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WORK AREA SAFETY
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Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
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Vacuums have motors and other parts that can
produce sparks during normal use.
Do not use
within 30 feet of areas where explosive materials
may be present (such as gasoline pumps and places
where liquids like paint thinners, cleaners, solvents,
etc. are stored).
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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.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Do not handle battery packs or vacuum with wet
hands.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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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 dust mask or use an OSHA compliant
vacuum solution
when working in dusty 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 packs.
Inserting battery packs in vacuum that has the switch
on invites accidents.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal
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ance 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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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery packs, picking up or carry
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ing the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger
on the switch or energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
VACUUM USE AND CARE
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Do not use without dust cannister and/or filter
in place.
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Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids
such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
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Do not pick up anything that is burning or smok
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ing
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
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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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This product is suitable for collection of silica
dust when used in accordance with these in-
structions. To reduce the risk of health hazards
from other vapors or dust, do not vacuum
carcinogenic, toxic or hazardous materials
such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead,
pesticides or other health endangered materials.
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Use special care when emptying heavily loaded
tanks.
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To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty dust
box after each use.
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Do not leave vacuum unattended when battery
packs are installed.
Remove battery packs when
not in use and before servicing.
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Disconnect the battery packs from the appliance
before making any adjustments, changing ac
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cessories, or storing appliance.
Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the ap-
pliance accidentally.
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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.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
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Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac
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cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
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Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam
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aged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL VACUUM, BASIC
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, IN-
CLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
VACUUM. BEFORE USING THE VACUUM, READ THIS OPERATOR’S MAN-
UAL, BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER OPERATOR’S MANUALS, AND ALL
LABELS ON THE VACUUM, BATTERY PACK, AND CHARGER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY.
