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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed,includingthefollowing:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Donotuseonwetsurfaces.
• Connecttoaproperlygroundedoutletonly.See“GroundingInstructions.”
• Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenanyapplianceisusedbyornearchildren.Do
notallowcleaningsystemtobeusedasatoyortorununattendedatanytime.
• Donotpickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,suchascigarettes,matches,or
hotashes.
• Donotusetopickupflammableorcombustibleliquidssuchasgasolineorfine
woodsandingsoruseinareaswheretheymaybepresent.
• Donotusewithoutfilterinplace.Emptydustcontainerandcleanfilterfrequently
whenpickingupveryfinematerialssuchaspowder.
• Donotusewithoutfilterbaginplaceonmodelsincludingafilterbag.Changebag
frequentlywhenpickingupveryfinematerialssuchaspowder.
• Useextracarewhencleaningstairs.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings
blocked:keepfreeofdust,lint,hair,andanythingthatmayreduceairflow.
• Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecordasahandle,closeadooroncordorpullcord
aroundsharpedgesorcorners.Donotrunapplianceovercord.Keepcordaway
fromheatedsurfaces.
• Alwaysdisconnectcordfromelectricaloutletbeforeservicingthepowerunit.
• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.Never
handleplugorappliancewithwethands.
• Unplugcleanerwhennotinuse.Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
• Donotusewithdamagedcordorplug.Ifapplianceisnotworkingasitshould,has
beendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater,takeittoaHoover
SalesandServiceCenterorAuthorizedHooverWarrantyServiceDealer(Depot).
• Usevacuumcleaneronlyforitsintendeduseasdescribedinthisowner’smanual.
UseonlyattachmentsrecommendedbyHoover;othersmaycausehazards.When
usingaccessorykits,notetheseadditionalSafeguards:
• Donotusepowerednozzleoutdoors.
• Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,feetandallpartsofbodyawayfromopenings,
rotatingagitatorandanyothermovingparts.Donotoperatenozzleinbarefeetor
whenwearingopentoeshoesorsandals.
• Disconnect hose from wall inlet and cord from electrical outlet when not
inuseandbeforeservicingmotorizednozzle.
• Thehosecontainselectricalwires.Donotuseifdamaged,cut,orpunctured.Avoid
pickingupsharpobjects.
• Alwaysdisconnectcordfromelectricaloutletbeforeconnectingordisconnecting
hoseormotorizednozzle.