Craftsman CMXEVBCV945L, Instruction Manual

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ENGLISH
CMXEVBCV945L
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all safety rules carefully before attempting
to operate.
DANGER:
Never operate this unit
when flammable materials or vapors are
present.
What can happen How to prevent it
Because electrical devices produce
arcs or sparks, flammable materials
and vapors can cause a fire or
explosion. Never use the vacuum around
flammable materials or vapors.
WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT
THE PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE
REMOVING THE TANK COVER.
What can happen How to prevent it
Always unplug power cord
from the wall outlet before
removing the tank cover. Vacuum could turn on.
WARNING:
ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION.
What can happen How to prevent it
Always wear eye protection while
operating vacuum. Rocks or debris can be blown or
ricochet into the eyes or face
which can result in serious injury.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
a) Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before servicing. Connect
to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding
Instructions.
b) Do not expose to rain – store indoors.
c) Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
d) Use only as described in this manual. Use only
Manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
e) Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance
is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return
to service center.
f) Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
g) Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug; not the cord.
h) Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
i) Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
any openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce air flow.
j) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
k) Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
l) Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
m) Turn off all controls before unplugging.
n) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
o) Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
p) Do not use the cleaner as a sprayer of flammable
liquids such as oil base paints, lacquers, household
cleaners, etc.
q) Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or
other hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic,
barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health
endangering materials. Specially designed units are
available for these purposes.
r) Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust
without cartridge filter and collection filter bag in
place. These are very fine particles that may pass
through the foam and affect the performance of the
motor or be exhausted back into the air. Additional
collection filter bags are available.
s) Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have
finished the cleaning job. It can become a tripping
hazard.
t) Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
u) To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after
each use.
v) The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign
objects being blown into eyes, which can result in eye
damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating
vacuum.
w) STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner when you
are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication causing diminished control.
x)
WARNING:
Do
NOT
use this vacuum cleaner to
vacuum lead paint debris because this may disperse
fine lead particles into the air. This vacuum cleaner is
not intended for use under EPA Regulation 40 CFR Part
745 for lead paint material cleanup.
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