2EN1. Important Safety InstructionsWhen using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, includingthe following:READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS1. This Appliance is not intended to be used by children under 8 or anyone lacking knowledgeon proper use. Supervision may be necessary. Do not allow children to sit on or play withthe Appliance.2. Clear the area to be cleaned. Remove power cords and small objects from the floor that couldentangle the Appliance. Tuck rug fringe under the rug base, and lift items such as curtains andtablecloths off the floor.3. If there is a drop off in the cleaning area due to a step or stairs, you should operate theAppliance to ensure that it can detect the step without falling over the edge. It may becomenecessary to place a physical barrier at the edge to keep the unit from falling. Make surethe physical barrier is not a trip hazard.4. Only use as described in this manual. Only use attachments recommended or sold by themanufacturer.5. Please make sure your power supply voltage matches the power voltage marked on theCharging Dock.6. For INDOOR household use ONLY. Do not use the Appliance in outdoor, commercial orindustrial environments.7. Use only the original rechargeable battery and Charging Dock provided with the Appliancefrom the manufacturer. Non-rechargeable batteries are prohibited. For battery information,please refer to Specifications section.8. Do not use without dust bin and/or filters in place.9. Do not operate the Appliance in an area where there are lit candles or fragile objects.10. Do not use in extremely hot or cold environments (below -5˚C/23˚F or above 40˚C/104˚F).11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from any openings and moving parts.12. Do not operate the Appliance in a room where an infant or child is sleeping.13. Do not use Appliance on wet surfaces or surfaces with standing water.14. Do not allow the Appliance to pick up large objects like stones, large pieces of paper or anyitem that may clog the Appliance.15. Do not use Appliance to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline, printeror copier toner, or use in areas where they may be present.16. Do not use Appliance to pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,matches, hot ashes, or anything that could cause a fire.17. Do not put objects into the suction intake. Do not use if the suction intake is blocked. Keep theintake clear of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.18. Take care not to damage the power cord. Do not pull on or carry the Appliance or ChargingDock by the power cord, use the power cord as a handle, close a door on the power cord, orpull power cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run Appliance over the power cord.Keep power cord away from hot surfaces.19. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agentin order to avoid a hazard.20. Do not use the Charging Dock if it is damaged.21. Do not use with a damaged power cord or receptacle. Do not use the Appliance or ChargingDock if it is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or come incontact with water. It must be repaired by the manufacturer or its service agent in order toavoid a hazard.