Safety Instructions; Save These Instructions; Grounding Instructions - Bissell 17N4P Series User Manual

ImpoRtant SafEty InStRUctIonS
REaD all InStRUctIonS bEfoRE USInG yoUR poRtablE DEEp clEanER.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
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To reduce The risk of fire,
elecTric shock, or injury:
» Connect to a properly grounded
outlet only. see grounding
instructions. Do not modify the
3-prong grounded plug.
» Do not leave appliance when it is
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
» Use indoors only.
» Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
» Do not use for any purpose other
than described in this User's
Guide. 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, have it
repaired at an authorized
service center.
» Always install float before any wet
pick-up operation.

SaVE tHESE InStRUctIonS

foR fUtURE USE
This model is for household use only. Commercial use of this unit voids the manufacturer's warranty.
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Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or service person if you aren't sure if the outlet is properly grounded.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is designed
for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding attachment
plug that looks like the plug in the illustration. Make certain that the
appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as
the plug. No plug adapter should be used with this appliance.
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» Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close a 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 open-
ings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep openings 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.
» turn off all controls before plug-
ging or unplugging appliance.
» Use extra care when cleaning
on stairs.
» Do not use to pick up flammable
or combustible materials (lighter
fluid, gasoline, kerosine, etc.)
or use in areas where they may
be present.

GRoUnDInG InStRUctIonS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded wiring system. If it
should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safe path
of least resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical
shock. The cord for this
appliance has an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. It must
only be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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» Do not use appliance in an
enclosed space filled with vapors
given off by oil base paint, paint
thinner, some moth proofing
substances, flammable dust,
or other explosive or toxic vapors.
» Do not use to pick up toxic
material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
» Do not pick up anything that
is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
» Use only BissELL cleaning
products intended for use
with this appliance to prevent
internal component damage.
see the Cleaning fluid section
of this guide.
» Unplug before connecting
turboBrush tool.
» Do not immerse. Use only on
surfaces moistened by the
cleaning process.
» Keep appliance on a level surface.
» Do not carry the appliance while
in use.
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin