Important Safety Instructions
When using an electrical vacuum, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave vacuum unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used 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. If vacuum is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped in water, return it to an authorized service center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.
9. 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 ow.
10. Keep hair, clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
11. Turn o the control before unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
14. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
15. Do not use without dust bag and/or lters in place.
16. Look on your vacuum and follow all label and marking instructions.
17. Keep end of hose, wands and other openings away from your face and body.
18. Always unplug this vacuum before connecting or disconnecting vacuum hose.
19. Store the vacuum indoors. Put the vacuum away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
20. Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. Correct voltage is listed on the rating
label.
21. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
22. Do not use for any purpose other than as described in this user’s guide.
23. If the vacuum is damaged, it must be repaired by an authorized service center or a similarly qualied person.
24. Do not run vacuum over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
25. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - This vacuum must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides
the path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This vacuum is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualied electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the vacuum – if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
This vacuum is for use on a normal 120-volt circuit and has
a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug illus-
trated in sketch A in Figure 20. Make sure that the vacuum is
connected to an outlet having the same conguration as the
plug. No adaptor should be used with this vacuum.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD
OR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will
t in a polarized outlet in only one direction. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact
a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.