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 outlet 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 cord 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 thecord is damaged it must be replaced by an authorized Dyson service agent.7. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges orcorners. Do not run the Dyson vacuum over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. To avoid a tripping hazardwind the cord when not in use.8. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.9. Do not handle the plug or Dyson vacuum with wet hands.10. 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.11. 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.12. Turn off all controls before unplugging.13. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not work with the Dyson vacuum above you on the stairs.14. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they or their vaporsmay be present.15. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.16. Do not use without the clear bin and filters in place.17. The use of an extension cord is not recommended.18. Hold the plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow the plug to whip when rewinding.19. Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or nozzle.READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSTHIS DYSON VACUUM 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 change the plug in any way.Do not pull onthe cord.Do not store nearheat sources.Do not use nearopen flame.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 vacuumis in use.2