Important Safety Instructions; Save These Instructions - Shark NH15 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCE, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE OBSERVED,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR SHARK
MULTI-VAC VACUUMING
SYSTEM.
POLARIZED PLUG:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). As a
safety feature, this plug will
fit into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician.
DO NOT force into outlet or try
to modify to fit.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock or injury, do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398
WARNING –TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY:
GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY:
1. Unplug from electrical outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
2. DO NOT use vacuum with a
damaged cord or plug. If appliance
is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to EURO-PRO Operating
LLC for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
3. DO NOT pull or carry vacuum by
the cord.
4. DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord;
to unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
5. DO NOT pull vacuum by the cord.
6. DO NOT handle plug or appliance
with wet hands.
7. DO NOT run the vacuum over the
power cord.
8. DO NOT use the cord as a handle.
9. DO NOT close a door on the cord.
10. DO NOT pull cord around sharp
corners. The use of an extension
cord is not recommended.
11. DO NOT leave appliance when
plugged in.
12. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
13. Turn off all controls before
plugging or unplugging vacuum
cleaner.
14. Store your appliance with the
power cord secured around the
two cord holders—as shown in the
Storage instructions
HOSE ATTACHMENTS:
1. DO NOT use if air flow is restricted;
if the air paths, the hose, or the
accessories become blocked, turn
the vacuum cleaner off. Remove all
obstructions before you turn on the
unit again.
2. Keep the end of the hose and
accessory openings away from face
and body.
3. Keep cleaning tools and hose
suction openings away from hair,
face, fingers, uncovered feet, or
loose clothing.
4. Only use manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
GENERAL USE:
1. Use only as described in this
manual.
2. 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 air flow.
3. Keep your work area well lit.
4. Keep the vacuum moving over the
carpet surface at all times to avoid
damaging the carpet fibers.
5. DO NOT place vacuum on unstable
surfaces such as chairs or tables.
6. DO NOT allow young children to
operate the vacuum or use as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
7. DO NOT use vacuum cleaner if it
has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or submerged in water.
Return to EURO-PRO Operating
LLC for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
8. DO NOT use without dust cup and/
or filters in place.
DUST CUP/FILTERS/ACCESSORIES:
1. Before turning on the vacuum:
• Make sure that all filters
are thoroughly dry after routine
cleaning.
• Make sure that dust cup and all
filters are in place after routine
maintenance.
• Make sure accessories are free
of blockages.
• Only use filters and accessories
provided by EURO-PRO
Operating LLC. [Failure to do so
will void the warranty.]
GENERAL CLEANING:
1. DO NOT run the vacuum over
large-sized objects.
2. DO NOT pick up hard or sharp
objects such as glass, nails, screws
or coins that could damage the
vacuum cleaner.
3. DO NOT pick up smoking or
burning objects such as hot coals,
cigarette butts, or matches.
4. DO NOT pick up flammable or
combustible materials such as
lighter fluid, gasoline, or kerosene
or use vacuum in areas where they
may be present.
5. DO NOT pick up toxic solutions
such as chlorine bleach, ammonia,
or drain cleaner.
6. DO NOT use in an enclosed space
where vapors are present from
paint, paint thinner, moth-proofing
substances, flammable dust or
other explosive or toxic materials.
7. DO NOT vacuum up any liquids.
8. DO NOT immerse vacuum cleaner
in water or other liquids.
9. DO NOT use outdoors or on wet
surfaces; use only on dry surfaces.
10. Use extra care when cleaning
on stairs.
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