Important Safety Instructions; Polarized Plug - Bissell 3106 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury:
Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a
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non-polarized outlet or extension cord.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended
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when it is plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
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before servicing.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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Do not allow children to operate vacuum
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cleaner or use as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used by
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or near children.
Do not use for any purpose other than
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described in this User's Guide.
Use only manufacturer's recommended
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attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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If appliance is not working as it should,
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has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, have it repaired at
an authorized service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
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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
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unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with
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wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do
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not use with any opening blocked; keep
openings free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
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parts of body away from openings.
Turn off all controls before plugging or
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unplugging vacuum cleaner.
Use extra care when cleaning stairs.
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Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter
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fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapors.
Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
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bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed
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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
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as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
Do not pick up anything that is burning
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or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use without filters in place.
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Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
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Keep appliance on a level surface.
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Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it
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is running.
WARNING:The power cord on this product
contains lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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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