2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGSIN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE APPLIANCEWhen using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, includingthe following: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 is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons with reducedphysical, sensory or reasoning capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they havebeen given supervision or instruction by a responsible person concerning use of the appliance toensure 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 be supervised 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 otherthan that shown in this manual, or advised by the Dyson Customer Care Helpline.4. Suitable for dry locations ONLY. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.5. Do not handle any part of the plug or appliance with wet hands.6. Do not use with a damaged cable or plug. If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced byDyson, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.7. 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 CustomerCare Helpline.8. Contact the Dyson Customer Care Helpline when service or repair is required. Do notdisassemble the appliance as incorrect reassembly may result in an electric shock or fire.9. Do not stretch the cable or place the cable under strain. Keep the cable away from heatedsurfaces. Do not close a door on the cable, or pull the cable around sharp edges or corners.Arrange the cable away from traffic areas and where it will not be stepped on or tripped over.Do not run the appliance over the cable.10. Do not unplug by pulling on the cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable. The use of anextension cable is not recommended.11. Do not use to pick up water.12. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as petrol, or use in areas wherethey or their vapours 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 movingparts, such as the brush bar. Do not point the hose, wand or tools at your eyes or ears or putthem 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 anything that may reduce airflow.16. Use only Dyson recommended accessories and replacement parts.17. Do not use without the clear bin and filters in place.18. Unplug when not in use for extended periods and before maintenance or servicing.19. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.20. Do not install, charge or use this appliance outdoors, in a bathroom or within 3 metres (10 feet) ofa pool. Do not use on wet surfaces and do not expose to moisture, rain or snow.21. Use only Dyson chargers for charging this Dyson appliance. Use only Dyson batteries: other typesof batteries may burst, causing injury to persons and damage.22. Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely damaged. The battery may explode in a fire.23. Always turn ‘OFF’ the appliance before connecting or disconnecting the motorised brush bar.