IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always befollowed, including the following.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANERWARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:1. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug it from the outletwhen not in use and before servicing.2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.3. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessarywhen used by or near children or infirmed persons.4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer'srecommended attachments.5. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the vacuum cleaner is not workingas it should, or if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped intowater, return to FANTOM at 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.6. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on thecord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the vacuumcleaner over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.7. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.8. Do not handle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.9. Do not put any objects into the openings. Do not use with any openingblocked: keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all the parts of your body away fromopenings and moving parts.11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,matches or hot ashes.12. Do not use without dust compartment and filters in place.13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, oruse in areas where they may be present.111 Rev. 04/05