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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
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Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
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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.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
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Do not operate machine in flammable or explosive areas.
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Turn off all controls before unplugging.
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When servicing machine, use only manufacturer's replacement parts. All service should be per-
formed only by General Floorcraft authorized service centers.
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Use extra care when cleaning stairs.
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Do not immerse or use this machine in standing water. Such use can cause electric shock.
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Keep the electrical supply cord from contacting the rotating brush or drive block.
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When using an extension cord, use only a 3 conductor grounding cord, 12 gauge wire or heavier.
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Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instructions".
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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.
1500 DC-1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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