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varnish, polyurethane coatings, cleaners,
oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen,
coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or
gun powder.
Electric motors create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in moving parts,
hose, and suction nozzles. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Do not hold the hose against any body
parts during operation.
Static electricity
build-up in the hose during operation may
result in static shock.
Use safety equipment.
Always wear eye and
hearing protection.
Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
This product contains chemicals, including
lead, known to the State of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after
handling.
If appliance is not working as it should,
h a s b e e n d r o p p e d , d a m a g e d , l e f t
outdoors, or dropped into water, return
it to a service center.
Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
U s e
o n l y
a t t a c h m e n t s
t h a t
a r e
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model.
Attachments that may be
suitable for one vacuum cleaner may
b e c o m e h a z a r d o u s w h e n u s e d o n
another vacuum cleaner.
Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer.
A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may
c r e a t e a r i s k o f f i r e w h e n u s e d w i t h
another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs.
Use of any
other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
w a t e r .
I f
l i q u i d
c o n t a c t s
e y e s ,
additionally seek medical help.
Liquid
e j e c t e d f r o m t h e b a t t e r y m a y c a u s e
irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
d a m a g e d o r m o d i f i e d .
D a m a g e d o r
m o d i f i e d
b a t t e r i e s
m a y
e x h i b i t
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire,
EXPLOSION or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature.
Exposure
to fire or temperature above 265 °F (130
°C) may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do
n o t c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r y p a c k o r t o o l
outside the temperature range specified
in the instructions.
Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside the specified
r a n g e m a y d a m a g e t h e B A T T E R Y a n d
increase the risk of fire.
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