IMPORTANT 
SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS 
BEFORE 
USING 
THIS 
MACHINE 
READ  ALL  INSTRUCTIONS 
AND 
CAUTIONARY 
MARKINGS 
IN 
THIS 
MANUAL 
AND 
ON 
THE 
MACHINE 
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including 
the following: 
& 
WARNING 
These 
warnings 
apply 
to 
the 
machine, 
and 
also 
where 
applicable, 
to 
all tools, accessories, 
chargers 
or 
mains 
adaptors. 
TO 
REDUCE 
THE 
RISK 
OF 
FIRE, 
ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, 
OR INJURY: 
1. 
This  Dyson machine 
is 
not intended 
for 
use  by young children 
or 
infirm persons with reduced 
physical, sensory 
or 
reasoning capabilities, 
or 
lack 
of 
experience 
and 
knowledge, unless they have 
been given supervision 
or 
instruction by a responsible person concerning use 
of 
the machine 
to 
ensure 
that 
they can use it safely. 
2. 
Do not allow 
to 
be used as a toy. Close attention 
is 
necessary when used by 
or 
near children. 
Children should be supervised to ensure 
that 
they 
do 
not play with the machine. 
3.  Use only as described in this Dyson 
Operating 
Manual. 
Do 
not carry 
out 
any maintenance other 
than that shown in this manual, 
or 
advised by the Dyson Helpline. 
4.  Suitable 
for 
dry 
locations ONLY. 
Do 
not use outdoors 
or 
on wet surfaces. 
5. 
Do 
not use to pick up water. 
6. 
Do 
not handle any 
part 
of 
the plug 
or 
machine with wet hands. 
7. 
Do 
not use with a 
damaged 
cord 
or 
plug. If the supply cord 
is 
damaged 
it must be replaced by 
Dyson, 
its 
service 
agent 
or 
similarly qualified persons in 
order 
to avoid a  hazard. 
8. 
If the machine 
is 
not working 
as 
it should, has received a sharp blow, has been dropped, 
damaged, 
left outdoors, 
or 
dropped 
into water, 
do 
not 
use 
and contact the Dyson Helpline. 
9.  Contact the Dyson Helpline when service 
or 
repair 
is 
required. 
Do 
not disassemble the machine 
as  incorrect reassembly 
may 
result in an electric shock 
or 
fire. 
10. 
Do 
not stretch the cord 
or 
place the cord 
under 
strain.  Keep the cord away 
from 
heated surfaces. 
Do 
not close a 
door 
on the cord, 
or 
pull the cord around sharp edges 
or 
corners. Arrange the 
cord away 
from 
traffic areas 
and 
where it will  not be stepped 
on 
or 
tripped over. 
Do 
not run over 
the cord. 
11. 
Do 
not unplug by pulling on the cord. 
To 
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. The use 
of 
an 
extension cord 
is 
not recommended. 
12. 
Do 
not use 
to 
pick 
up 
flammable 
or 
combustible liquids, such  as gasoline, 
or 
use  in areas where 
they 
or 
their vapors 
may 
be present. 
13. 
Do 
not pick up anything 
that 
is 
burning 
or 
smoking, such  as cigarettes, matches, 
or 
hot ashes. 
14.  Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts 
of 
the 
body 
away 
from 
openings 
and 
moving 
parts. 
Do 
not 
point 
the hose, 
wand 
or 
tools 
at 
your 
eyes 
or 
ears 
or 
put them in your mouth. 
15. 
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 
airflow
. 
16.  Use only Dyson recommended accessories 
and 
replacement parts. 
17
. 
To 
avoid a 
tripping 
hazard wind the cord when not in use. 
18. 
Do 
not 
use 
without the clear bin 
and 
filter in  place. 
19. 
Do 
not leave the machine when plugged in. 
Unplug 
when not in use 
and 
before servicing. 
20. 
Do 
not pull 
or 
carry by cord 
or 
use cord as  a handle. 
21.  Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. 
Do 
not 
work 
with the machine above you 
on 
the stairs. 
22.  Turn 
off 
all controls before unplugging. 
Unplug 
before connecting any tool 
or 
accessory. 
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