GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:
1. This carpet washer is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
2. Only use the carpet washer indoors and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
3. Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and openings whilst using the carpet washer.
4. This carpet washer is NOT to be used by children under eight years or persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, unless they have been given instructions on how to use the machine or are supervised during use.
5. Any cleaning or maintenance of your carpet washer should not be made by children without supervision and ensure
they don’t play with the carpet washer.
6. Before using your carpet washer test your carpets/rugs/upholstery for colourfastness and pile distortion.
7. Only Hoover recommend tools and solution should be used with this carpet washer. Using other solutions may
invalidate the guarantee.
8. Don’t leave the carpet washer plugged in when unattended.
9. Don’t use this carpet washer if it has been dropped, damaged or le outdoors.
10. Don’t run over the power cord or use carpet washer if the power cord or plug is damaged.
11. Don’t use your carpet washer to pick up any ammable or combustible materials (lighter uid, petrol, kerosene etc.)
or use the carpet washer in an area with explosive vapours or liquid.
12. Don’t handle the plug or use the carpet washer with wet hands.
13. Don’t carry the carpet washer while it’s switched on.
14. Don’t pull or carry this carpet washer by the power cord.
15. Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around corners, sharp edges or close a door over the
Power cord. Don’t unplug carpet washer by pulling on the power cord.
16. Don’t use your carpet washer to pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking hot burning items or use in an
area where there may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia drain cleaner).
17. Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage to your carpet washer.
18. Don’t over saturate your carpet.
19. Don’t use the carpet washer with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or injury to the user. The correct
voltage is listed on the ratings label.
20. Check with the manufacturer of your ooring prior to using the carpet washer
21. The clean water tank should only be lled with warm water (max 40’C). Filling the clean water tank with hot or
boiling water may damage your machine and invalidate your guarantee.
22. Store your carpet washer in a cool, dry area. Before storing your carpet washer please ensure all water/solutions
tanks and lters are thoroughly clean and dry.
23. Always vacuum your carpets thoroughly before using your carpet washer.
24. Always unplug the carpet washer before carrying out any maintenance and before connecting or disconnecting the
hose/accessories.
25. Turn o all controls on the carpet washer before disconnecting or connecting the power cord, aer use always wrap
the power cord around the cord clips provided.
26. Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse. Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces or near
open ames.
27. Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst using your carpet washer.
28. Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords may overheat. Care should be taken to
arrange the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard.
29. Take extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
30. Always use the carpet washer with all water/solution tanks and lters in place.
31. Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may aect the airow/suction.
32. Always use the carpet washer in an upright position.To prevent motor damage from dirty water, never hold
the carpet washer upside down or lay on its side.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
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