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R e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y
p a c k b e f o r e m a k i n g
any assembly, adjustments or changing
attachments.
Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
D o
n o t
u s e
t h i s
v a c u u m c l e a n e r f o r
E P A L e a d B a s e d P a i n t R e n o v a t i o n ,
Repair and Painting Program (RRP),
where lead may be present.
Using this
vacuum cleaner for EPA RRP program
may cause health and environmental
hazards.
Do not use to vacuum
h a z a r d o u s o r t o x i c
substances or dusts, e.g., asbestos.
The
standard filter is not able to capture all
hazardous particles, which may cause
health hazards.
Do not use to vacuum
concrete dust and/or
other materials that include silica.
The
filter is not able to capture all silica dust,
which may cause health hazards.
Ensure that the work area is clean and
tidy to minimize the risk of tripping.
▶ Starting Operation
B e f o r e v a c u u m i n g , e n s u r e t h a t t h e
filter assembly is assembled securely.
O n l y u s e a n u n d a m a g e d f i l t e r ( n o
cracks, small holes, etc.).
Replace a
d a m a g e d f i l t e r i m m e d i a t e l y . S e e
“Cleaning/replacing filters”.
▼ EMPTYING THE DUST CANISTER
Empty the dust canister
7
after each use
i n o r d e r t o e n s u r e t h a t t h e v a c u u m
cleaner continues to perform optimally.
-
Switch the unit off and remove the
battery pack (See “Inserting and
Releasing Battery Pack”).
-
Hold the vacuum cleaner over a
suitable waste bin.
-
Press the release button
8
to open the
emptying flap
9
(Fig. 5).
-
Shake out the dust canister
7
.
-
Close the emptying flap
9
until you
hear it click into place.
-
Clean the coarse filter
1
(see
“Emptying the coarse filter”) if
required.
-
If necessary, clean the filter (see
“Cleaning/Replacing Filters”).
▼ EMPTYING THE COARSE FILTER
Operating Instructions
8
9
7
Fig. 5
7
1
7
1
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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