Hoover floormate Instruction Manual page 3

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.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY:
•Fully assemble before operating.
• Do not store or charge battery outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not
allow charger to get wet.
•Use indoors only.
• 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 Hoover
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recomended attachments and products.
• Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance or
charger 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.
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• Do not pull or carry charger 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 charger by pulling on cord. To unplug charger,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle charger including charger plug and charger
terminals, 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.
• 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
cigrettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not use without Filters and/or Tanks in place.
•Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
•Do not attempt to short circuit the battery or charger terminals.
•Use only Hoover cleaning products intended for use with this
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machine. (see the "cleaning products" section of the manual).
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may
cause damage.
• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine
to freezing temperatures.
•Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can
cause damage.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well
ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with
this machine.
• Check and follow flooring manufacturers warranty and
recommendations regarding the use of a hard floor cleaning
machine prior to using this product on your sealed hard floors.
•Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.
• With brushes on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an
extended period of time, as damage to floor can result.
• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after
use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate
flooringand to avoid potential slip hazard,after use (a) do not leave
the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard
surface and (b) place unit on absorbent material(such as a towel) to
soak up drips.
• Do not incinerate the charger, battery, or appliance even if it is
severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
•Do not attempt to short circuit the battery or charger terminals.
• This product includes rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Do not
expose batteries to high temperatures, as they may catch fire and/
or explode.
•Do not expose battery to crushing, incineration or similar actions.
• Do not dispose of battery in a fire or trash compactor. See battery
disposal section for directions.
•Do not attempt to disassemble battery.
• Unplug the charger from the outlet before any routine cleaning
or maintenance.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If any
liquid gets on the skin wash quickly with soap and water. If any
liquid gets into the eyes, do not rub eyes, immediately flush them
with clean water continuously for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention immediately.
• Use only the charger (Hoover Part #BH03210) supplied by
Hoover to recharge.
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• Use only the battery (Hoover Part #BH03100 or BH03120)
supplied by Hoover . Other batteries may burst causing serious
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personal injury or damage.
•Do not touch or insert objects into battery pack or
charger terminals.
• The charger is for indoor use only. Be sure to always keep the
battery and charger in a dry place.
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
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