Important Safety Instructions; Grounding Instructions - Bissell 5200 Series User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should be observed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using your Flip-it
WARNING:
of fire, electric shock, or injury:
Use indoors only.
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Do not leave Flip-it
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Do not service Flip-it
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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Do not use Flip-it
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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 handle,
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close door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners
or edges, run appliance over cord, or expose cord to
heated surfaces.
Do not carry the appliance while in use.
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Do not handle Flip-it
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wet hands.
Do not put any object into appliance openings, use
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with blocked opening, or restrict air flow.
Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body
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parts to openings or moving parts.
Do not pick up hot or burning objects.
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Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
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(lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
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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 toxic material (chlorine bleach,
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ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.).
Do not allow to be used as a toy.
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Do not use for any purpose other than
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described in this User's Guide.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
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See Grounding instructions.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before con-
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ducting maintenance or trouble shooting.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
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Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
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Use only cleaning products formulated by BiSSEll for
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use in this appliance to prevent internal component
damage. See Cleaning Fluid Section of the manual.
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
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Keep appliance on a level surface.
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turn off all controls before unplugging.
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Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.
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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
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to reduce the risk
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when it is plugged in.
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when it is plugged in.
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if it has been dropped,
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Do not use without filter in place.
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Close attention is necessary when used by or near
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children
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

this appliance must be connected to a grounded
wiring system. if it should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a safe path of least
resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of
electrical shock. the cord for this appliance has an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. it must only be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
Grounded
Grounding Pin
WARNING:
connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of
electrical shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you aren't
sure if the outlet is properly grounded.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. If it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. This appliance
is designed for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounding attachment
plug that looks like the plug in the
drawing above. Make certain that the
appliance is connected to an outlet
having the same configuration as the
plug. No plug adapter should be used with
this appliance.
This model is for household use only.
Outlets
Improper
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