IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Do not use on wet surfaces.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instructions."
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do
not allow cleaning system to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or fine
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not use without filter in place. Empty dust container and clean filter frequently
when picking up very fine materials such as powder.
• Do not use without filter bag in place on models including a filter bag. Change bag
frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.
• Use extra care when cleaning stairs.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings
blocked: keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• 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.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the power unit.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• 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, take it to a Hoover
Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in this owner's manual.
Use only attachments recommended by Hoover; others may cause hazards. When
using accessory kits, note these additional Safeguards:
• Do not use powered nozzle outdoors.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,
rotating agitator and any other moving parts. Do not operate nozzle in bare feet or
when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
• Disconnect hose from wall inlet and cord from electrical outlet when not
in use and before servicing motorized nozzle.
• The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut, or punctured. Avoid
picking up sharp objects.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before connecting or disconnecting
hose or motorized nozzle.
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