DirtDevil Power Flex User guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

Operating and Servicing

Instructions

©2001 All rights reserved # 1-113055-000

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• Please read these instructions
carefully before using your
Power Flex

™

Stick Vac.

• Let us help you put your
vacuum together or answer
any questions, call:

1-800-321-1134
(USA & Canada)
www.dirtdevil.com

For quick reference, please record your
vacuum information below.

Model #:
Mfg. Code:

(Mfg. code

located on the lower backside of cleaner)

WARNING:

Cleaner assembly may

include small parts.

Small parts can present

a choking hazard.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

• THIS VACUUM IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be fol­lowed, including the following:

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

•ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• DO NOT LEAVE CLEANER UNATTENDED

•WARNING - FULLY ASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFORE OPERATING

•WARNING - THE CORDS, WIRES AND/OR CABLES SUPPLIED WITH
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS, INCLUDING LEAD OR LEAD
COMPOUNDS, KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WASH HANDS AFTER USING.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing.

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• 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 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 service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134 for the
nearest service center.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door 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 free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

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• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.

•Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be present.

• Look on your vacuum cleaner and follow all label and marking instructions.

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Do not use an extension cord with this cleaner.

• Keep end of hose, wands and other openings away from your face and body.
Keep your hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts; especially
the revolving brush.

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner without dirt container and/or filters in place.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.

Approved by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturer’s Association Executive

Committee, April 29, 1987.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polar-

ized 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 the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.

NOTE: RETURN WARRANTY CARD TO REGISTER YOUR CLEANER