Kirby Sentria Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED.
BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR Sentria HOME CARE SYSTEM.
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
Do not leave appliance unattended when running or plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
Do not use outdoors. Use only on dry surfaces or with the Kirby Carpet Shampoo System.
Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not let children use the cleaner unattended.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a factory authorized
distributor or service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close doors on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not use to pick up anything that is burning, smoldering or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, glowing particles or hot ashes.
Do not use to pick up combustible materials.
Do not use without dustbag and/or filters in place.
Turn unit OFF before unplugging the cord.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline or use in confined
areas where flammable or combustible vapors are present.
When using the Carpet Shampoo System, do not use flammable or combustible liquids to
clean carpet or floor.
When using the Floor Care System, use only genuine Kirby® cleaning products or
commercially available floor cleaners or waxes intended for machine operation.
Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and let the motor come to a complete stop before
attempting any cleaning, service or changing accessories.
This appliance is provided with Double Insulation. It must be serviced by a factory authorized
distributor or service center using genuine Kirby parts to maintain safety and to protect your
warranty. See page 59.
Keep all Kirby chemicals out of the reach of children. These chemicals may cause irritation
or discomfort if swallowed or placed in the eyes.
Do not use flammable or combustible fluid in the Portable Sprayer.
Do not use pesticides or chemical products in the Portable Sprayer that may affect or damage
the human respiratory system, eyes or skin.
To avoid irritation or damage to eyes or ears, keep the massage cup and all other accessories
a safe distance away.
Always use safety glasses when turbo sanding.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
The Sentria
Model G10D is Listed and Certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
and Canadian Standards Association as a double insulated appliance. The Model 293006
and 295006 Carpet Shampoo System, Model 293106 and 295106 Floor Care System,
Model 293506 Zippbrush, Model 293206 Turbo Accessory System and Model 298806
and 298906 Handl-Butler
®
Tool are also Optional Accessories for use with this Kirby
®
model. Outside North America, the 230/240 Volt model G10E, and the 100 Volt model
G10J products are approved by national test authorities as appropriate.
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