WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
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, return it to a authorized service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
The machine was designed for the use as per instructions and recommendations written in this man-
ual. Any deviation from its proper use or purpose and the consequential damage that may occur is
the sole responsibility of the end user.
Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
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.
Do not operate machine in flammable or explosive areas.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
When servicing machine, use only manufacturer's replacement parts. All service should be per-
formed only by General Floorcraft authorized service centers.
Use extra care when cleaning stairs.
Do not immerse or use this machine in standing water. Such use can cause electric shock.
Keep the electrical supply cord from contacting the rotating brush or drive block.
When using an extension cord, use only a 3 conductor grounding cord, 12 gauge wire or heavier.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instructions".
Make sure the machine is plugged into an electrical outlet with the same voltage and frequency rat-
ing as shown on the nameplate of the machine. Do not attempt to plug a 115-volt machine into a 230-
volt outlet.
GVS-17", 19" & 21" Series
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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