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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including the
following:
Read all instructions before using your
Flip-It
™
Always connect to a properly Earthed Outlet. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before conducting
maintenance or troubleshooting.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock or injury:
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Use indoors only .
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Do not leave FLIP-IT
™
when it is plugged in.
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Do not service FLIP-IT
™
when it is
plugged in.
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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Do not use FLIP-IT
™
if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped
into water, have it repaired at an Authorized
Service Center.
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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.
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Do not carry the appliance while in use.
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Do not handle FLIP-IT
™
plug or
appliance with wet hands.
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Do not put any object into appliance openings,
use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow.
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Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers
or body parts to openings or moving parts.
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Do not pick up hot or burning objects.
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Do not pick up flammable or combustible
materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use
in the presence of explosive liquids or vapour.
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Do not use appliance in an enclosed space
filled with vapours given off by oil base paint, paint
thinner, some moth proofing substances, flam-
mable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours.
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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).
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Do not allow to be used as a toy.
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Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User’s Guide.
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Remove plug from electrical outlet before
cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug
by grasping plug.
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Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
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Use only cleaning products formulated by
BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent
internal component damage. See Cleaning
Formula Section of the User's Guide.
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Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
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Keep appliance on a level surface.
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Turn off all controls before unplugging.
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by
grasping the plug, not the cord.
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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
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Do not use without Filter in place.
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Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children
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Not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision.
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Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent in order to avoid a hazard.
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Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARNING:
This appliance must be Earthed
.
IMPORTANT
FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50/60 Hz
POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
FOR RESIDENTS OF THE
UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable
BS 1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13
amp (ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in
the carrier contained in the plug. (Spares may be
obtained from your BISSELL supplier). If for any
reason the plug is cut off, it must be disposed
of, as it is an electric shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13 amp socket.
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