Safety; General Warnings - Oreck magnesium User Manual

Safety

General Warnings

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING!: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not operate the unit while in the upright and locked position.
• Do not let the unit run while in any one stationary position for any period of time. Keep
the unit moving while in operation.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used 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 or
call customer service at: US: 1-800-989-3535 Canada: 1-888-676-7325
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not run appliance over cord.
• 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 use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
• Do not use without disposable inner bag assembly 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 lighter fluid,
or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not use appliance in an enclosed space where flammable, explosive or toxic vapors
are given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some mothproofing substances, or in an area
where flammable dust is present.
• Do not pick up toxic material such as chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.
with this appliance.
• Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges and fringe.
• Product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION!
Wood Floors, Soft (Vinyl, Asphalt Tile, etc.) Floor Surfaces and
Polished Floor Finishes
Use floor and floor finish manufacturer's recommended methods of cleaning. The brushroll may
also scuff very soft finishes. Do not operate the vacuum while in the upright and locked position.
Do not let the vacuum run while in any one stationary position for any period of time. Keep the
vacuum moving while in operation.
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