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Warning

To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or scalding to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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Technical Safety

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 given supervision 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.Children and pets should be supervised when the appliance is operating.If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.This vacuum hose contains electrical connections:Do not use to vacuum up water.Do not immerse in water when cleaning.Check the hose regularly and discontinue use if it is damaged.Do not cut or modify the hose in any way.

Installation

Never attempt to operate the vacuum cleaner if they are damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or have missing or broken parts, including a damaged power cord or plug.Do not install or store the vacuum cleaner in areas:where it may be exposed to weathering conditions such as rain, wind, high humidity or sunlight;near heating devices or open flames;near flammable substances (ether, benzene, alcohol, chemicals, combustible sprays, insecticide, air freshener or cosmetics), industrial oil or metallic dust.This appliance is equipped with a double insulated power cord with no earthing pin. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet socket that is installed and earthed/grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.Make sure the power plug is completely pushed into the power outlet.Before plugging in the appliance, make sure that the controls are set to the OFF position.Do not plug the appliance into multiple outlet sockets, power boards, or an extension power cable.Do not modify the power plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the power outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.When installing or moving the vacuum cleaner be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord or plug.

Operation

Use the vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.This vacuum cleaner is intended to be used in household applications only and not in applications such as:Non-residential, commercial, or industrial applications;Outdoor locations, garage environment or on wet surfaces.Do not handle the power cord, plug, or vacuum cleaner controls with wet hands.Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet socket. Make sure your fingers do not come into contact with the pins of the power plug.Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.Do not damage, alter, excessively bend, twist, pull, pinch or heat the power cord.Be aware of your surroundings while using the appliance to avoid colliding with fragile objects. Move the power cords of other appliances out of the area to be cleaned.In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information centre.Do not use the vacuum cleaner on surfaces such as a table or stairs where the vacuum cleaner may fall.Only qualified technicians or service personnel from LG Electronics may disassemble, repair or modify the appliance.Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum liquids (water, beverages, etc.), odorous substances (candy, chocolate, pet excrement, etc.), metallic objects (blades, pins, etc.), flammable substances, surfactants, or glass shards.Do not use for vacuuming blades, thumb tacks, sawdust, sharp objects, or hot or cold ashes.Keep clothing, hair, fingers, or other parts of the body away from the cleaner's openings and moving parts.Do not operate the vacuum cleaner with the suction or the exhaust port blocked.Do not use the vacuum cleaner in an enclosed space where vapours are present from paint thinner, moth-proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic materials.Do not lean the vacuum cleaner on walls, chairs or tables.If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.) within the home, do not touch the vacuum cleaner or power plug and open doors or windows to ventilate the area immediately.Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour, or smoke coming from the appliance.Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dust bin and filters in place.Turn off all controls before unplugging.Don’t grasp the tank handle when you are moving the vacuum cleaner. Grasp the carrier handles.

Maintenance

Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintaining the vacuum cleaner.Keep the nozzle, hose and product body away from contact with water, detergent, polishes or air fresheners.Do not spray a flammable substance (gasoline, thinner or acetone) or surfactants (detergent or bath soap) on the vacuum cleaner when cleaning it.

Disposal

Keep packing materials out of the reach of children. Packaging materials can pose a suffocation risk to children.