Dyson DC 51 Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS IN THISMANUAL AND ON THE APPLIANCEWhen using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:1. This Dyson appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons with reduced physical, sensory orreasoning capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructionby a responsible person concerning use of the appliance to ensure that they can use it safely.2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Children should besupervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.3. Use only as described in this Dyson Operating Manual. Do not carry out any maintenance other than that shown inthis manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.4. Suitable for dry locations only. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.5. Do not use to pick up water.6. Do not handle any part of the plug or appliance with wet hands.7. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by Dyson, its serviceagent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.8. If the appliance is not working as it should, has received a sharp blow, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,or dropped into water, do not use and contact the Dyson Helpline.9. Contact the Dyson Helpline when service or repair is required. Do not disassemble the appliance as incorrectreassembly may result in an electric shock or fire.10. Do not stretch the cord or place the cord under strain. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not close adoor on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Arrange the cord away from traffic areas andwhere it will not be stepped on or tripped over. Do not run the appliance over the cord.11. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. The use of an extension cord isnot recommended.12. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they or theirvapours may be present.13. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.14. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts, such as thebrush bar. Do not point the hose, wand or tools at your eyes or ears or put them in your mouth.15. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anythingthat may reduce airflow.16. Use only Dyson recommended accessories and replacement parts.17. To avoid a tripping hazard rewind the cord when not in use.18. Do not use without the clear bin and filters in place.19. Do not leave the appliance when plugged in. Unplug when not in use and before servicing.20. Do not pull or carry by cord or use cord as a handle.21. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not work with the appliance above you on the stairs.22. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Unplug before connecting any tool or accessory.READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSTHIS DYSON APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLYPOLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONSTo reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plugwill 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 notfit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature and do notchange the plug in any way.2Do not pull onthe cord.Do not store nearheat sources.Do not use nearopen flames.Do not run overthe cord.Do not pick upwater or liquids.Do not pick upburning objects.Do not use aboveyou on the stairs.Do not put handsnear the brush barwhen the applianceis in use.