Bissell 74T5 Important Safety Instructions, Reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury

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:

■Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

■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 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 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, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours.

■Not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety

■Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

■Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning 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 the dirt container and filters in place.

■Pay close attention when working around children.

■Unplug before attaching TurboBrush™ tool.

■Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

This model is for household use only.

IMPORTANT

FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50/60 Hz POWER SUPPLY 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 mains socket.

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