Before You Begin; Safety Precautions And Warnings - Hoover 5013PH Dog & Cat User Manual

Before you Begin

This cleaner must be operated in accordance with these instructions and used only for domestic
household cleaning to remove DRY dirt and dust from household carpets, flooring, walls and fabrics.
This cleaner is not fit to be used as an industrial cleaner hence will void the manufacturer's warranty if
used inappropriately.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
This will ensure you obtain full benefit from your new cleaner. Keep this Instruction Manual in a handy
place for future reference.
Important
Always switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning your
appliance, when not in use, or attempting any maintenance task. The cleaner must only be connected to
an AC supply at the voltage shown on the rating plate. This cleaner should only be used for its intended
purpose as described in these instructions.
Precautionary measures:
1. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters, radiators, and other
hot surfaces.
2. Before inserting the plug into the wall, make sure your hand is dry.
3. Before turning on the vacuum cleaner, remove any large or sharp objects from the
floor or cleaning surface in order to prevent damage to the filter.
4. When you want to pull the plug from the wall, do not use the power cable, gently
pull the plug from the power socket.
5. If the hose inlet, combination floor tool or telescopic tube are blocked, you should
switch off the cleaner straight away and remove from mains power. First clear the
blocked substance before attempting to start the vacuum cleaner again.
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Safety Precautions & Warnings
IMPORTANT! Always switch off the cleaner and remove the plug from the electricity
power supply before cleaning your appliance, when not in use or attempting any
maintenance task. The cleaner must only be connected to an AC power supply
at the voltage shown on the rating label. This cleaner should only be used for its
intended purpose as described in this instruction manual. Never operate the vacuum
cleaner without filters.
When using your vacuum cleaner, basic precautions
should always be observed, including the following;
1. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
3. To prevent electrical shock, do not immerse
the appliance, power cord or power plug into
water or other liquids.
4. To prevent electrical shock, do not use the
vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Always check the power cord before use, the
power cord and the plug should be in a good
condition and must not be damaged. If the
power supply cord is damaged or defective,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
6. Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug not the power
cord. Use only Australian and New Zealand
electrical safety approved extension cords.
7. Do not pull or carry the appliance by the
power cable, use the power cable as a
handle or pull the power cable around
sharp edges or corners. Avoid running
the appliance over the power cable.
8. Ensure the appliance is switched off
before unplugging.
9. Do not handle or operate the
appliance with wet hands and
follow electrical safety precautions
at all times.
10. Extreme caution should be
exercised when using the
appliance on stairs.
11. Do not attempt to change
the attachments while the
appliance is plugged in to
Mains power supply. Switch
off and remove plug from
Mains power supply.
Use only manufacturer's
recommended
accessories.
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