Important Safety Instructions - Russell Hobbs RHTV2001 Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out
any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover
which gives protection against exposure to electrical parts.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Do not run
the vacuum cleaner over any cables, or its own power cable. As this
will result in damaging the cable. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord,
or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging. Do not unplug by pulling on
cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• This product is intended for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children should not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by
children without supervision.
• Do not direct at people, animals, electrical outlets, or equipment
containing electrical components.
• Do not use this appliance to pick up water or any other liquids,
combustible substances, or hot/burning objects, or use in areas where
they may be present.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before putting on and taking
off parts, and before cleaning. Do not leave unattended whilst plugged
in.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current
carrying capacity.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands or operate
without shoes.
RHTV2001 Revision 1.4