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imporTanT safeTy insTrucTions
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Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not use in the presence of explosive dust,
liquids or vapors.
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Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are
used.
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Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
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Use extra care when using on stairs.
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Do not pick up wet material.
Do not use water to
settle dust.
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Do not handle battery pack or vacuum with wet
hands.
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Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall
dust without filter in place.
These are very fine
particles that may affect the performance of the
motor or be exhausted back into the air.
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To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic or
other hazardous materials
such as asbestos,
arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other
health endangering materials.
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WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause can
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cer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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Use special care when emptying heavily loaded
tanks.
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To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty dust
canister after each use.
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Do not leave vacuum unattended when battery
pack is installed.
Remove battery pack when not
in use and before servicing.
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Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything else that may reduce air flow.
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Maintain vacuum. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
vacuum's operation. If damaged, have the
vacuum repaired before use.
Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
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Maintain labels and nameplates.
These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a
service facility for a
replacement.
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Use vacuum only with specifically designated
battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
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Turn off all controls before removing battery pack.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use
on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store
indoors.
personal safeTy
work area safeTy
elecTrical safeTy
warning
WhEN USING AN ELECTRICAL VACUUM, bASIC
PRECAUTIONS ShOULD ALWAyS bE fOLLOWED, INCLUDING ThE fOLLOW-
ING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS bEfORE USING VACUUM. fOR hOUSEhOLD
OR COMMERCIAL USE. bEfORE USING ThE VACUUM, READ ThIS OPERA-
TOR’S MANUAL, bATTERy PACK AND ChARGER OPERATOR’S MANUALS,
AND ALL LAbELS ON ThE VACUUM, bATTERy PACK, AND ChARGER.
use and care
baTTery pack use and care
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STAy ALERT.
Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not use vacuum when you are
tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication causing diminished control.
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The operation of a vacuum can result in foreign
objects being blown into eyes,
which can result
in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles or
glasses with side shields when operating vacuum.
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Wear a face or dust mask
when working in dust
situations. Dust particles can harm your lungs.
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Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before inserting battery pack.
Inserting battery pack in vacuum that has the switch
on invites accidents.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
This enables better control
of the vacuum in unexpected situations.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
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Use only as described in this manual.
Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
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Do not use without dust canister and/or filter in
place.
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Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids
such as
petrol
or use in areas where they
may be present.
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Do not pick up anything that is burning or smok-
ing
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Vacuums have motors and other parts that can
produce sparks during normal use.
Do not use
within 10 m (30 feet) of areas where explosive
materials may be present (such as petrol pumps and
places where liquids like paint thinners, cleaners,
solvents, etc. are stored).
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