Important Safety Instructions; Polarization Instructions - Dyson DC25 All Floors Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
1. Do not leave vacuum when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Dyson recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, contact the Dyson Helpline.
6. 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 vacuum over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.
9. 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 fl ow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fi ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts, such as
the brush bar.
11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
14. Unplug before connecting accessory tools.
15. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
16. Do not use without clear bin
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fi t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to install a proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
WARNING
If the power cord is damaged, it should only be replaced by the manufacturer or its agent or authorized
service center by a qualifi ed technician, to avoid danger of electrocution.
Do not pull on Do not store near
the cord. heat sources.
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Do not use near Do not run over
open fl ame. the cord.
Do not pick up Do not pick up
water or liquids. burning objects.
Do not use above Do not put hands
you on the stairs. near the brush bar
when the vacuum
is in use.
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