Bissell 3-IN-1 VAC 38B1 - Manual (Page 3)

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
REAd ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USINg
YOUR VACUUM.
WARNINg:
To
reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
■ Unplug from outlet when not in use.
■ Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■ Use indoors only.
■ For dry pick up only.
■ Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.
■ 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, return it to a service agent.
■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around
sharp corners or edges or run appliance over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug
by grasping plug.
■ Do not run appliance over cord.
■ Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
■ Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
■ Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.
■ Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers
or body parts to openings or moving parts.
■ Do not pick up hot or burning objects such
as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
■ Do not pick up flammable or combustible
materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene,
etc.) or use in the presence of explosive
liquids or vapor.
■ Not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
■ Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
■ Remove plug from electrical outlet before
cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent in order to avoid a hazard.
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).
■ Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User’s Guide.
■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
■ Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow. Do not put any object
into the opening.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface.
■ Turn off all controls before unplugging.
■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■ Do not use without the dirt cup or a dust
bag and filters in place.
■ Do not allow to be used as a toy.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
This model is for household use only.
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.