Oreck 1600 - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
!
General Warnings
Read all instructions before using the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
when using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
• Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• 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 manufac-
turer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center or
call customer service at: US: 1-800-989-3535
Canada: 1-888-676-7325
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not run appliance over cord.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance 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 air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away
from openings and moving parts.
• Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without filter bag assembly in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.