3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThank you for purchasing a Samsung vacuum cleaner. When using an electricalappliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following :PlEASE REAd All WARNINgS ANd INSTRUCTIONS bEFOREUSINg ThIS VACUUM ClEANER.WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury :• Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when it is plugged in.• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.• If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoorsor dropped into water, return it to a service center.• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull the cordaround sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.• Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with wet hands.• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openingsfree of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.• do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.• Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty dirt cup and clean filter frequently whenpicking up very fine materials such as powder.• Turn off all controls before unplugging vacuum cleaner.• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood, finewood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.• Store your vacuum cleaner indoors, in a cool and dry area.• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner.• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting the hose, removing thebottom plate for maintenance.• Use only on dry, indoor surfaces, never change the plug in any way.• Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a non-polarized outlet or extension cord.• Do not touch the brush roller when it is rotating.• Keep suction away from your face when using nozzles and pipe.• Do not pull the power cord around sharp corners and do not allow it to be trapped.• Unplug before connecting turbine nozzle.(only using turbine-brush model)• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been givensupervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent ora similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only.FOR RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLYIf your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable bS 1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13 amp(ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier contained in the plug. If for any reason theplug is cut off, it must be disposed of, as it is an electric shock hazard should it be inserted into a13 amp socket.