Bissell 3596 - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
UPRIGHT VACUUM.
Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is
wider than right). Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before conducting maintenance.
WARNING:
To reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:
■ Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a
non-polarized outlet or extension cord.
■ Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended
when it is plugged in.
■ Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
■ Unplug before attaching TurboBrush.
■ Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■ Do not allow children to operate vacuum
cleaner or use as a toy.
■ Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
■ Do not use for any purpose other than described
in this User’s Guide.
■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
■ 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, have it repaired at an
authorized Service Centre.
■ Do not pull or carry by 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.
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
■ Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with
wet hands.
■ Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
openings 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.
■ Turn off all controls before plugging or
unplugging vacuum cleaner.
■ Use extra care when cleaning stairs.
■ Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter
fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
■ Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed
space filled with vapours given off by oil base
paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing
substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapours.
■ Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as
glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
■ Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
■ Do not use without filters in place.
■ Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface.
■ Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it
is running.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
THIS APPLIANCE HAS
A POLARIZED PLUG.
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 a proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
This model is for household use only.