IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING:
When using an electrical product, basic precautions should
always be followed to avoid electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury, including the
following:
• Fully assemble product prior to use.
• Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning or servicing.
• Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
• Do not immerse. Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process.
• To Reduce the Risk of Fire and Electric Shock due to internal component damage, use
only HOOVER® Cleaning Fluids intended for use with this appliance. See the Cleaning
Fluid section (page 8) of this manual.
• 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 by or 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 manufacturer's recommended
attachments and products.
• Do not use product with damaged cord or plug. If product is not working as it should,
4
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service
at 1-800-944-9200 prior to continuing use.
• Do not pull or carry 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 by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug 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.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do 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.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
• Do not use without filters and tanks in place.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• Put product away after use to prevent tripping accidents.