Important Safety Instructions - Dyson V11 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, chargers
or mains adaptors.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR INJURY:
1. This Dyson appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
reasoning capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, only if they have been given
supervision or instruction by a responsible person
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning
and user maintenance should not be performed
by children without supervision.
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 charger or
appliance with wet hands.
6. Do not use with a damaged charger or cable.
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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.
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 use to pick up water.
11. 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.
12. Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
13. 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.
14. Do not put any objects into any openings. Do not
use with any openings blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.
15. Use only Dyson recommended accessories and
replacement parts.
16. Do not use without the clear bin and filter(s)
in place.
17. Unplug the charger when not in use for extended
periods of time.
18. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
19. To prevent unintentional starting, be careful
to keep your hands and fingers away from
the power trigger until you are ready to
begin vacuuming, especially when picking
up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the
appliance with your finger on the power trigger
invites accidents.