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WARNING -
TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
INJURY:
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Un-
plug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing. Connect to a properly grounded
outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
• Do not expose to rain – store indoors.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If ap-
pliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a service center.
• 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. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug
grasp the plug not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• 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 fl ow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fi ngers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or fi lters in
place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combus-
tible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas
where they may be present.
• Vacuum cleaners have motors and other parts
that can produce arcs or sparks during normal
use. Do not use within 20 feet of areas where
explosive gases may be present (such as gaso-
line pumps and places where liquids like paint
thinners, cleaners, solvents, etc. are stored).
• Unplug power cord whenever motor head is
removed from tank.
• Do not use in the presence of explosive liquids
or vapors.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from
vapors or dust, do not vacuum toxic, carcino-
genic or other hazardous materials such as
asbestos, arsenic, barium, berylium, lead, pes-
ticides or other health endangering materials.
• Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are used.
• Wear electrically insulated footwear, such as
rubber boots, when vacuuming wet material.
•
Maintain labels and nameplates.
These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a
MILWAUKEE
service facility for a free
replacement.
• WARNING!
Do
NOT
use this vacuum cleaner
to vacuum lead paint debris because this may-
disperse fine lead particles into the air. This
vacuum cleaner is not intended for use under EPA
Regulation 40 CFR Part 745 for lead paint material
cleanup.
•
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, 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 spe-
cially designed to fi lter out microscopic particles.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
READ AND
SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper
connection of the equipment-ground-
ing conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a quali-
fi ed electrician or service person if
you are in doubt as to whether the
outlet is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the
appliance - If it will not fi t the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualifi ed electrician.
This appliance must be grounded. If it should mal-
function or breakdown, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding conduc-
tor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.
As the distance from the supply outlet increases,
you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Us-
ing extension cords with inadequately sized wire
causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss
of power and possible tool damage. Refer to the
table shown to determine the required minimum
wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the
greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14
gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. When using more than one extension
cord to make up the total length, be sure each cord
contains at least the minimum wire size required.
If you are using one extension cord for more than
one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the
sum to determine the required minimum wire size.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be
sure it is marked with the suffi x “W-A” (“W” in
Canada) to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor
use.
• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition. Always replace a
damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a
qualifi ed person before using it.
• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to fi ve volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
EXTENSION
CORDS
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
For Extension Cords*
Extension Cord Length
Nameplate
Amperes
25'
50'
75'
100' 150'
0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 16.0
16.1 - 20.0
18
18
18
18
16
14
12
18
18
18
16
14
12
10
18
18
16
14
12
10
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18
16
14
12
10
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16
14
12
12
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This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in
sketch A
. A temporary adaptor
that looks like the adaptor illustrated in
sketches
B and C
may be used to connect this plug to a
2-pole receptacle as shown in
sketch B
if a prop-
erly grounded outlet is not available. The tempo-
rary adaptor should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet (
sketch A
) can be installed by a
qualifi ed electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug
or the like extending from the adaptor must be con-
nected to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor
is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
IN CANADA, THE USE OF A TEMPORARY ADAP-
TOR IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE CANADIAN
ELECTRICAL CODE. Make sure that the appli-
ance is connected to an outlet having the same
confi guration as the plug. No adaptor should be
used with this appliance.
