Eureka 420 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
DO NOT OIL
the motor. The motor is permanently
DO NOT OIL the motor. The motor is permanently DO NOT OIL
sealed and lubricated.
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury :
Do not use outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in.
Turn off
the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use
and before servicing.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturerʼs recommended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner
is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service
center before using.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close
door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate
current carrying capacity.
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Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands or
operate without shoes.
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 airfl ow.
This vacuum cleaner creates suction. Keep hair, loose
clothing, fi ngers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without dust cup or fi lter in place.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combustible liquids such
as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
Keep your work area well lighted.
Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
IMPORTANT SAFE GUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, in clud ing the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
WARNING
SAVE THESE IN STRUC TIONS
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fi t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t,
contact a qualifi ed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Use the cleaner to pick up dirt and dust particles. Avoid
picking up hard or sharp objects that could damage the
vacuum cleaner.
Service Information
The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine
maintenance. For additional service information, telephone
our toll free number for the nearest Eureka Authorized
Warranty Station.
You should know the model, type and
serial number or date code when you call :
USA : 1-800-282-2886 Mexico : 5670-6169
Canada : 1-800-282-2886
If you prefer, you can write to Electrolux Home Care Products
North America, Consumer Service, P O Box 3900, Peoria,
Illinois, 61612, USA. In Canada, write to Electrolux Home
Care Products Canada, 866 Langs Drive, Cambridge, Ontario
N3H 2N7. Refer to The Eureka Warranty for complete service
information.
Automatic Motor Shut-Off
To protect from overheating, this vacuum cleaner is
equipped with a ther mo stat which automatically shuts off
the motor if it over heats. Should this happen:
1.
Turn off the switch and unplug the cleaner
because
the ther mo stat will al low the cleaner to automatically
start running again when the motor cools (ap prox i mate ly
30 minutes).
2.
Check the dust cup and fi lter
regularly, as a full dust
cup or dirty fi lter could cause the motor to over heat.
3.
Call a Eureka Service Station
if the cleaner will not
op er ate af ter cooling for ap prox i mate ly 30 minutes.