Important Safeguards - Hoover FloorMate SpinScrub H3040RM 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:
• Use indoors only.
• Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not
immerse product.
• For use on bare floors or sealed wood floors. NOT for use on carpets.
• Always install float before any wet pick up operation.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do
not allow cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
• Do not pick up or use flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the
machine.
• 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.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instructions".
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• Do not use without tanks in place.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place cleaner on stairs.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-prong grounding type
plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug.
• Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach.
• Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material
with this appliance.
• When using recommended chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well
ventilated.
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