Hoover F6207-900 Owners Manual - Page 3

mportant Safety nstructions When using an dectrical appliance, always f011ow basic precautlons, including the following; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING: -toreductheeriskofnre€,lectrsihcock, or injury: " Use indoors only. o Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process° Do not immerse product. ,, Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding InstTuctions"° o Do not dean over floor electrical outlets.. * Do not use without tanks in place. o Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs. o Use carpet cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. ,, Use only attachments recommended by Hoover; others may cause hazards. ,, The use ot: an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug. ', Unplug carpet cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging ,, Unplug carpet cleaner before connecting tile toolo ,, Always disconnect cord from dectrical outlet before servicing the carpet deaner_ ,' Do not unplug b?_p, ulling on cord. To unplug, grasp tile plug, not the cord° ,, Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands. ,, Do not pull or caw by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or puI1 cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not TUnappliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. , Do not use with damaged cord or plug., tf appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer. ,, Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not a!low carpet cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at aw time.. ,, Do not point tools toward people or pets. "Use on!y commercially available Hoover SteamVac_'' cleaners intended for machine application. Do not use any type of wax with carpet cleaner. ,, Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach. " Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they mw be present. ,, Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this appliance. ,_Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes° ,, Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the carpet cleaner. -Pney mw damage the machine. ,, Keep hair, loose dothing, flncjers, feet and alt parts of body away from openings and moving parts. ° Do not put aw object into openings. Do not use with aw opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything fl3at mw reduce air flow. ,, q'o help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they are d_. Keep children and pets aww from carpets until they are completely dry° ,, Store in a dw place. Do not expose machine to fi'eezing temperatures. Save these instructions!