DeLonghi Upright Vacuum Cleaner - Manual (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, includ-
ing the following:
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1) Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
2) Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Do not allow vacuum to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
3) Keep hair, loose clothing , fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating ag-
itator and other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe
shoes or sandals.
4) Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
5) Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where
they may be present.
6) Avoid picking up hard , sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the
bag.
7) Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting motorized nozzle.
8) Do not use without dust bag or filters in place . Change bag frequently when picking up very
fine materials such as powder.
9) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
10) 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.
11) Do not pull or carry by cord, use a cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated sur-
faces.
12) Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
13) Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14) Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug , grasp the plug, not the cord. Never handle plug
or appliance with wet hands.
15) The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
16) 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 service center.
17) Use vaccum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attach-
ments recommended.
18) 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 the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the appliance and/or accessories supplied without prior notice.