Important Safety Instructions - Electrolux 3500 SR Series Owner's Manual

Important Safety Instructions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING:
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dustbag and/or filters in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting motorized nozzle.
• This appliance is provided with Double Insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing
of Double-Insulated Appliances.
• This appliance has a polarized plug(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCE
instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for
a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words 'DOUBLE
INSULATION' or 'DOUBLE INSULATED.' The symbol (square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
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In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided