Bissell 4122 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical
appli-
ance, basic precautions should be
observed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
CANISTER VACUUM.
Always connect to a polarized outlet
(left slot is wider than right). Unplug
from outlet when not in use and
before conducting maintenance.
WARNING: To
reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
Do not leave cleaner when it is
plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
To unplug grasp plug not cord.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close door on cord,
pull cord around sharp corners, run
cleaner over cord, or expose cord to
heated surfaces.
Hold plug when rewinding the cord
onto the reel. Do not allow the plug
to whip when rewinding.
Do not use cleaner if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or
dropped into water. Have it repaired
at an Authorized Service Center.
Do not allow children to use as a toy.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not handle cleaner or plug with
wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair and any-
thing that may reduce air flow.
Do not use without dust bag and
filters in place.
Do not allow hair, loose clothing, fin-
gers or body parts to get near open-
ings or floor brush in the appliance.
Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches or any hot, smoking,
or burning objects.
Do not pick up hard or sharp objects
such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
Do not pick up flammable or combus-
tible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline,
kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence
of explosive liquids or vapor.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
Do not pick up toxic material
(chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain
cleaner, etc.).
Do not use 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 use for any purpose other
than described in this User’s Guide.
Always turn off this appliance
before connecting or disconnecting
vacuum hose.
Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
Keep appliance on a level surface.
Turn off all controls before plugging
or unplugging cleaner.
Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
THIS APPLIANCE HAS
A POLARIZED PLUG.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install a proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
This model is for household use only.