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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:
• Fullyassemblebeforeoperating.
• Operatecleaneronlyatvoltagespecifiedondataplateonlowerbackofcleaner.
• Donotleaveappliancewhenpluggedin.Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuseandbefore
cleaning or servicing.
• Useindoorsonly.
• DoNotimmerse.Useonlyoncarpetmoistenedbycleaningprocess.
• UseonlyHOOVER
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cleaning products intended for use with this machine. (See the
“Cleaning Products” section of this manual.)
• Donotallowtobeusedasatoy.Notintendedforusebychildrenage12andunder.
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 manufacturer’s recommended
attachments and products.
• Donotusewithdamagedcordorplug.Ifapplianceisnotworkingasitshould,has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center
prior to continuing use.
• Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecordasahandle,closeadooroncord,orpullcord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
• Donothandleplugorappliancewithwethands.
• Donotputanyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningblocked;keepfreeof
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andallpartsofbodyawayfromopeningsandmoving
parts.
• Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
• Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.Toavoidpersonalinjuryordamage,andtoprevent
the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place
cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.
• Donotusetopickupflammableorcombustibleliquids,suchasgasoline,orfinewood
sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Connecttoaproperlygroundedoutletonly.SeeGroundingInstructions.
• Donotpickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,suchascigarettes,matches,orhot
ashes.
• Donotusewithouttanksinplace.
• Donotcleanoverfloorelectricaloutlets.
• WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS