Fantom Vacuum FM718 - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Bagless Upright Vacuum, basic safety precautions should
always be observed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or injury:
1. Do NOT leave vacuum cleaner
unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before
removing filters.
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock – do
NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do NOT allow children to use 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.
Do NOT use vacuum cleaner if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water. Return appliance to
FANTOM for examination, repair or
adjustment.
6. Do NOT pull or carry by cord. Do NOT 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 vacuum cleaner
with wet hands.
9. Do NOT use the vacuum cleaner to pick
up large objects or objects that are likely
to damage the vacuum cleaner.
10. 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.
11. Do NOT pick up hot coals, cigarette butts,
matches or any hot, smoking, or burning
objects.
12. Do NOT pick up hard or sharp objects
such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
13. Do NOT use without filters in place.
Use ONLY filters and accessories
provided by FANTOM. Failure to do so
will void the warranty.
14. Turn off all controls before plugging or
unplugging vacuum cleaner into
electrical outlet.
15. Use extra care when vacuuming on
stairs.
16. Do NOT pick up flammable or
combustible materials (lighter fluid,
gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
17. Do NOT pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
18. Do NOT use in an enclosed space
filled with vapors given off by oil based
paints, paint thinner, moth proofing
substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapors.
19. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
20. Do NOT use for any purpose other
than described in this user’s guide.
21. The use of an extension cord is not
recommended.
22. Do NOT put any objects into openings.
Do NOT use with any opening blocked.
Keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything else that may reduce air flow.
23. Store your appliance indoors in a cool,
dry area.
24. Keep your work area well lit.
25. Do NOT immerse the vacuum into
water or other liquids.
26. Keep end of hose, wands and other
openings away from your face and
body.
27. To avoid damaging the carpet, keep
the vacuum cleaner head moving at all
times.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
WARNING: 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
the proper outlet. Do NOT modify the plug in any way.
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