IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING:
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating
agitator and other moving parts.
• Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• 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.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and
the bag.
• Do not use without dust bag or dirt cup in place. Change bag frequently when picking up
very fine materials such as powder.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• 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.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use 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 surfaces.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never handle
plug or appliance with wet hands.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and
a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug.
• 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 Hoover Commercial
Service Center or Authorized Hoover Commercial Warranty Service Distributor.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
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