Use and Care Manual

7
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
IMPORTANT
Please read all instructions before using this machine and keep this manual always at hand.
Follow the instructions manual for the Ocean Blue‘s. Do not try to use it otherwise. The use of
non-authorized accessories by OceanBlue could be dangerous. See section SERVICING OF
DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCES.
• DO NOT plug the OceanBlue into the receptacle of an incandescent light bulb, nor use
extensions cords with less electrical capacity than needed.
• The OceanBlue must not be used to clear sewers. An explosion may occur if the machine
suctions sewer gases.
• You must NEVER touch a metallic kitchen sink or washbasin or water pipelines with one
hand while holding the machine with the other hand. The danger is greater if the
person’s skin is wet.
• Take special care when cleaning stairs.
• ATTENTION: It is not recommended to use the OceanBlue for cleaning chimneys or open
stoves, or other devices that have oil or grease, for example, soot or ashes, clay dust,
plaster or other similar materials that are resistant to water action. It must not be used
for vacuuming toxic or volatile substances or near any of these.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN VACUUMING LIQUIDS
Always consider the following precautions:
• DO NOT operate the machine with wet hands or feet or barefoot.
• NEVER use OceanBlue to clean up liquids outdoors, upon an earth floor.
• NEVER vacuum liquids with OceanBlue when you are stepping on water or a wet floor. If
it should be necessary to step on a wet or damp floor to pick up water, do not touch the
metallic parts of ANY electric device, lamp or switch while performing this operation.
• DO NOT carry the machine with your hand while using the machine for cleaning
operations.
• The water container must be empty before you begin picking up liquids. DO NOT
vacuum more than 1.9 liters (2 quarts); the water level MUST NEVER be above the
central post. Excess water in the water container will cause shaking and vibration. If this
occurs, the vibrations are your warning that the water container is overfilled. (If you
have a need to pick up more than 2.5 liters of water frequently, consider the optional 4-
liter water container shown on page 18.)