3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ANDCAUTIONARY MARKINGS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE APPLIANCEWhen using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,including the 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. Donot 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 where theyor 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. To avoid a tripping hazard wind the cable when not in use.18. Do not use without the clear bin and cyclone 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 the cable or use the cable 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.23. Always extend the cable to the red line but do not stretch or tug the cable.24. Hold the plug when rewinding onto cable reel. Do not allow the plug to whip when rewinding.READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSTHIS DYSON APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLYDo not pull on the cable. Do not store near heatsources.Do not use near nakedflames.Do not run over thecable.Do not pick up wateror liquids.Do not pick up burningobjects.Do not use above youon the stairs.