Important Safety Instructions

Grounding Pin

Grounded Outlets

Read all instructions before using your portable DEEP CLEANER.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

»Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions. Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug.

»Do not leave appliance when it is plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

»Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

»Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

»Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

»Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, dam- aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired at an authorized service center.

»Always install float before any wet pick-up operation.

»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 unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

»Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

»Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

»Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

»Turn off all controls before plug- ging or unplugging appliance.

»Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

»Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosine, etc.) or use in areas where they may be present.

»Do not use appliance 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 use to pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).

»Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

»Use only BISSELL cleaning prod- ucts intended for use with this appliance to prevent internal com- ponent damage. See the Cleaning Fluid section of this guide.

»Keep appliance on a level surface.

»Do not carry the appliance while in use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

This model is for household use only. Commercial use of this unit voids the manufacturer’s warranty.

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you aren’t sure if the outlet is properly grounded. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is designed for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug in the illustration. Make certain that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No plug adapter should be used with this appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded wiring system. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safe path of least resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has

an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. It must only be

plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.