SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
VACUUM.
Always connect to a polarized outlet
(left slot is wider than right). Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance.
/k WARNING: To
reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
• Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a
non-polarizedoutlet or extension cord.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended
when it is plugged in.
• Unplug from outlet when not in useand
before servicing.
• Unplug before attaching TurboBrush.
• Do not useoutdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow children to operate vacuum
cleaner or use as a toy.
• Close attention is necessarywhen used
by or near children.
• Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User'sGuide.
• Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
• Do not usewilh damaged cordor plug.
• If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, have it
repaired at an authorized service center.
• Do not ioullor carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug
with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings.
Do not usewith any opening blocked;
keep openings free of dust,lint, hair,
andanything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Turnoff all controls before plugging or
unplugging vacuum cleaner.
• Useextra care when cleaning stairs.
• Do not pick up flammable materials
(lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or
use in the presence of explosive liquids
or vapors.
• Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
• Do not usevacuum cleaner in an
enclosed space filled with vapors given
off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some
moth proofing substances, flammable
dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
• Do not pick up hard or sharp objects
such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, suchas cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
• Do not usewithout filters in place.
• Useonly on dry, indoor surfaces.
• Keep appliance on a level surface.
• Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it
is running.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
THIS APPLIANCE
HAS A POLARIZED
PLUG.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this appliance 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 a proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.
This model is for household use only.
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