Windsor Flexamatic FM15 10120040 - Manual (Page 5)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precaution must always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not use near small children. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5. 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 service center.
6. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. 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.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Do not
place fingers or other body parts under vacuum unless unplugged.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place. Do not wash filters.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may
have been present.
16. Machines can cause fire when operated near flammable vapors or materials. Do not operate this machine
near flammable fluids, dust or vapors.
17. Maintenance and repairs must be done by qualified personnel.
18. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of appliances.
19. Do not use machine as a step.
20. If used on plush carpet or carpet with thick padding, do not leave machine in one place with machine
turned on.
21. Do not re-use bags. Once full, discard and replace with a new bag.
22. Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting motorized nozzle.
23. Do not touch the brush roller while the machine is plugged in. Brush may unexpectedly restart. To reduce
the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.
24. The vacuum has an electronic overload protection. The power head could shut itself off if used on certain
carpets. If that should occur, turn off the machine, unplug it and look for a blockage. If there is no
blockage, reduce the load on the brush roller by adjusting the brush height to a higher level (up to 4)
25. Store the vacuum in a dry place at room temperature. When the vacuum is not in use, you should wrap
the cord on the cable hooks.
26. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS