Vacuum cleaner safety, Important safeguards, Warning save these instructions – GE 106766 User Manual

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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn

off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when
not in use and before servicing.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is

necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only

manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum

cleaner is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center before using.

• 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 vacuum cleaner over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not

allow plug to whip when rewinding.

• Do not use extension cords or outlets with

inadequate current carrying capacity.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or

disconnecting either hose or motorized nozzle.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp

the plug, not the cord.

• The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if

Vacuum Cleaner Safety

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.

WARNING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

damaged, cut or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp
objects.

• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet

hands.

• 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 airflow.

• This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a

revolving brush roll. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,

such as cigarettes, matches, or hot fireplace or
barbecue ashes. Live sparks or embers could start a
fire in waste material inside the tank.

• Do not use without dust bag, motor filter or with a

damaged filter.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use. To

prevent burns, avoid touching the belt pulley when
servicing the drive belt.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible

liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.

• Store your cleaner indoors and in a cool, dry area.

• Keep your work area well lighted.

• Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.

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