4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS INTHIS MANUAL AND ON THE APPLIANCEWhen using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, includingthe following:WARNINGTHE APPLIANCE AND THE REMOTE CONTROL BOTH CONTAIN MAGNETS.1. Pacemakers and defibrillators may be affected by strong magnetic fields. If you or someone in yourhousehold has a pacemaker or defibrillator, avoid placing the remote control in a pocket or near tothe device.2. Credit cards and electronic storage media may also be affected by magnets and should be kept awayfrom the remote control and the top of the appliance.WARNINGThese warnings apply to the appliance, and also where applicable, to all tools, accessories,chargers or mains adaptors.TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:1. This Dyson appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reducedphysical, sensory or reasoning capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, only if they havebeen given supervision or instruction by a responsible person concerning use of the appliance in a safeway and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performedby children without supervision.2. Ensure that the appliance is fully assembled in line with the instructions before use. Do not dismantlethe appliance or use without the loop amplifier fitted.3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.4. Use only as described in this Dyson Operating Manual. Do not carry out any maintenance other thanthat shown in this manual, or advised by the Dyson Helpline.5. Suitable for dry locations ONLY. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces and do not expose to wateror rain.6. Do not handle any part of the plug or appliance with wet hands.7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cable or plug. Discard the appliance or return to anauthorised service facility for examination and/or repair. If the supply cable is damaged it must bereplaced by Dyson, its service agent or a similarly qualified person 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. Do not stretch the cable or place the cable under strain. Keep cable away from heated surfaces.10. Do not route the cable under furniture or appliances. Do not cover cable with throw rugs, runners orsimilar coverings. Arrange cable away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.11. Do not unplug by pulling on the cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable. The use of anextension cable is not recommended.12. Do not put any object into openings or the inlet grille. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep freeof dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.13. Do not use any cleaning agents or lubricants on this appliance. Unplug before cleaning or carrying outany maintenance.14. Always carry the appliance by the base, do not carry it by the loop amplifier.15. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Unplug from socket when not in use for extended periods.To avoid a tripping hazard, safely coil the cable.16. Do not use near furnaces, fireplaces, stoves or other high temperature heat sources.