2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using electrical products, especially when children are present, basicsafety precautions should always be followed, including the following:READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury to persons:• Do not direct water under the tongue, into the ear, nose or other delicate areas.This product is capable of producing pressures that may cause serious damagein these areas.• Do not direct water into the nose or ear. The potentially deadly amoeba,Naegleria fowleri, may be present in some tap water or unchlorinated well waterand may be fatal if directed into these areas.• Use this product only as indicated in these instructions or as recommended byyour dental professional.• Do not use lithium batteries in this product. These batteries are capable ofproducing pressures that may be uncomfortable to the user and may also resultin damage to the appliance. Use of lithium batteries will void the warranty.• Only use tips and accessories that are recommended by Water Pik, Inc.• Do not drop or insert any foreign object into any opening on the product.• Do not use this product outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products arebeing used or where oxygen is being administered.• Do not use iodine or water insoluble concentrated essential oils in the WaterFlosser. Use of these can reduce product performance and will shorten the lifeof the product.• Fill reservoir with water or other dental professional recommended solution only.• If the Pik Pocket® tip (not included in all models) separates from the shaft forany reason, discard tip and shaft and replace with new Pik Pocket® tip.• Remove any oral jewelry prior to use of this product.• Do not use if you have an open wound on your tongue or in your mouth.• If your physician advised you to receive antibiotic premedication before dentalprocedures, you should consult your dentist before using this instrument or anyother oral hygiene aid.• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) withreduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience andknowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerninguse of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with theappliance.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS