Dirt Devil M08230 Revision 3 (1/2003)

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Please read these instructions

carefully before using your

Ultra Hand Vac.

Let us help you put your

vacuum together or answer

any questions:

1-800-321

-1

134

(USA

&

Canada)

CONSUMER INFORMATION

*.THIS VACUUM IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THlS APPLIANCE

ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THE CORDS, WIRES AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH THlS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS INCLUDING LEAD OR LEAD COM-

POUNDS, KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH

HANDS AFTER USING.

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 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 a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134 for the nearest service center.

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 appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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.

To avoid injury, particularly to face and head, keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from the

revolving brush.

Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

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.

Look on your vacuum cleaner and follow all label and marking instructions.

Do not use an extension cord with this cleaner.

Keep end of hose, wands and other openings away from your face and body. To avoid injury, particularly to face and head,

keep your hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts; especially the revolving brush.

Store the vacuum cleaner indoors.

Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents.

Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is listed on the

cleaner plate.

Approved by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturer's Association Executive Committee, April 29, 1987.

WARNING:

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

still does not fit, contact a qual-

ified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

NOTE: RETURN YOUR WARRANTY CARD TO REGISTER YOUR CLEANER

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