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IMPORTanT SafETy InSTRUCTIOnSWhen using an electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
REaD aLL InSTRUCTIOnS BEfORE USInG THIS aPPLIanCE.waRnInG: Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
waRnInG: Some household dust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos
and lead in lead based paint.
waRnInG: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
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To reduce the risk of electric shock – Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. 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, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
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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 charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free
of dust,lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in
areas where they may be present.
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Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
•Do not charge the unit outdoors.
•Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
•Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can
explod e in a fire.
• Thisapplianceisintendedforhouseholduseonlyandnotforcommercialorindustrialuse.
•ShockHazard.Toprotectagainstriskofelectricalshock,donotputunitorcharging
base in water or other liquid.
• Donotallowthecordtohangovertheedgeofatableorcounterortouchhotsurfaces.The
unit should be placed or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.
• Plugthechargerdirectlyintoanelectricaloutlet.
•Usethechargeronlyinastandardelectricaloutlet(120V/60Hz).
•Unplugthechargerfromoutletbeforeanyroutinecleaningormaintenance.
•Thisproductincludesrechargeablenickelcadmiumbatteries.Donotincinerate
batteries as they will explode at high temperatures.
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Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is a
20-35%solutionofpotassiumhydroxide,getsontheskin(1)washquicklywithsoapandwater
or(2)neutralizewithamildacidsuchaslemonjuiceorvinegar.Iftheliquidgetsintotheeyes,
flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
•Donotlookintotheairventswhentheunitisswitchedon,assometimes
there is a possibility of small debris being discharged from the air vents, especially after
cleaning / replacement of the filters as debris inside the unit can be disturbed.
SafETy GUIDELInES - DEfInITIOnS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual.
The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS.Thesymbolsbelowareusedtohelpyourecognize thisinformation.
DanGER: Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,will
result in death or serious injury.
waRnInG: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CaUTIOn: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,may
result in minor or mod er ate injury.
nOTICE: Usedwithoutthesafetyalertsymbolindicatespotentiallyhazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.