Hoover 5002 Hercules Instruction Manual page 5

Safety Precautions and 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 followings;
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
do not play with the appliance.
they
3. To prevent electrical shock,
appliance, power cord or power plug into water
or other liquids.
4. To prevent electrical shock,
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.
Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord. To
6.
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
8. Ensure the appliance is switched off
9. Do not handle or operate the appliance
do not immerse the
10. Extreme caution should be exercised
11. Do not attempt to change the
do not use the
12. Do not operate the vacuum
power cable, use the power cable as a
handle or pull the power cable around
shaft edges or corners. Avoid running the
appliance over the power cable.
before unplugging.
with wet hands and follow electrical
safety precautions at all times.
when using the appliance on stairs.
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.
cleaner too close to the
heaters, radiators and
other hot surfaces.