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SAFETY GUIDELINES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM.
Read and understand this operator’s manual and all labels on the vacuum cleaner
before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and
knowing how your vacuum works. Use this vacuum only as described in this
manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your vacuum, use only
manufacturer recommended accessories.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Do not run vacuum unattended.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
• Do not vacuum, or use this wet/dry vacuum near flammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapours like
gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive
dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapours or dust.
• 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 pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service centre.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges
or corners.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not run the vacuum over cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter.
When using a vacuum, basic precautions should always be followed including the
following:
