Safety Precautions And Warnings - Hoover dog & cat TURBO Manual

Safety Precautions & Warnings
IMPORTANT! Always switch off the cleaner and remove the plug from the
electricity power supply before cleaning your appliance, when not in use or
attempting any maintenance task. The cleaner must only be connected to an
AC power supply at the voltage shown on the rating label. This cleaner should
only be used for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual.
Never operate the vacuum cleaner without filters.
When using your vacuum cleaner, basic
precautions should always be observed, including
the following;
1. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
3. To prevent electrical shock, do not immerse
the appliance, power cord or power plug
into water or other liquids.
4. To prevent electrical shock, do not
use the vacuum cleaner outdoors or
on wet surfaces.
5. Always check the power cord before use,
the power cord and the plug should be in a
good condition and must not be damaged.
If the power supply cord is damaged
or defective, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
6. Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug not the power
cord. Use only Australian and New Zealand
electrical safety approved extension cords.
7. Do not pull or carry the appliance by the
power cable, use the power cable as a
handle or pull the power cable around
sharp edges or corners. Avoid running the
appliance over the power cable.
8. Ensure the appliance is switched off
before unplugging.
9. Do not handle or operate the appliance
with wet hands and follow electrical safety
precautions at all times.
10. Extreme caution should be exercised when
using the appliance on stairs.
11. Do not attempt to change the attachments
while the appliance is plugged in to mains
power supply. Switch off and remove
plug from mains power supply. Use only
manufacturer's recommended accessories.
12. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too
close to the heaters, radiators and other
hot surfaces.
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