Hoover BH50010 Manual - Page 2

THIS VACUUM IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: CLEANER ASSEMBLY MAY INCLUDE SMALL PARTS. SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT A CHOKING HAZARD. When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. • ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. • SEE SEPARATE MANUAL PERTAINING TO BATTERY AND CHARGING OPERATION. • DO NOT LEAVE VACUUM CLEANER UNATTENDED. • WARNING: FULLY ASSEMBLE VACUUM CLEANER BEFORE OPERATING. • WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: • Do not use the unit, store, or charge battery outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not allow to get wet. • 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 charger with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum or charger is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center for inspection. return it to an authorized Hoover Dealer for inspection. • Do not pull or carry by charger 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 charger by pulling on cord. To unplug charger, grasp the plug, not the cord. • Do not handle charger (including charger plug and terminals), battery, or appliance with wet hands. • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of 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 the vacuum cleaner without filter and dirt cup in place. • 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. • Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If any liquid gets on the skin wash quickly with soap and water. If any liquid gets into the eyes, do not rub eyes, immediately flush them with clean water continuously for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately. • Use only the charger (Hoover Part# BH50005) supplied by the manufacturer to recharge. • Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents. • Use only battery (Hoover Part # BH50000) supplied by manufacturer to operate this product. • Always turn off and remove battery before connecting or disconnecting optional motorized power brush, or before servicing. • Do not dispose of battery in a fire or trash compactor. See battery disposal section at end of this manual for directions. • 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. • Do not incinerate the charger, battery, or appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS