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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• Shock Hazard. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

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free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

Do not put any object into unit openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep

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Fire Hazard. Do not vacuum burning or smoking materials, such as lit cigarette butts,

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

matches or hot ashes.

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE

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Do not use on or near hot surfaces.

UNIT.

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Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.

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This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

use.

It is important for you to read and understand this manual.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturerʼs recommended

The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING

PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

attachments.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

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Unplug the charger from outlet before any routine cleaning or maintenance.

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This product includes rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries. Do not incinerate

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

batteries as they will explode at high temperatures.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

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20-35% solution of potassium hydroxide, gets on the skin (1) wash quickly with soap

Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid, which is a

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

minutes. Seek medical attention.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially

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Do not look into the air vents when the unit is switched on, as sometimes

there is a possibility of small debris being discharged from the air vents, especially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

after cleaning / replacement of the filters as debris inside the unit can be disturbed.

WARNING: Some household dust contains chemicals known to the

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State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as

asbestos and lead in lead based paint.

Symbols

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:

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The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their

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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do

definitions are as follows:

not allow to be used as a toy.

V..................volts

A ..................amperes

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Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit or charging

Hz................hertz

W..................watts

base in water or other liquid.

min ..............minutes

................alternating current

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Do not use dry hand vacs to pick up liquids, toxic substances, flammable or

............direct current

................no load speed

combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

................Class I Construction

..................earthing terminal

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Do not use wet/dry hand vacs to pick up toxic substances, flammable or combustible

(grounded)

................safety alert symbol

liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not operate in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes or liquids.

................Class II Construction

.../min or rpm ........revolutions or reciprocation

• Shock Hazard. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or charger or after

(double insulated)

per minute

the appliance malfunctions, is left outdoors, dropped into water or is damaged in any

• When using an extension

manner. Return the appliance to any authorized service facility.

• Do not use dry hand vacs outdoors or on wet surfaces.

cord, be sure to use one

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

heavy enough to carry the

Volts

Total Length of Cord in Feet

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Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the charger or base by the cord or yank to

current your product will

120V

0-25

26-50

51-100

101-150

disconnect from an outlet; instead grasp the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep

draw. An undersized cord

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m)

(15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners.

240V

0-50

51-100

101-200

201-300

will cause a drop in line

• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces. The

(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

voltage resulting in loss of

Ampere Rating

unit should be placed or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.

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Do not use an extension cord. Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.

power and overheating.

Not more

American Wire Gauge

The following table shows

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Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).

Than

the correct size to use

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Do not attempt to use the charger with any other product; do not attempt to charge this

depending on cord length

product with any other charger. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to

and nameplate ampere

recharge.

rating. If in doubt, use the

Not Recommended

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Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

next heavier gauge. The

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Do not insert accessories when unit is running.

smaller the gauge number,

the heavier the cord.

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