IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS 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. Do not leave the Dyson vacuum when plugged in. Unplug from socket when not in use and before servicing.2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Suitable for dry locations only. Do not use to pick up water.3. 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 Dyson vacuum.4. This Dyson vacuum 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 Dyson vacuum to ensure that they can use the Dyson vacuum safely.5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Dyson recommended accessories and replacement parts. Do notcarry out any maintenance other than that shown in this manual, or advised by the Dyson Customer Care Helpline.Contact the Dyson Customer Care Helpline when service or repair is required. Do not disassemble the Dysonvacuum as incorrect reassembly may result in an electric shock or fire.6. Do not use with a damaged cable or plug. If the Dyson vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped,damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, do not use and contact the Dyson Customer Care Helpline. If thesupply cable is damaged it must be replaced by Dyson, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order toavoid a hazard.7. Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable as a handle, close a door on cable, or pull cable around sharp edges orcorners. Do not run the Dyson vacuum over cable. Keep cable away from heated surfaces. To avoid a trippinghazard rewind the cable when not in use.8. Always extend the cable to the red line but do not stretch or tug the cable.9. Do not unplug by pulling on the cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable.10. Do not handle the plug or Dyson vacuum with wet hands.11. 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.12. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts, such as the brushbar. Do not point the hose, wand or tools at your eyes or ears or put them in your mouth.13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not work with the Dyson vacuum above you on the stairs.15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as petrol, or use in areas where they or their vapoursmay be present.16. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.17. Do not use without the clear bin and filter in place.18. Hold the plug when rewinding onto cable reel. Do not allow the plug to whip when rewinding.19. The use of an extension cable is not recommended.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSTHIS VACUUM CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY3Do not pull onthe cable.Do not store nearheat sources.Do not use nearnaked flame.Do not run overthe cable.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 vacuumcleaner is in use.