Important Safety Instructions - Sharp EC-12TWT9 Operation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be
followed including the following:
Read all instructions carefully before using this vacuum cleaner.
WAR N IN G/To
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1 Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces°
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Do not leave unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before user-servicing.
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Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not allow to be used as a toy.
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Use only for intended use as described in this manual.
Use only the manufacturer's recommended attachments and paper bag.
Never operate this vacuum cleaner if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, exposed to weather or
dropped into water.
Return the vacuum cleaner to a Sharp Authorized Service Dealer or Station in
the United States for examination and repair.
Do not pull or carry this vacuum cleaner by the power cord. Do not use the
power cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp
edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not run this vacuum cleaner over the cord.
7 Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the cord. To disconnect from an
outlet, grasp the plug, not the cord.
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Never operate this vacuum cleaner with any air opening blocked. Keep the air
openings free of dust, lint, hair and any other similar material.
When the secondary filter becomes dirty, rinse in warm water. Filters should
be completely dry before reusing.
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Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
1 0 Keep hair, face, fingers and loose clothing away from any openings, such as
--the agitator and all moving parts.
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Do not pick up lit cigarettes, hot ashes, matches or similar materials, razor
blades, needles, pins or other sharp objects.
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Never operate this vacuum cleaner without a paper bag and filters in place.
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Before removing the plug from the outlet, turn all controls to the "OFF" position.
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