SAFETY WARNINGS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read and understand this instruction manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vacuum before using.
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how this Wet/Dry Vacuum works.
Use this Wet/Dry Vacuum only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the Wet/Dry Vacuum, use only recommended accessories.
Understanding Safety Terminology
DANGER:
If safety information is not followed, someone will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING:
If safety information is not followed, someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION:
If safety information is not followed someone may be injured.
WARNING :
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
When using your Wet/Dry Vacuum, follow basic safety precautions including the following:
WET/DRY VACUUM WITH TWO-STAGE MOTOR - 054-0241-8
• Do not run the Wet/Dry Vacuum unattended.
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vacuum near liquids, gases, or explosive vapours like gasoline or
similar fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil based paints, natural gas or hydrogen. Do not vacuum or use
this Wet/Dry Vacuum near explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder,
as sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapours or dust.
• Do not vacuum burning or smoking items such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use if cord, plug or other parts are damaged.
• If your Wet/Dry Vacuum is not working correctly or has missing parts, has been dropped or damaged,
left outdoors or dropped in water, return it to an authorized service centre.
• Do not pull or carry by the cord. Do not use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the
cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not run the Wet/Dry Vacuum over the cord.
• Do not handle the plug or the Wet/Dry Vacuum with wet hands.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapours or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
• Do not use this Wet/Dry Vacuum with a torn filter or without installing the filter, except when
vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section of this manual.
