Bissell POWER GROOM COMPACT PET 13H8 - Manual (Page 3)

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
UPRIGHT VACUUM.
Always connect to a polarized outlet
(left slot is wider than right). Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance.
!
WARNING:
To
reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
■ Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a
non-polarized outlet or extension cord.
■ Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended
when it is plugged in.
■ Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
■ Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■ Do not allow children to operate vacuum
cleaner or use as a toy.
■ Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
■ Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User’s Guide.
■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
■ Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
■ If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, have it repaired at
an authorized service center.
■ 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. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
■ Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug
with wet hands.
■ Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
■ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
■ Turn off all controls before plugging or
unplugging vacuum cleaner.
■ Use extra care when cleaning stairs.
■ Do not pick up flammable materials
(lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.)
or use in the presence of explosive liquids
or vapors.
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
■ Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed
space filled with vapors given off by oil
base paint, paint thinner, some moth
proofing substances, flammable dust,
or other explosive or toxic vapors.
■ Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such
as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
■ Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
■ Do not use without filters in place.
■ Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface.
■ Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while
it is running.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
THIS APPLIANCE
HAS A POLARIZED
PLUG.
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 a
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
This model is for household use only.