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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 OR INJURY: • To avoid internal component damage, use only Hoover® cleaning products intended for use with this Appliance. (See Cleaning Products section of this manual.) • Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not immerse product. • Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instructions". • Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. • Do not use without tanks in place. • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs. • 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 of 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 from outlet when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging. • Unplug before connecting the SpinScrub® hand tool. • Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the carpet cleaner. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. • Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands. • Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close 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 use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to an Authorized Hoover® Warranty Service Dealer. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow carpet cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time. • Do not point tools toward people or pets. • To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine. • 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 may 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. 3

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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 OR INJURY:
To avoid internal component damage, use only Hoover
®
cleaning products intended
for use with this Appliance. (See Cleaning Products section of this manual.)
Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not
immerse product.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See “Grounding Instructions”.
Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
Do not use without tanks in place.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs.
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 of 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 from outlet when not in use. Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
Unplug before connecting the SpinScrub
®
hand tool.
Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the carpet cleaner.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close 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 use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to an
Authorized Hoover
®
Warranty Service Dealer.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do
not allow carpet cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
Do not point tools toward people or pets.
To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using
detergents and other cleaners with this machine.
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 may 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.