Important Safety Instructions - Hoover BH20090 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Fully assemble before operating.
• Do not use, store, or charge product on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store
indoors.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under.
Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage,
keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other
objects into any openings.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments and products.
• Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to
a service center prior to continuing use.
• Do not pull or carry by charger cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or
pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord. To unplug charger, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
• Do not handle charger including charger plug and charger terminals, or appliance
with wet hands.
• 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 flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture,
as it may result in injury or damage.
• Do not allow to pick-up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or fine
wood sandings or use in areas they may be present.
• Use only charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if its severely damaged. The batteries can
explode in a fire.
• Always turn off the handheld unit before returning it to the stick vac body.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid gets on
the skin (1) wash quickly with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such
as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with
clean water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.
• Always ensure that the power switch for both the stick vac and the handheld are
in the off position (O = OFF) before returning the appliance to the charging station.
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