Craftsman CMXEVCVVBVA1612, Instruction Manual

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CMXEVCVVJH1612
DANGER:
NEVER OPERATE THIS
UNIT WHEN FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR
VAPORS ARE PRESENT. OPERATING THIS
UNIT WHEN FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR
VAPORS ARE PRESENT COULD CAUSE A
FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
WARNING:
READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS VACUUM.
Read and understand this operator’s manual
and all labels on the vacuum cleaner before
operating. Safety is a combination of common
sense, staying alert and knowing how the
vacuum works. Use this vacuum only as
described in this manual. To reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to the vacuum, use
only manufacturer recommended accessories.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE THIS
VACUUM CLEANER TO VACUUM LEAD
PAINT DEBRIS OR SILICA BECAUSE THIS
MIGHT DISPERSE FINE LEAD OR SILICA
PARTICLES INTO THE AIR. THIS VACUUM
CLEANER IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE
UNDER EPA REGULATION 40 CFR PART 745
FOR LEAD PAINT MATERIAL CLEAN UP.
WARNING:
THIS PRODUCT
IS NOT TO BE USED FOR FILTERING OF
PATHOGENS, FOR EXAMPLE COVID-19.
FOLLOW ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
GUIDANCE ON GENERAL CLEANING
PRACTICES.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
When using a vacuum, basic precautions
should always be followed including the
following. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in explosion, fire and/or
serious injury.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
a) Do not run vacuum unattended.
b) Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or
use in areas where they may be present.
c) Do not vacuum, or use this vacuum near
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive
vapors like gasoline or other fuels, lighter
fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural
gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal
dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun
powder. Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust.
d) To reduce the risk of health hazards from
vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic
materials.
e) Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
f) Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
g) Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
h) If vacuum is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a service
center.
i) Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
j) Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
k) 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.
l) Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
m) Do not run the vacuum over cord.
n) Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet
hands.
o) Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in
place.
p) Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
q) To reduce the risk of injury from accidental
starting, unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
r) Do not leave vacuum when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
s) Turn off all controls before unplugging.
t) Unplug before connecting or disconnecting
hose, or any other accessories.
u) 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.
v) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and