Important Safeguards - Hoover UH20020 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING: T OREDUCE THERISKOFFIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK ORINJURY:
o Fully assemblebeforeoperating.
• Operatevacuumonly atvoltagespecifiedon datalabel on bottomof cleaner.
• Do not leave appliancewhen plugged in. Unplugfrom outlet when not in use and
beforecleaningor servicing,
• Do not use outdoorsor on wet surfaces.
• Donot allowto be usedasa toy. Notintendedfor use bychildren age12 and under.
Closesupervisionis necessarywhenused nearchildren. Toavoidinjury or damage,
keepchildrenaway from product,and do not allow childrento placefingers or other
objectsinto any openings.
° Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments and products.
° Donot use with damagedcordor plug. If applianceis 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.
• Donot pull or carry by cord, usecord as a handle,close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharpedgesor corners.Donot place producton cord. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away from heatedsurfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,graspthe plug, not the cord.
° Do not hand{eplug or appliancewith wet hands.
° Donot putany object intoopenings.Donot usewith any openingblocked;keepfree
of dust, lint, hair, and anythingthat may reduceair flow.
° Keep hair, loose clothing,fingers, and all parts of body away from openingsand
moving parts.
° Turn off all controlsbefore unplugging.
° Useextra care when cleaningon stairs. To avoidpersonalinjuryor damage,and to
preventthe cleanerfrom falling, always place cleanerat bottom of stairs on floor,
Donot place cleaneron stairs or furniture,as it may result in injuryor damage.
° Do not use to pick up flammableor combustible liquids, such as gasoline,or fine
wood sandings,or use in areaswhere they may be present.
° Do not pick up anythingthat is burningor smoking, such as cigarettes,matches,or
hot ashes.
° Do not usewithout filtersand/or dirt cup in place.
° WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or reproductiveharm.