Consumer Information; Important Safety Instructions; Save These Instructions - Dirt Devil Vision Canister Owner's Manual

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• THIS VACUUM IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED

• WARNING - FULLY ASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFORE OPERATING.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

• 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 for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134 for the nearest service center.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• Look on your vacuum cleaner and follow all label and marking instructions.

• Do not use an extension cord with this cleaner.

• Keep end of hose, wands and other openings away from your face and body. Keep your hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts;

especially the revolving brush.

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner without dirt container and/or filters in place.

• Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

• The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use when damaged, cut, or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or motorized nozzle.

Approved by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturer's Association Executive Committee, April 29, 1987.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, 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.

This cleaner contains a thermal protector

tures. If the thermal protector is activated - turn main switch off and unplug the cleaner. Inspect the exhaust, inlet, hose, dirt container fil-

ter and secondary filter for any blockage. After approximately 30 minutes the motor will have cooled and the vacuum will be ready to use.

NOTE: The cleaner must remain unplugged during the 30 minute cooling period.