IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Read all instructions before using your

upright. 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 electric shock, fire 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 Center.

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 carry the vacuum cleaner while it is running

Do not put any object into ventilation openings, use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow

Do not use without Vacuum Bag and/or filters in place

Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to openings or rotating floor brush

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 flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor

Do not pickup toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.)

Do not use vacuum cleaner 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 for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide

Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments

Use only on dry, indoor surfaces

Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.

Keep appliance on a level surface

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.

THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is larger 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.

2

Page 2
Image 2
Bissell 35401 warranty Important Safety Instructions