Important Safety - Black & Decker VC2500 Use And Care Book Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
❑ Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
❑ Do not use outdoor or in wet surfaces.
❑ Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by
or near children.
❑ Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
❑ Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a
service center.
❑ 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 appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
❑ Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
❑ Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
❑ 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.
❑ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
❑ Turn off all controls before unplugging.
❑ Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
❑ Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use
in areas where they may be present.
❑ Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
❑ Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
❑ Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when
rewinding.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, 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. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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