Riccar R40, Owner'S Manual

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IMPoRtAnt sAFetY InstRUCtIons

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 

USING THIS APPLIANCE

The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage 
caused when the appliance is not used according to the 
instructions, or for uses other than those for which it 
was intended. 

WARnInG:

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

•  Do not leave appliance 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 manufacturer’s recommended 
attachments. 

•  Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.  

If appliance is not working as it should,  
has been dropped, damaged, left  
outdoors, or dropped into water, return  
it to your Authorized Riccar Retailer  
for service. 

•  Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the  

cord as a handle, close a door on the cord,  
or pull the cord around sharp edges or 
corners.  Do not run appliance over the cord. 
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.  

•  Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To 

unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

•  Do not handle the 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 the body away from openings and 
moving parts. 

•  Do not pick up anything that is burning or 

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or 
hot ashes.

•   Do not use without a vacuum bag and/or 

filters in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging. 

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. 

•  Do not use to pick up flammable or 

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

•  Do not attempt to service the unit while 

appliance is plugged in. 

sAVe tHese InstRUCtIons.

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