Safety Precautions - Hitachi RV-X20M Instruction Manual

Safety precautions

This section describes safety precautions that must be followed in order to prevent injury
to the user or other people, or damage to property. Please thoroughly read and follow the
precautions in this manual.
■ The severity of injury or damage that might occur if these precautions are ignored
or the vacuum cleaner is used improperly is classified and explained below. Hitachi
is not responsible for any injury or damage that occurs as a result of ignoring these
precautions.
■ The device complies with international safety standards.
● Do not repair or modify any part of the vacuum cleaner. Do not disassemble
any part of the vacuum cleaner unless instructed to in this manual.
Failure to heed this warning might cause leaking of the battery, the generation of heat,
fire, or injury.
● For repairs, please contact a Hitachi authorized service agent.
● Keep the vacuum cleaner and AC adapter away from water and other liquids.
Failure to heed this warning might lead to rupturing of the battery, fire, malfunction, or
electric shock.
● Do not connect the terminals of the vacuum cleaner and AC adapter with
metal objects such as a wire and pin.
● Do not carry or store with metal necklaces, hairpins, etc.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the vacuum cleaner to malfunction or cause
the battery to short-circuit, resulting in leaking, the generation of heat, rupturing, or fire.
● Do not throw into fires or apply heat.
● Do not charge, use, or leave near sources of heat such as fire or a stove,
under direct sunlight or in cars exposed to the sun, etc.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery to leak, generate heat, rupture,
smoke, fire, deform, or malfunction.
Warranty will be voided if the
appliance is used for industrial or
commercial purposes.
This appliance is designed for
vacuuming dirt and dust particles.
Do not attempt to use it on large
objects which could block and
damage the appliance.
This appliance is not designed for
cleaning people or animals.
Only use original Hitachi
accessories when replacing parts.
Check if the mains voltage on the
rating label corresponds to your
local mains supply.
DANGER
WARNING
Prevent damage to the power
cable by not squeezing, bending,
or rubbing it on sharp edges.
Avoid using extension cables or
multipoint connectors. Plug the
appliance directly in a wall socket if
possible.
Keep packaging materials away
from the reach of children.
Do not dismantle the appliance
under any circumstances. No
warranty claims are accepted for
damage resulting from improper
handling.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts.
Failure to do so could result in electric
shock or personal injury.
Please follow these safety precautions.
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