Hoover ONEPWR Spotless GO Cordless Portable Carpet Product Manual - Page 3

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. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY: • Fully assemble before operating. • Do not store or charge battery outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not allow charger to get wet. • DO NOT expose to rain, Store indoors. • 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, call customer service at 800-406-2005. • 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 cleaner at bottom of stairs on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage. • D o not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, 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 Filters and/or Tanks in place. • Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. • Due to internal component damage, use only Hoover® cleaning products intended for use with this machine. See the cleaning products section of this manual. • Do not incinerate the charger, battery, or the appliance even if is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire. WARNING! RISK OF FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND INJURY. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BATTERY PACK OR CHARGER TO WATER, MOISTURE, OR FLUIDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CORROSIVE OR CONDUCTIVE FLUIDS, OR ALLOW FLUIDS TO FLOW INSIDE THESE ITEMS. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as salt water, chlorine, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit in the battery pack. If your battery pack is exposed to a corrosive or conductive fluid, do not attempt to use or charge the battery pack and immediately perform the following steps: • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye protection and rubber gloves. • Place your exposed battery pack in a large bucket, such as a 5 gallon or similar bucket, and fill the bucket with regular tap water. Do not place more than two packs in the bucket. • Locate the bucket outdoors in an area inaccessible to children and pets and away from all buildings, garages/ sheds, structures, vehicles, and combustible/flammable materials. • Leave the battery pack(s) in the bucket filled with tap water and call Customer Service at 1-800-406-2005 for additional instructions on the proper disposal of the exposed battery pack(s). • Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that has the switch on invites accidents. • Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of injury and fire when used with another battery pack. • Use appliance only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other packs may create a risk of injury and fire. • Use battery only with charger listed. For use with Hoover® PG.2