Safety Instructions - Hoover SmartWash Pet Complete 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 product prior to use.
• Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate
on lower back of cleaner.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.
• Use indoors only. Do not immerse. Use only on
surfaces moistened by the cleaning process.
• To Reduce the Risk of Fire and Electric Shock due to
internal component damage, use only Hoover
Fluids intended for use with this appliance. See the
Cleaning Fluid section (page 11) of this manual.
• 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 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 manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments and products.
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• Do not use product with damaged cord or plug. If
product is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call
customer service at 1-800-944-9200 prior to
continuing use.
• 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 place product on cord. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
Cleaning • Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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• 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 cleaner
from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or
on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as
it may result in injury or damage.
• 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.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without filters and tanks in place.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
Alkaline Batteries (non-rechargeable)
Batteries should be collected, recycled or disposed of in an
environmentally sound manner. Dispose of used batteries
promptly according to local recycling or waste regulations.