Important Safety Instructions - Dyson Cyclone V10 Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY
MARKINGS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON
THE APPLIANCE
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING
These warnings apply to the appliance,
and also where applicable, to all tools,
accessories, chargers or mains adaptors.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY:
1. This Dyson 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. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
3. Use only as described in this Dyson
Operating Manual. Do not carry out any
maintenance other than that shown in this
manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.
4. Suitable for dry locations ONLY. Do not use
outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Do not handle any part of the plug or
appliance with wet hands.
6. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be
replaced by Dyson, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
7. If the appliance is not working as it should,
has received a sharp blow, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, do not use and contact
the Dyson Helpline.
8. Contact the Dyson Helpline when service or
repair is required. Do not disassemble the
appliance as incorrect reassembly may result
in an electric shock or fire.
9. Do not stretch the cable or place the cable
under strain. Keep the cable away from
heated surfaces. Do not close a door on the
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cable, or pull the cable around sharp edges
or corners. Arrange the cable away from
traffic areas and where it will not be stepped
on or tripped over. Do not run over the cable.
10. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord. The use of an extension cord is
not recommended.
11. Do not use to pick up water.
12. Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use
in areas where they or their vapours may
be present.
13. Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
14. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of the body away from openings and
moving parts. Do not point the hose, wand
or tools at your eyes or ears or put them in
your mouth.
15. 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 airflow.
16. Use only Dyson recommended accessories
and replacement parts.
17. Do not use without the clear bin and filter
in place.
18. Unplug when not in use for extended periods
and before maintenance or servicing.
19. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
20. Do not install, charge or use this appliance
outdoors, in a bathroom or within 3 metres
(10 feet) of a pool. Do not use on wet
surfaces and do not expose to moisture, rain
or snow.
21. Use only Dyson specified chargers for
charging this Dyson appliance. A charger
that is suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack. Use only Dyson
batteries: other types of batteries may burst,
causing injury to persons, damage and fire.
22. FIRE WARNING – Do not place this product
on or near a cooker or any other hot surface
and do not incinerate this appliance even if it
is severely damaged. The battery might catch
fire or explode.
23. Always turn 'OFF' the appliance before
connecting or disconnecting the motorized
brush bar.
24. FIRE WARNING – Do not apply any
fragrance or scented product to the filter(s)
of this appliance. The chemicals in such
products are known to be flammable and
can cause the appliance to catch fire.