Safety Instructions - Bissell 82G7 SERIES User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
READ ALL
I NSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
VACUUM.
Always connect to a polarized outlet
(left slot is wider than right). Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance.
/k WARNING: To
reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
• Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a
non-polarizedoutlet or extension cord.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended
when it is plugged in.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Unplug before attaching TurboBrush.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow children to operate vacuum
cleaner or use as a toy.
• Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
• Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User'sGuide.
• Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
• Do not usewilh damaged cord or plug.
• If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, have it
repaired at an authorized service center.
• Do not ioullor 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.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug
with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep openings free of dust,lint, hair,
andanything 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 plugging or
unplugging vacuum cleaner.
• Useextra care when cleaning stairs.
• Do not pick up flammable materials
(lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or
use in the presence of explosive liquids
or vapors.
• Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
• Do not use vacuum cleaner in an
enclosed space filled with vapors given
off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some
moth proofing substances, flammable
dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
• Do not pick up hard or sharp objects
such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
• Do not usewithout filters in place.
• Useonly on dry, indoor surfaces.
• Keep appliance on a level surface.
• Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it
is running.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
THIS APPLIANCE
HAS A POLARIZED
PLUG.
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 a proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.
This model is for household use only.
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