Important Safety Instructions - Bissell 1970 User Manual

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including the
following:
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BEfORE USInG yOUR DEEP
ClEAnER.
Always connect to a properly Earthed Outlet. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before conducting
maintenance or troubleshooting.
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of fire, electric shock, or injury:
■ Use indoors only
■ Do not immerse
■ Use only on surfaces moistened by
cleaning process
■ Do not leave machine when it is plugged in
■ Do not service machine when it is plugged in
■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
in order to avoid a hazard
■ Do not use machine if it has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors or dropped into water
■ Do not expose to rain, store indoors
■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around
sharp corners or edges, run appliance over cord,
or expose cord to heated surfaces
■ Do not carry the appliance while in use
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by
grasping plug not the cord
■ Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands
■ Do not put any object into appliance openings,
use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or
body parts to openings or moving parts
■ Do not pick up hot or burning objects
■ Do not pick up flammable or combustible materi-
als (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapour
■ Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapours given off by oil base paint, paint
thinner, some moth proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours
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■ Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning
■ Not intended for use by young children or infirm
■ Young children should be supervised to ensure
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
■ Do not modify the Earthed plug
■ Do not allow to be used as a toy
■ Do not use for any purpose other than described
■ Use only manufacturer's recommended
To reduce the risk
■ Use only cleaning products formulated by
■ Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface
■ Turn off all controls before unplugging
■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
■ Pay close attention when working
IMPORTAnT
220/240 VOLT A.C. 50/60 hz POWER
SUPPLY ONLY.
If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable BS 1363
plug it must not be used unless a 13 amp (ASTA approved
to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier contained in the
plug. Spares may be obtained from your BISSELL supplier.
If for any reason the plug is cut off, it must be disposed of,
as it is an electric shock hazard should it be inserted into a
13 amp socket.
or maintaining the appliance
persons without supervision
that they do not play with the appliance
ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)
in this User's Guide
attachments
BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent inter-
nal component damage
around children
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InSTRUCTIOnS.
ThIS mODEL IS fOR hOUSEhOLD USE ONLY.
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be earthed.
This appliance must
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