GENERAL USE
16 Use only as described in this manual.
 1 7  Keep your work area well lit.
18  Keep the vacuum cleaner moving over 
the carpet surface at all times to avoid 
damaging the carpet fibers.
19  DO NOT place vacuum cleaner on 
unstable surfaces such as chairs or tables.
20 DO NOT put any objects into openings. 
DO NOT use with any opening blocked; 
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything 
that may reduce airflow.
21  DO NOT allow the appliance to be used 
by children. Close attention is necessary 
when used near children. This is not a toy.
22 DO NOT use without dust cup and/or 
filters in place. 
DUST CUP/FILTERS/ACCESSORIES
Before turning on the vacuum:
23 Make sure that all filters are thoroughly dry 
after routine cleaning.
24 Make sure that dust cup and all filters are 
in place after routine maintenance. 
25 Make sure accessories are free of 
blockages.
26 Only use Shark
®
 brand filters and 
accessories. Failure to do so will void the 
warranty.
GENERAL CLEANING
27 DO NOT vacuum up large objects.
28 DO NOT vacuum up hard or sharp objects 
such as glass, nails, screws, or coins that 
could damage the vacuum cleaner.
29 DO NOT vacuum up drywall dust, 
fireplace ash, or embers. DO NOT use 
as an attachment to power tools for dust 
collection.
30 DO NOT vacuum up smoking or burning 
objects such as hot coals, cigarette butts, 
or matches.
31  DO NOT vacuum up flammable or 
combustible materials (e.g., lighter fluid, 
gasoline, or kerosene) or use vacuum in 
areas where they may be present.
32 DO NOT vacuum up toxic solutions 
(e.g., chlorine bleach, ammonia, or drain 
cleaner).
33 DO NOT use in an enclosed space 
where vapors are present from paint, 
paint thinner, moth-proofing substances, 
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic 
materials.
34 DO NOT vacuum up any liquids.
35 DO NOT immerse vacuum cleaner in water 
or other liquids.
36 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE