ALSO WHERE
APPLICABLE TO ANY CHARGER OR MAINS ADAPTOR.
1. This Dyson appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons with reduced physical, sensory or
reasoning capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction by a
responsible person concerning use of the appliance to ensure that they can use it safely.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. Use only as described in this Dyson Operating Manual. Do not carry out any maintenance other than that shown in this
manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.
4. Suitable for dry locations only. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Do not use to pick up water.
6. Do not handle any part of the plug or appliance with wet hands.
7. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by Dyson, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
8. If the appliance is not working as it should, has received a sharp blow, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, do not use and contact the Dyson Helpline.
9. Contact the Dyson Helpline when service or repair is required. Do not disassemble the appliance as incorrect reassembly
may result in an electric shock or fire.
10. Do not stretch the cord or place the cord under strain. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not close a door on
the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Arrange the cord away from traffic areas and where it will not
be stepped on or tripped over. Do not run the appliance over the cord.
11. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. The use of an extension cord is not
recommended.
12. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they or their vapours
may be present.
13. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
14. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts, such as the brush bar.
Do not point the hose, wand or tools at your eyes or ears or put them in your mouth.
15. 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 airflow.
16. Use only Dyson recommended accessories and replacement parts.
17. Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
18. Do not use without the clear bin and filter in place.
19. Unplug when not in use for extended periods and before maintenance or servicing.
20. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
21. Do not install, charge or use this appliance outdoors, in a bathroom or within 3 metres (10 feet) of a pool. Do not use on
wet surfaces and do not expose to moisture, rain or snow.
22. Use only Dyson chargers for charging this Dyson appliance. Use only Dyson batteries: other types of batteries may burst
causing injury to persons and damage.
23. Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged. The battery may explode in a fire.
24. Always turn 'OFF' the appliance before connecting or disconnecting the motorized brush bar.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS DYSON APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance 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 the proper outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature and do not
change the plug in any way.
Do not use near Do not store near
open flames. heat sources.
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Do not pick up Do not pick up
water or liquids. burning objects.
Do not put hands near
the brush bar when the
appliance is in use.