Catalog No. SV1000
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DATE CODE:
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Catalog No. SV1000
Form No. 612736-00 REV. 1
PRINTED IN CHINA
SEPT. ‘02
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following: PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment
such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury, do not immerse. Use indoors only.
This appliance operates at 120V AC and 60 Hz only. Do not connect to any other power
source.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not
allow to be used as a toy.
Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not add cleaning products to the water tank.
Do not insert accessories when unit is running.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any object into unit openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
Do not pick up sharp objects that may damage vacuum or filters.
Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette butts, matches or hot ashes.
Do not use on or near hot surfaces.
Do not use without dirt bowl, deflector and filter in place. Replace a damaged filter immediately.
Do not operate in the presence of explosives or use to pick up any toxic substances,
flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
Do not vacuum any electrical appliances while they are plugged in.
Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs. Keep work areas well lit.
To prevent tripping accidents, store vacuum after each use.
Avoid pointing the steam output toward yourself or others. Keep hands away from path of
steam or spray. STEAM CAN SCALD!!
Avoid pointing the steam output toward electrical outlets or plugs. Steam may penetrate and
cause electric shock.
Use the Steam Buster only to clean floors and upholstery. Do not use to clean ceilings, walls, or
other vertical surfaces.
Wherever possible use Steam Buster with nose downwards. Using unit with its nose up or on
its side may cause stain liquid to leak or blow out of exhaust vents.
Do not use to pick up floods in basement / deep water on floor.
Do not overfill dirt bowl! May cause stain liquid to spray out exhaust vents.
Do not store Steam Buster in garage or area where unit could freeze.
Never spray at people or animals.
Keep appliance on a level surface.
Do not use this product while on any type of a ladder. Do not place the product in a place
where it will be stepped on or kicked while in use. Do not place the product on an elevated
surface where it may be pulled off the surface while in use.
Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, is left outdoors, dropped into water or is damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to any authorized service facility.