Important Safeguards
Read All Instructions, Warnings, and Cautions Before Using!
The Kirby Heritage 2HD and 2HC are listed and
certified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or Can-
adian Standards Association respectively as double-
insulated cleaners.
WARNING
11 To reduce risk of electric shock. do not use outdoors
or on wet surfaces.
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These guidelines, and others found throughout this
book, are presented for your protection and con-
venience. Please read them carefully, since a failure
to heed these precautions could result in discomfort
or injury, When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety precautions
should always be followed.
ALWAYS BE SURE MOTOR AND FAN HAVE COME TO
COMPLETE STOP, BE CERTAIN "POWER ON LIGHT" IS
NOT LIT AND UNPLUG CORD FROM WALL SOCKET
BEFORE SERVICING OR CHANGING ACCESSORY UNITS
OR ATTACHMENTS.
DO NOT USE ANY ATTACHMENT NOT RECOMMENDED
OR SUPPLIED BY THE KIRBY COMPANY, AND USE ONLY
AS DECRIBED IN THIS MANUAL.
NEVER LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS RUN-
NING OR WHEN CORD IS PLUGGED IN.
WHEN CLEANER IS RUNNING, NEVER ALLOW FINGERS,
HAIR, FACE OR LOOSE CLOTHING TO COME NEAR IN-
TAKE SUCTION PORTS, NOZZLE OR REVOLVING BRUSHES.
REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS WITH GENUINE
KIRBY PARTS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SAFETY AND TO
PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY.
Never vacuum hot fireplace ashes, cigar or cigar-
ette butts.
Never run cleaner over power cord or place sharp
objects on cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Don't close door on cord or snag it under furniture or
doors.
Never let invalids or children use or play with cleaner.
Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
Keep cleaner on floor — not on chairs, tables, etc.
When disconnecting power cord, grasp plug — not
cord. Do not use cord to pull cleaner around.
Store cleaner, attachment and accessory units
promptly after each use to prevent accidents caused
by tripping over power cord or equipment.
Don't use in an enclosed space where flammable,
explosive, gasoline, aerosol spray products or toxic
materials are stored or used or where vapors from such
materials may be present.
Don't use where oxygen or anesthetics are used.
Don't use cleaner to pick up hard or sharp items such
as coins, pins, nails, etc. They could damage the fan,
fan housing or bag.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening of
the cleaner.
Don't use cleaner, attachments or accessory units if
in poor condition. Have qualified service person in-
spect, replace or repair whenever necessary.
Don't plug cleaner into a table lamp or light fixture.
Don't move tables, lamps, etc., while holding onto
cleaner.
Check hose and cleaner suction seals and gaskets
regularly. Worn, damaged, loose or missing gaskets or
seals can be a safety hazard.
Keep hose and attachment suction openings away
from eyes, ears, mouth and other parts of body.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock Never vacuum liquids.
Never vacuum floors, rugs or carpeting that are
wet. Do not store outdoors. Replace worn or
frayed power cord Immediately,
Do not place or immerse cleaner in water or any
other liquids.
Do not reach for cleaner that has fallen into water.
Unplug cleaner Immediately from the wall socket.
Never handle cord or plug with wet hands.
WARNING
Use of the spray gun attachment as a paint
sprayer has not been evaluated, nor is it a part
of the CSA certification,
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