Important Safeguards!
ken using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
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•Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance Is used by or near chlldren. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be ueed as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating agitator and any other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close 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 pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as ciga- rettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the bag.
•Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
•Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place. Change bag fre- quently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•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.
•Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
•The use of an extension cord is .not recommended.
•Do not use wtth damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
•Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described In the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause hazards.
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