Bissell 6489 - Manual (Page 3)

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
REAd ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USINg
YOUR CANISTER
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:
■ Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
■ Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
■ To unplug, grasp plug, not cord.
■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close door on cord, pull cord
around sharp corners, run cleaner over
cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
■ Hold plug when rewinding the cord
onto the reel. Do not allow the plug
to whip when rewinding.
■ Do not use cleaner if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or
dropped into water. Have it repaired
at an Authorized Service Center.
■ Do not allow children to use as a toy.
■ Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■ Do not handle cleaner or plug with
wet hands.
■ Do not put any object into openings, use
with blocked opening, or restrict air flow.
■ Do not use without dust bag and/or
filters in place.
■ Do not allow hair, loose clothing, fingers
or body parts to get near openings or
floor brush in the appliance.
■ Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches or any hot, smoking,
or burning objects.
■ Do not pick up hard or sharp objects
such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
■ Do not pick up flammable or combus-
tible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline,
kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence
of explosive liquids or vapor.
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
■ Do not use in an enclosed space filled
with vapors given off by oil base paint,
paint thinner, some moth proofing
substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapors.
■ Do not use for any purpose other
than described in this User’s Guide.
■ Always turn off this appliance before con-
necting or disconnecting vacuum hose.
■ Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
■ Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
■ Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface.
■ Turn off all controls before plugging
in or unplugging cleaner.
■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■ Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
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 out-
let. Do not change the plug in any way.
This model is for household use only.