Hoover S1349 - Manual (Page 3)

When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
Do not use on wet surfaces.
Close supervision is necessary when
near children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to
run unattended at any time.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of bod
away
from openings, rotating agitator and other moving parts. o not
operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or
sandals.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as ciga-
rettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut or
punctured.
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the bag.
Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting
hose or motorized nozzle.
Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Change bag fre-
quently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air
flow.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on
cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appli-
ance over cord. Keep cord awa from heated surfaces.
Always disconnect cord from e ectrical outlet before servicing the
cleaner.
Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before
ing.
o not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
If cleaner has a cord reel, hold on to the plug while cord is being
rewound to prevent cord from whipping.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as
it should, has been dro ped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, take it to a
oover Factory Service Center or Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the
instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover
Company; others may cause hazards.
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