Bissell Zing Bagless Canister Vacuum Zing® User's Guide - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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: ■ Do not leave cleaner when it is plugged in. ■ 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. www.bissell.com ■ Do not pick up flammable or combustible 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 connecting 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 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 outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. This model is for household use only. 3 800.237.7691