Safety Instructions - Bissell POWERGLIDE 1538 Series Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR VACUUM.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be
observed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY:
This appliance can be used by children
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aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Children should be supervised to ensure
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that they do not play with the appliance.
If charger supply cable is damaged, it
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must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent, or similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
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all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts of the appliance and
its accessories.
» Unplug from electrical socket when not charging.
» Do not allow to be used as a toy.
» Use only as described in this user guide.
» Use only BISSELL recommended attachments.
» Do not use with damaged cable or plug for charger.
» Do not immerse in water or liquid.
» If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water; do not attempt to operate it and return it
to a service center.
» Do not pull or carry charger by cable.
» Keep charger cable away from heated surfaces.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CHARGING ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50/60 HZ POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
This model is for household use only. This user guide can also be available on BISSELL official website.
www.BISSELL.com
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» Do not unplug charger by pulling on cable.
» To unplug charger, grasp the plug, not the cable.
» Do not handle charger 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.
» Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
» Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as petroleum, or use in areas where they
may be present.
» Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.)
» Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapours given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some
mothproofing substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapours.
» Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass,
nails, screws, coins, etc.
» Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
» Keep appliance on a level surface.
» Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
» Do not use without dust tank and/or filters in place.
» Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces
» Do not leave machine running in the same spot without
handle fully upright.
» Turn off all controls before connecting or disconnecting
the TurboBrush® Tool or Pet TurboEraser® Tool.
» Only use the rechargeable Li-ion battery pack and
charging base supplied by BISSELL.
» If the appliance is to be stored unused for a long period,
the battery pack should be removed.
» Battery pack and charger base output terminals are not
to be short-circuited.
» The charger is only for charging the rechargeable
Li-ion battery pack supplied with cleaner. Disconnect
the supply before making or breaking the connections
to the battery; Warning: Explosive gases. Prevent
flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventilation
during charging.