IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed in- cluding the following:
Read all instructions carefully before using this vacuum cleaner.
WARNING 
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1 Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
2 Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
3 Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not allow this vacuum to be used as a toy. Use only as intended as described in this manual.
4 Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments and paper bag.
5 Never operate this vacuum cleaner if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, exposed to weather or dropped into water. Return the vacuum cleaner to a Sharp Au- thorized Servicer in the United States for examination and repair.
6 Do not pull or carry this vacuum cleaner by the power cord. Do not use the power cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7 Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the cord. To disconnect from an outlet, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8 Never operate this vacuum cleaner with any air opening blocked. Keep the air openings free of dust, lint, hair and any other similar material.
When the secondary filter becomes dirty, rinse in warm water. Filters should be com- pletely dry before reusing.
9 Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
10 Keep hair, face, fingers and loose clothing away from all openings, and any moving parts.
11 Do not use this vacuum to pick up lit ciga- rettes, hot ashes, matches or similar mate- rials, razor blades, needles, pins or other sharp objects.
12 Never operate this vacuum cleaner without the paper bag and filter in place.
13 Before removing the plug from the outlet, turn the switch to the “OFF” position.
14 Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
15 Never handle plug, cord or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
16 Do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids or fumes.
17 Do not place heavy objects on the vacuum cleaner.
18 Do not step on the hose or pull the hose forcibly.
19 Do not pick up objects such as waste paper or cloth which may clog the hose.
20 Do not expose this vacuum cleaner to high temperatures while operating or storing.
21 Store this vacuum cleaner in a dry place.
22 Use the carrying handle on the top of the body to carry this vacuum cleaner.
23 Before servicing this vacuum cleaner, allow all metal parts to cool .
24 Rewind the cord by holding the plug to prevent any injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only.
WARNING
Operate vacuum cleaner only at the voltage specified on the nameplate.
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