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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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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
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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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Store indoors. Do not expose to rain.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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STAY ALERT.
Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not use vacuum when you are
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
dust extraction solution
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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 bal-
ance at all times.
This enables better control of the
vacuum in unexpected situations.
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Never stand on vacuum or use as a step stool.
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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.
USE AND CARE
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installed.
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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-
ing
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
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Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall
particles that may affect the performance of the
motor or be exhausted back into the air.
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To reduce risk, do not use to vacuum hazard-
ous, toxic or carcinogenic materials, such as
asbestos or pesticide.
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Use special care when emptying heavily loaded
tanks.
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To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank
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,
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Static shocks are possible in dry areas or when
the relative humidity of the air is low.
This is
only temporary and does not affect the use of the
vacuum. To reduce the frequency of static shocks,
add moisture to the air with a console or installed
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Some wood contains preservatives and can be
toxic. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and
skin contact when working with these materials.
Request and follow any safety information available
from your material supplier.
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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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Always use common sense and be cautious
when using tools.
It is not possible to anticipate
every situation that could result in a dangerous out-
come. Do not use this tool if you do not understand
these operating instructions or you feel the work is
beyond your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or
a trained professional for additional information or
training.
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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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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:
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lead from lead-based paint
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crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
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arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL VACUUM, TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUC-
TIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM. FOR HOUSEHOLD OR COMMERCIAL USE.
BEFORE USING THE VACUUM, READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL, BATTERY
PACK AND CHARGER OPERATOR’S MANUALS, AND ALL LABELS ON THE
VACUUM, BATTERY PACK, AND CHARGER.
Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information.
If unreadable or missing,
contact a
MILWAUKEE
®
service facility for a
replacement.
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