IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR UPRIGHT VACUUM.
WARNING: To reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
■Use indoors only.
■Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.
■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, return it to a service agent.
■Do not handle unit with wet hands.
■Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners or edges, run appliance over cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
■Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by grasping plug.
■Do not run appliance over cord.
■Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
■Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to openings or moving parts.
■Do not pick up hot or burning objects such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
■Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapour.
■Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapours given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing substances, flam- mable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours.
■Not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
■Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
■Remove plug from electrical outlet before clean- ing or maintaining the appliance.
■If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
■Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).
■Do not allow to be used as a toy.
■Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide.
■Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
■Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
■Keep appliance on a level surface.
■Turn off all controls before unplugging.
■Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
■Do not use without debris tank and/or filters
in place.
■Pay close attention when working around children.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IMPORTANT
FOR OPERATION ON A
FOR RESIDENTS OF THE
UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable BS 1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13 amp (ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier contained in the plug. (Spares may be obtained from your BISSELL supplier). If for any reason the plug is cut off, it must be disposed of, as it is an electric shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 amp socket.
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