Important Safety Instructions - Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away AX950UK Series Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, fire, electric shock, and property damage
resulting from improper use of the appliance, carefully observe the following
instructions� This unit contains electrical connections and moving parts that
potentially present risk to the user� This appliance can be used by children
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� Children shall not play with the
appliance� Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision�
THE POWER NOZZLE, WAND AND
HANDLE CONTAIN ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS:
• There are NO serviceable parts.
• DO NOT use to vacuum any liquids.
• DO NOT immerse in water.
• DO NOT use if handle/wand is damaged,
cut or punctured.
• Avoid vacuuming up sharp objects.
• Always turn off this appliance before
connecting or disconnecting either hose
or motorised nozzle.
1 Inspect power cord and plug for any
damage before use. DO NOT use
vacuum cleaner with a damaged cord
or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard. Turn
off all controls before plugging in or
unplugging the vacuum cleaner. Store
your vacuum cleaner with the power cord
secured around the two cord hooks.
2 DO NOT use outdoors or on wet
surfaces. Use only on dry surfaces.
3 Unplug from electrical outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
4 Brush may start unexpectedly. Unplug
before cleaning or servicing
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5 If vacuum cleaner is not working as it
should, or has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or immersed in water,
return it to SharkNinja Operating LLC for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
6 DO NOT pull or carry vacuum cleaner by
the cord or use the cord as a handle.
7 Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts
of the body away from openings and
moving parts, such as the brush bars or
Pet Power Brush.
8 DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord.
Grasp the plug, NOT the cord.
9 DO NOT handle plug or vacuum cleaner
with wet hands.
10 DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner over
the power cord, close a door on the cord,
or pull the cord around sharp corners.
11 The use of an extension cord is NOT
recommended.
12 DO NOT leave vacuum cleaner
unattended when plugged in.
13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
GENERAL USE
14 Use only as described in this manual.
15 Keep your work area well lit.
16 Keep the vacuum cleaner moving over
the carpet surface at all times to avoid
damaging the carpet fibres.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
17 DO NOT place vacuum cleaner on
unstable surfaces such as chairs or
tables.
18 DO NOT put any objects into openings.
DO NOT use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce airflow.
19 DO NOT allow young children to operate
the appliance or use as a toy. Close
supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used near children.
20 DO NOT use unless brushroll, Soft Roller,
dust cup, and all filters are in place.
DUST CUP/FILTERS/ACCESSORIES
Before turning on the vacuum:
21 Make sure that all filters are thoroughly
dry after routine cleaning.
22 Do not use without dust cup and all
filters in place. Make sure that dust cup
and all filters are in place after routine
maintenance.
23 Make sure accessories are free of
blockages.
24 Use only Shark brand filters and
®
accessories. Using other brands will void
warranty.
HOSE ATTACHMENTS
25 DO NOT use if airflow is restricted. If the
air paths or the motorised floor nozzle
become blocked, turn the vacuum
cleaner off and unplug from electrical
outlet. Remove all obstructions before
you turn on the unit again.
26 Keep the end of the hose and accessory
openings away from loose clothing, hair,
face, fingers, uncovered feet and all parts
of body.
27 The hose contains electrical wires. Do not
use when damaged, cut, or punctured.
Avoid picking up sharp objects.
28 Keep cleaning tools and hose suction
openings away from hair, face, fingers,
uncovered feet, or loose clothing.
29 Only use manufacturer's recommended
attachments, unplug before connecting
Pet Power Brush.
GENERAL CLEANING
30 DO NOT vacuum up large objects.
31 DO NOT vacuum up hard or sharp
objects such as glass, nails, screws, or
coins that could damage the vacuum
cleaner.
32 DO NOT vacuum up drywall dust,
fireplace ash, or embers. DO NOT use
as an attachment to power tools for dust
collection.
33 DO NOT vacuum up smoking or burning
objects such as hot coals, cigarette butts,
or matches.
34 DO NOT vacuum up flammable or
combustible materials (e.g., lighter fluid,
gasoline, or kerosene) or use vacuum in
areas where they may be present.
35 DO NOT vacuum up toxic solutions
(e.g., chlorine bleach, ammonia, or drain
cleaner).
36 DO NOT use in an enclosed space
where vapours are present from paint,
paint thinner, moth-proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or
toxic materials.
37 DO NOT vacuum up any liquids.
38 DO NOT immerse vacuum cleaner in
water or other liquids.
39 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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