Bissell BGFW13 Manual page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
See grounding instructions. Do not modify the
3-prong grounded plug.
• Do not leave appliance when it is plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
• Use indoors only.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
• Do not use for any purpose other than described
in this User Guide. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance is not working as it should, or has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, have it repaired at an authorized service
center.
• 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,
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 openings free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce
air flow.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS MODEL IS FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service person if you
aren't sure if the outlet is properly grounded. DO NOT
MODIFY THE PLUG. If it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This
appliance is designed for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounding attachment plug that
looks like the plug in the illustration. Make certain
that the appliance is connected to an outlet having
the same configuration as the plug. No plug adapter
should be used with this appliance.
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• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging
appliance.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.)
or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not use appliance in an enclosed space
filled with vapors given off by oil-based paint,
paint thinner, some moth-proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
• Do not use to pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach,ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Use only cleaning products recommended for use
with this appliance to prevent internal component
damage. See the Cleaning and Sanitizing Formulas
section of this guide.
• Do not immerse. Use only on surfaces moistened
by the cleaning process.
• Keep appliance on a level surface.
• Always install float before any wet pick-up
operation.
• Do not carry the appliance while in use.
• Do not use without filter in place.
• Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger
of suffocation, keep away from children.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with
inadequate current carrying capacity.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be
connected to a grounded wiring
system. If it should malfunction
or break down, grounding
provides a safe path of least
resistance for electrical current,
reducing the risk of electrical shock. The cord for this
appliance has an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. It must only be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding
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