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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR
DUST COLLECTORS
WARNING:
Basic precautions
should always be followed when using your dust
collector. To reduce the risk of injury, electrical
shock or fire, comply with the safety rules listed
below:
1.
DO NOT
leave the dust collector plugged into the
electrical outlet. Unplug dust collector from the outlet
when not in use and before servicing, changing bags,
unclogging and cleaning.
2.
ALWAYS
turn all controls “OFF” before unplugging
the dust collector.
3.
W A R N I N G : T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
, do not use on wet surfaces. Do
not expose to rain. Store indoors.
4.
FOLLOW
all electrical and safety codes, including
the National Electric Code (NEC) and the Occupational
Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA). All electrical
connections and wiring should be made by qualified
personnel only.
5.
DO NOT
use the dust collector to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline.
NEVER
use the dust collector near any flammable or
combustible liquids.
6.
USE
the dust collector to pick up wood materials
only.
DO NOT
use the dust collector to pick up metal
shavings, metal dust, or metal parts.
7.
NEVER
use the dust collector to dissipate fumes
or smoke.
NEVER
pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
8.
DO NOT
pull the dust collector by the power cord.
NEVER
allow the power cord to come in contact with
sharp edges, hot surfaces, oil or grease. Do not place
anything over the top of the power cord.
9.
DO NOT
unplug the dust collector by pulling on the
power cord.
ALWAYS
grasp the plug, not the cord.
10.
DO NOT
handle the plug or dust collector with wet
hands.
11.
REPLACE
a damaged cord immediately.
DO NOT
use a damaged cord or plug. If the dust collector is not
operating properly, or has been damaged, left outdoors
or has been in contact with water, take it to an
Authorized Service Center for service.
12.
DO NOT
use the dust collector as a toy.
DO NOT
use near or around children.
13.
DO NOT
insert fingers or foreign objects into the
dust intake port. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all body parts away from openings and moving parts of
the dust collector.
14.
DO NOT
use with any opening blocked; keep
openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce air flow.
15.
NEVER
operate the dust collector without the dust
collection bag in place and properly secured.
16.
ALWAYS
use intake caps to cover unused dust
ports when the dust collector is not in use.
17.
PERIODICALLY INSPECT
dust bag for any cuts,
rips or tears.
NEVER
operate the dust collector with a
damaged bag or vacuum hose.
18. The dust collector is designed for home use or light
commercial duty
ONLY!
19.
CONNECT
dust collector to a properly grounded
outlet only. See grounding instructions.
20.
USE EXTRA CARE
when cleaning on stairs.
NOTICE: THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT
PRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVE
ONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR
ACCESSORIES AND MAY BE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often
and use them to instruct others.
