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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT
Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the unit before operating. Safety is a
combination of common sense,staying alert and knowing how your unit works. Use this unit only
as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your unit use only
Sanitaire recommended accessories
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed including the
following:
WARNING
:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Do not run the unit unattended
• WARNING - To reduce the risk of Electrical Shock - Use indoors only.
•
WARNING - To Reduce the Risk of Fire - Do not use a flammable or combustible liquid to clean a
floor.
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Do not use this unit near flammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline or other fuels, lighter
fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust,
grain dust, or gun powder. Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors in an area above 32°F where the machine will not freeze.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug, or other parts.
• If the unit is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service center.
• Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners.
• Do not run the unit over the cord.
• Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands..
• Do not store near hazardous materials.
• Do not allow it be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before cleaning, making
adjustments or repairs.
• Do not leave the unit unattended when plugged in. Unplug from wall outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not operate with any ventilation openings blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce air flow.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when using the unit on stairs.
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Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
• Do not use an extension cord with this unit.
• If the machine tips over during use, shut it off immediately and set it upright and wait for the motor to stop
completely.
• WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
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