When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY:
• Fully assemble before operating.
• Do not store or charge battery outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow charger to get wet.
• DO NOT expose to rain, Store indoors.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by
children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary
when used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep
children away from product, and do not allow children to
place fingers or other objects into any openings.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only Hoover
ommended attachments and products.
• Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance
or charger is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a
service center prior to continuing use, call customer ser-
vice at 800-406-2005.
• Do not pull or carry charger by cord, use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord. To unplug char-
ger, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle charger including charger plug and charger
terminals, or appliance with wet hands.
• 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 flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid
personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from
falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs on floor.
Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result
in injury or damage.
• 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 pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
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cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without Filters and/or Tanks in place.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• Due to internal component damage, use only Hoover
cleaning products intended for use with this machine. See
the cleaning products section of this manual.
• Do not incinerate the charger, battery, or the appliance
even if is severely damaged. The batteries can explode
in a fire.
RISK OF FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND INJURY. NEVER EXPOSE
YOUR BATTERY PACK OR CHARGER TO WATER, MOISTURE, OR
FLUIDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CORROSIVE OR CON-
DUCTIVE FLUIDS, OR ALLOW FLUIDS TO FLOW INSIDE THESE
ITEMS.
Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as salt water, chlorine,
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing
products, etc., can cause a short circuit in the battery pack.
rec-
If your battery pack is exposed to a corrosive or conductive
fluid, do not attempt to use or charge the battery pack and
immediately perform the following steps:
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including
eye protection and rubber gloves.
• Place your exposed battery pack in a large bucket, such as
a 5 gallon or similar bucket, and fill the bucket with regular
tap water. Do not place more than two packs in the bucket.
• Locate the bucket outdoors in an area inaccessible to
children and pets and away from all buildings, garages/
sheds, structures, vehicles, and combustible/flammable
materials.
• Leave the battery pack(s) in the bucket filled with tap water
and call Customer Service at 1-800-406-2005 for addi-
tional instructions on the proper disposal of the exposed
battery pack(s).
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connecting to battery pack, picking up
or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your
finger on the switch or energizing appliance that has the
switch on invites accidents.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufac-
turer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of injury and fire when used with another
battery pack.
• Use appliance only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other packs may create a risk of injury
and fire.
• Use battery only with charger listed. For use with Hoover
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