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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations,
as well as potential hazards. General
®
International disclaims any real or implied warranty and hold itself
harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it’s equipment.
1. Do not operate the dust collector when tired,
distracted, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or
any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness.
2. The work area should be well lit, clean and free
of debris.
3. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when
the machine is in operation; do not permit them to
operate the dust collector .
4. Childproof and tamper proof your shop and all
machinery with locks, master electrical switches
and switch keys, to prevent unauthorized or unsu-
pervised use.
5. STAY ALERT! Give your work your undivided attention.
Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious
injury.
6. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be
hazardous to health. Work in a well-ventilated
area and whenever possible use a dust collector
and wear eye, ear and respiratory protection
devices.
7. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-
laces or other jewelry while the dust collector is in
operation. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair and wear non-slip footwear.
8. Do not insert hands, fingers or any foreign objects
into ventilation inlet and outlet openings.
9. Do not operate this machine without either a filter
bag or filter cartridge properly installed on the unit.
10. Clean filters (bags on standard model or cartridges
on “CF” model) on a regular basis and replace as
needed.
11. Do not handle the electrical plug with wet hands.
12. Do not use this unit outdoors, or near wet surfaces.
13. Always turn on the dust collector before starting
the dust producing machine. Always turn off the
dust producing machine before turning off the dust
collector.
14. Do not vacuum anything that is burning, smoking
or smoldering such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
15. Do not vacuum or use this dust collector near flam-
mable or combustible liquids, gases, gasoline or
other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil or solvent
based paints, natural gas, hydrogen or explosive
dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust or
gun powder.
16. Do not operate the unit until a dust hose is installed
onto the hose inlet.
17. Never leave the machine unattended while it is run-
ning or with the power on.
18. To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do
not vacuum toxic material.
19. Use only recommended accessories. Use of ac-
cessories NOT recommended by
General
®
Interna-
tional
may result in a risk of injury or damage to
the machine.
20. Always disconnect the unit from the power source
before servicing, performing any maintenance or
repairs and when changing bags or hoses, or if the
machine will be left unattended.
21. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position be-
fore plugging in the power cord.
22. Make sure the tool is properly grounded. If equip-
ped with a 3-prong plug, it should be used with
a three-pole receptacle. Never remove the third
prong.
23. Do not use this dust collector for any purpose other
than its intended use. If used for other purposes,
General
®
International
disclaims any real or im-
plied warranty and holds itself harmless for any
injury, which may result from that use.
