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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO FILTER
METAL DUST. Combining wood and metal dust can
create an explosion or fire hazard. This unit is intended
to filter non-explosive atmospheres only.
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO
DISSIPATE FUMES OR SMOKE. Explosions or fire can
result. This dust collector is intended for use where only
dry airborne dust is present. Its use should be limited to
non-explosive, non-metallic atmospheres.
1.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS
COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. A unit
incorrectly assembled can cause injury.
2.
OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, IN-
STRUCTOR, OR ANOTHER QUALIFIED PERSON if
you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of
this unit. Knowledge is safety.
3.
FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended
electrical connections to prevent electrical shock or
electrocution.
4.
DO NOT PULL THIS UNIT BY THE POWER CORD.
Do not allow the power cord to come in contact with
sharp instruments or edges, hot surfaces, or oil or
grease. Do not place any weight on top of the power
cord. A damaged power cord can cause electrical
shock or electrocution.
5.
SUPPORT THIS UNIT OR SECURELY CLAMP IT
TO THE WORK SURFACE WHEN IT IS USED IN
A PORTABLE APPLICATION to eliminate potential
injury and/or damage from falling.
6.
ENSURE THAT THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST
AREAS ARE CLEAR PRIOR TO STARTING THE
UNIT. Clogged intakes or exhausts can cause an
explosion and/or fire.
7.
DO NOT USE THE DUST COLLECTOR to pick up
flammable liquids such as gasoline. Do not use the
dust collector near flammable or combustible liquids.
Explosion and/or fire can occur.
8.
KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS AWAY FROM
THE FAN. Avoid all exposure to rotating parts to
prevent injury.
9.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT THE
DUST COLLECTION BAG IN PLACE AND
PROPERLY SECURED. Sawdust and other debris
can provide the potential for fire and/or explosion and
can also cause inhalation problems.
10. INSPECT THE DUST BAG FOR CUTS, RIPS, OR
TEARS. Replace damaged bags or vacuum hoses.
Sawdust and other debris can provide the potential
for fire and/or explosion and can also cause
inhalation problems.
11.
ALWAYS USE THE INTAKE CAPS TO COVER
UNUSED DUST PORTS. Debris can cause damage
to the unit and injury.
12.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR REPLACE
the dust collection bag(s) while the unit is connected
to the power source. Exposed fan blades can cause
severe injuries.
13.
MAINTAIN THE UNIT IN TOP CONDITION.
Clogged filters can increase the potential for fire or
explosion. Follow all instructions for changing and
cleaning filters.
14.
STORE THIS UNIT IN A LOCATION that
eliminates the potential for damage to the power
cord. A damaged power cord can cause shock or
electrocution. Safely store power cord on the unit to
eliminate tripping hazards.
15.
TURN THE UNIT “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE
UNIT from the power source before installing or
removing accessories, before adjusting or changing
set-ups, or when making repairs. An accidental
start-up can cause serious injury.
16.
TURN THE UNIT “OFF”, disconnect the unit from
the power source, and clean the table/work area
before leaving the area.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
