IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Bagless Upright Vacuum, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury:
1.Do NOT leave vacuum cleaner unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before removing filters.
2.To reduce the risk of electric shock – do NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3.Do NOT allow children to use as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4.Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5.Do NOT use with damaged cord or plug. Do NOT use vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water. Return appliance to FANTOM for examination, repair or adjustment.
6.Do NOT pull or carry by cord. Do NOT 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.
7.Do NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8.Do NOT handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
9.Do NOT use the vacuum cleaner to pick up large objects or objects that are likely to damage the vacuum cleaner.
10.Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating agitator and other moving parts. Do NOT operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes.
11.Do NOT pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or any hot, smoking, or burning objects.
12.Do NOT pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
13.Do NOT use without filters in place. Use ONLY filters and accessories provided by FANTOM. Failure to do so will void the warranty.
14.Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner into electrical outlet.
15.Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
16.Do NOT pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
17.Do NOT pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
18.Do NOT use in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil based paints, paint thinner, moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
19.Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
20.Do NOT use for any purpose other than described in this user’s guide.
21.The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
22.Do NOT put any objects into openings. Do NOT use with any opening blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything else that may reduce air flow.
23.Store your appliance indoors in a cool, dry area.
24.Keep your work area well lit.
25.Do NOT immerse the vacuum into water or other liquids.
26.Keep end of hose, wands and other openings away from your face and body.
27.To avoid damaging the carpet, keep the vacuum cleaner head moving at all times.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
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 the proper outlet. Do NOT modify the plug in any way.
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