IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using an elec- trical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: Read all instructions before using your vacuum cleaner. Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is larger than right). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a non- polarized outlet or extension cord
■Do not leave vacuum cleaner when it is plugged in
■Do not perform maintenance when vacuum cleaner is plugged in
■Do not use with damaged cord or plug
■Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord
■Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners, run vacuum cleaner over cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces
■If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a Service Centre
■Do not allow children to operate vacuum cleaner or use as a toy
■Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with wet hands
■Do not put any object into ventilation openings, use with blocked opening or restrict air flow
■Do not use without filters in place
■Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to openings
■Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or any hot or burning objects
■Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc
■Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.)
■Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present
■Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed space filled with vapours given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours
■Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide
■Use only manufacturer’s recommended Nozzles and replacement parts
■Use only on dry, indoor surfaces
■Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc
■Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner
■Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
■Pay close attention when working around children
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
This model is for household use only.
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