Bissell 1400 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use LITTLE GREEN
®
if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
into water. Have it repaired at an Authorized
Service Center.
Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord. Do
not unplug by pulling on cord.
Always connect to a properly grounded outlet;
see grounding instructions.
Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug.
WARNING: The Power Cord on this product
contains lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded wiring system. If it should
malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a safe path of least resistance for
electrical current, reducing the risk of
electrical shock. The cord for this appliance
has an equipment-grounding conductor and
a grounding plug. It must only be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper
connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electrical
shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or service person if you aren’t sure if the
outlet is properly grounded. DO NOT
MODIFY THE PLUG. If it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician. This appliance is
designed for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounding attachment
plug that looks like the plug in the
drawing above. Make certain that the
appliance is connected to an outlet
having the same configuration as the
plug. No plug adapter should be used
with this appliance.
This model is for household use only.
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
Read all
instructions before using your
LITTLE GREEN
®
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or injury:
Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User’s Guide.
Use only BISSELL cleaning products
intended for use in this appliance.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
Do not handle LITTLE GREEN
®
plug or
appliance with wet hands.
Do not leave LITTLE GREEN
®
when it is
plugged in.
Do not put any object into appliance openings
or use with blocked openings. Keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce
air flow.
Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers
or body parts to openings or moving parts.
Keep appliance on a level surface.
Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
Do not carry the appliance while in use.
Never spray at people or animals.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not pick up hot or burning objects.
Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in
the presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.).
Do not use appliance in an enclosed space
filled with vapors given off by oil base paint,
paint thinner, some moth proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around
sharp corners or edges, run appliance over
cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance and troubleshooting.
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin
3