Safety Instructions - Bissell 6700 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
Read all instructions before using your
canister vacuum cleaner.
WARNING:
fire, injury or electric shock:
Do not leave cleaner when it is plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
To unplug grasp plug not cord.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around
sharp corners, run cleaner over cord, or expose
cord to heated surfaces.
Hold plug when rewinding the cord onto
the reel. Do not allow the plug to whip
when rewinding.
Do not use cleaner if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water.
Return it to an Authorized Service Center.
Do not allow children to use as a toy.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not handle cleaner or plug with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings, use with
blocked opening, or restrict air flow.
Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
Do not allow hair, loose clothing, fingers or
body parts to get near openings or floor brush
in the appliance.
Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches
or any hot, smoking, or burning objects.
Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass,
nails, screws, coins, etc.
Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in
the presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
To reduce the risk of
Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
Do not use in an enclosed 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 use for any purpose other than described
in this User's Guide.
Always turn off this appliance before connecting
or disconnecting vacuum hose.
Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
Use only on dry , indoor surfaces.
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
Keep appliance on a level surface.
Turn off all controls before plugging or
unplugging cleaner.
Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
Pay close attention when working around children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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