Important Safety Instructions - Bissell 1941 Series User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR UPRIGHT VACUUM.
Unplug from electrical socket when not in use and before cleaning, maintaining or servicing the appliance.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
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This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
» Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
» If the supply cable is damaged
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent,
or similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
LED LIGHTED CREVICE TOOL WARNING
• Caution: Risk of fire and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 60°c (140°F) or incinerate.
Keep batteries out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use. Dispose of used
batteries promptly.
• Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your physician or local poison control.
• Replace Battery With CR1632 Only. USE OF ANOTHER BATTERY MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE
OR EXPLOSION. CR1632 cells may be purchased anywhere batteries are sold.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50-60 HZ POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
This model is for household use only.
WARNING
›› Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from children.
›› Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner UNTIL you are familiar with all instructions and
operating procedures.
›› To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn power switch off and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet BEFORE performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
» Keep hair, loose clothing,
fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and
moving parts of the appliance
and its accessories.
»
Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
» Unplug from electrical socket when not in
use and before servicing.
» Do not allow to be used as a toy.
» Use only as described in this user guide.
» Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
» Do not use with damaged cable or plug.
» Do not immerse in water or liquid.
» If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water; do not
attempt to operate it and return it to a
service center.
» Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable
as a handle, close door on cable, or pull
cable around sharp edges or corners.
» Do not run appliance over cable.
» Keep cable away from heated surfaces.
» Do not unplug by pulling on cable.
» To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable.
» 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.
» 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 petroleum,
or use in areas where they may be
present.
» Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.)
» Do not use appliance in an enclosed
space filled with vapours given off
by oil base paint, paint thinner, some
mothproofing substances, flammable
dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours.
» Do not pick up hard or sharp objects
such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
» Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
» Keep appliance on a level surface.
» 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.
» Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces
» This appliance is provided with double
insulation. Use only identical replacement
parts.
» Do not leave machine running in the
same spot without handle fully upright.
» Unplug before connecting or
disconnecting the TurboBrush® Tool or
Pet TurboEraser® Tool.
» If your appliance is fitted with a non-
rewireable BS 1363 plug it must not be
used unless a 13 amp (ASTA approved
to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier
contained in the plug. (Spares may be
obtained from your BISSELL supplier). If
for any reason the plug is cut off, it must
be disposed of, as it is an electric shock
hazard should it be inserted into a mains
socket.
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