Important Safety Instructions - Hoover A101 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY:
• Fully assemble before operating.
• Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data label on back
of cleaner.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Keep the unit away
from water.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by
children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when
used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children
away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or
other objects into any openings.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments and products.
• 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, take it to a service center prior
to continuing use.
• Do not place the air purifier near sources of heat, such as stove
tops, ovens, radiators, or computers.
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• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning
and servicing.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw
rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from
traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
• 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
place product on cord. 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.
• Do not use without filters in place.
• Do not use the unit in an enclosed space where flammable,
combustible or explosive gases are present.
•Do not use in an area where toxic vapors, flammable dust or
oxygen tanks are present. Doing so may result in serious injury
or death. Check the location and make sure these elements are
not present.
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:
• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose
machine to freezing temperatures.
• Do not block or partially block the air intake or air exhaust
grilles. Ensure that there is adequate airflow around the unit.
• Keep the unit away from heaters/fireplaces and other hot
objects/locations.
• Do not place any items on top of the unit, or sit on the unit.
• Never open the front cover while the unit is plugged into a wall
outlet.
• Keep personal and loose objects (such as jewelry, loose ties,
long hair etc.) away from unit.
• Keep children and pets away from unit.
• Never use compressed gas dusters, canned air, flammable or
aerosol cleaners on this product. Some cleaning agents may
combust causing serious injury and/or property damage.
WARNING:
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 electrican to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.
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