Important Safeguards!
•Read all instructions before using this appliance.
•Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces.
•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
•Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating agitator. Do not operate the cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
•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. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette butts.
•Never vacuum in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids or fumes.
•The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damage, cut, or punctured.
•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the bag.
•Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or motorized nozzle.
•Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
•Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
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Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
•If cleaner has a cord reel, hold on to the plug while cord is being rewound to prevent cord from whipping.
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The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.
•Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in this
owner’s manual. Use only attachments recommended by The
Hoover Company; others may cause hazards.
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