Important Safety Instructions; Polarization Instructions - Hoover vacuum cleaner Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See
instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow
vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating
agitator and other moving parts.
• Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or fine wood
sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and
the bag.
• Do not use without dust bag in place. Change bag frequently when picking up very fine
materials such as powder.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
• Do not leave cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, use at least a 16 gauge cord and as short as possible.
• 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, take it to a Hoover Factory Service
Center or Authorized Hoover Commercial Warranty Service Distributor.
• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in this owner's manual. Use only
attachments recommended by Hoover, Inc.; others may cause hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Polarization Instructions:

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.
WARNING -
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance
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