Hoover BH53020 Product Manual - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY: • Fully assemble before operating. • Do not use appliance on wet surfaces. Do not expose appliance to rain. Store appliance indoors. • The charger is for indoor use only. Be sure to always keep the appliance and charger indoors in a dry place. • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings. • Use only as described in this manual. Use only Hoover® recommended attachments and products. • Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance or charger is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use. • Do not pull or carry charger by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. 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 charger terminals, 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 body away from openings and moving parts. • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs to avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place vacuum at the bottom of the stairs on the floor. Do not place vacuum on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage. When using tools, always ensure the handle is in the upright position. • Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or fine wood shavings, or use in areas where they may be present. • Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. • Do not use without Dirt Cup and/or Filters in place. • Turn power switch off before removing or installing brush roll. • Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting tools. • Do not incinerate the charger, battery, or appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire. • This product includes rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130ºC may cause explosion. • Do not expose battery to crushing, incineration or similar actions. • Do not dispose of battery in a fire or trash compactor. See battery disposal section for directions. • Do not attempt to disassemble battery. • Unplug the charger from the outlet before any routine cleaning or maintenance. 4