Important Safety Instructions - Dyson cyclone v10 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY
MARKINGS IN THE USER 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, batteries, chargers or mains
adaptors.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY:
1. The 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 the Dyson User
manual. Do not carry out any maintenance
other than that shown in the 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 cable or plug.
If the supply cable 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,
if it has received a sharp blow, if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, do not use and contact the
Dyson Helpline.
8. Contact the Dyson Helpline when a service
or repair is required. Do not disassemble the
appliance as incorrect reassembly may result
in an electric shock or fire.
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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
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 cable. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable. The use
of an extension cable is not recommended.
11. Do not use to pick up water.
12. Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as petrol, 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, such as the brush bar. Do not point the
hose, wand or tools at your eyes or ears or put
them in your mouth.
15. Do not insert any objects into any openings.
Do not use with any openings 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(s)
in place.
18. Unplug the charger when not in use for
extended periods.
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 the Dyson charger Part Number
217160 or 270576 for charging this Dyson
machine. Use only Dyson batteries: other
types of batteries may explode, causing injury
to persons and damage.
22. FIRE WARNING – Do not place this appliance
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 motorised
brush bar.