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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
: Some household dust contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
•DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
•DO NOT leave vacuum with battery installed. Remove battery from tool when not in use and before servicing.
•DO NOT allow vacuum to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
•USE ONLY as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
•DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
•DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•DO NOT handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.
•KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
•TURN OFF all controls before removing battery.
•USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.
•DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
•DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
•STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, the vacuum should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place – out of reach of children.
•MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep fan area clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance.
•DO NOT attempt to repair the vacuum. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by authorized
•DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•DO NOT use without filter in place.
•DO NOT use in areas where explosive vapors may be present.
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