Important Safety Instructions - Shark ROCKET NV480 Series Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, fire, electric shock, and property damage
resulting from improper use of the appliance, carefully observe the following
instructions. This unit contains electrical connections and moving parts that
potentially present risk to the user.
THE FLOOR NOZZLE, WAND, AND
HANDLE CONTAIN ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS:
• These are not serviceable parts.
• DO NOT use to vacuum any liquids.
DO NOT
• immerse in water.
• If handle/wand is damaged, discontinue use.
1
Inspect power cord and plug for any
damage before use. DO NOT use vacuum
cleaner with a damaged cord or plug.
Turn off all controls before plugging in or
unplugging the vacuum cleaner. Store
your vacuum cleaner with the power cord
secured around the two cord hooks.
2
DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Use only on dry surfaces.
3 Unplug from electrical outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
4 If vacuum cleaner is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to
SharkNinja Operating LLC for examination,
repair, or adjustment.
5
DO NOT pull or carry vacuum cleaner by
the cord or use the cord as a handle.
6
DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. Grasp
the plug, not the cord.
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DO NOT handle plug or vacuum cleaner
with wet hands.
8 DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner over the
power cord, close a door on the cord or
pull the cord around sharp corners.
9 The use of an extension cord is
NOT
recommended.
10
DO NOT leave vacuum unattended when it
is plugged in.
11 Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
12 Always turn off the vacuum cleaner before
connecting or disconnecting motorized nozzle.
GENERAL USE
13 Use only as described in this manual.
14 Keep your work area well lit.
15 Keep the vacuum cleaner moving over
the carpet surface at all times to avoid
damaging the carpet fibers.
16
DO NOT place vacuum cleaner on
unstable surfaces such as chairs or tables.
17
DO NOT put any objects into openings.
DO NOT use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce airflow.
18
DO NOT allow young children to operate
the appliance or use as a toy. Close
supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used near children.
19
DO NOT use without dust cup and/or
filters in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
20
DO NOT use if airflow is restricted. If
the air paths or the floor nozzle become
blocked, turn the vacuum cleaner off and
unplug from electrical outlet. Remove
all obstructions before you turn on the
unit again.
21 Keep nozzle away from hair, face, fingers,
uncovered feet, or loose clothing.
22 Only use manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
DUST CUP/FILTERS/ACCESSORIES
Before turning on the vacuum:
23 Make sure that all filters are thoroughly dry
after routine cleaning.
24 Make sure that dust cup and all filters are
in place after routine maintenance.
25 Make sure accessories are free of
blockages and keep openings away from
face and body.
26 Only use Shark
-brand filters and
®
accessories (failure to do so will void
the warranty).
GENERAL CLEANING
27
DO NOT vacuum up large objects.
28
DO NOT vacuum up hard or sharp objects
such as glass, nails, screws, or coins that
could damage the vacuum cleaner.
29 DO NOT
vacuum up drywall dust,
fireplace ash, or embers. DO NOT use
as an attachment to power tools for dust
collection.
30
DO NOT vacuum up smoking or burning
objects such as hot coals, cigarette butts,
or matches.
31
DO NOT vacuum up flammable or
combustible materials (e.g., lighter fluid,
gasoline, or kerosene) or use vacuum in
areas where they may be present.
32
DO NOT vacuum up toxic solutions (e.g.,
chlorine bleach, ammonia, or drain cleaner).
33
DO NOT use in an enclosed space
where vapors are present from paint,
paint thinner, moth-proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic
materials.
34
DO NOT vacuum up any liquids.
35 DO NOT immerse vacuum cleaner in water
or other liquids.
36 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
POLARIZED PLUG
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT force
into outlet or try to modify to fit.
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