Riccar RSL1 Service Manual page 3

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave vacuum unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
2. Do not attempt to service the unit while vacuum is plugged in.
3. WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WET
SURFACES.
4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
7. 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 run vacuum over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
8. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
9. Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.
10. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
11. 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.
12. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
13. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes.
14. Do not use without vacuum bag and/or filters in place.
15. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
16. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in
areas where they may be present.
17. For grounded models, connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding
Instructions.
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