Safety Instructions - Hoover POWERDASH FH50700 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING -
When using an electrical product, basic
precautions should always be followed to avoid electric
shock, fire, and/or serious injury, including the following:
• Fully assemble or install product prior to use.
• Do not leave product when plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• 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 by or 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 user's manual. Use only
Hoover recommended attachments.
• To Reduce the Risk of Fire and Electric Shock due to
internal component damage, use only Hoover Cleaning
Fluids intended for use with this appliance. See the
Cleaning Fluid Section of this manual.
• Do not use product with damaged cord or plug. If product
is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
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left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer
service at 1 (800) 944-9200.
• 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 run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug charger,
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.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid
personal injury or damage, and to prevent the products
from falling, always place product at bottom of stairs or
on floor. Do not place product on stairs or furniture.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in areas
where they may be present.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See
Grounding Instructions.
CAUTION -
To reduce the risk of damage:
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as
they may cause damage.
• Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can
cause damage.
• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose
machine to freezing temperatures.
• Do not allow power nozzle with brush roll running to sit
in one location for an extended period of time, as damage
to floor can result.