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WORK AREA SAFETY
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Do not handle battery pack or vacuum with wet
hands.
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Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
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of body away from openings and moving parts.
Use only as described in this manual.
Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
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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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Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
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.
VACUUM USE AND CARE
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool.
the switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type
with another battery pack.
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battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may
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in place.
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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
motor or be exhausted back into the air.
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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
pack is installed.
Remove battery pack when not
in use and before servicing.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance
before making any adjustments, changing ac-
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,
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Maintain vacuum. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
operation. If damaged, have the vacuum repaired
before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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explosive
vapours.
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.
Vacuums have motors and other parts that can
produce sparks during normal use.
Do not use
within 10 m of areas where explosive materials
may be present (such as gasoline pumps and
places where liquids like paint thinners, cleaners,
solvents, etc. are stored).
WARNING
Do not
use in the
dust, liquids
presence
or
of
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The operation of a vacuum can result in
foreignobjects being blown into eyes, which
can resultin eye damage.
Always wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields marked to
comply with AS/NZS 1337.1 when operating
vacuum.
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Wear a dust mask or a suitable vacuum
solution
when working in dusty situations. Dust
particles can harm your lungs.
This product is suitable for collection of silica
dust when used in accordance with these
instructions. To reduce the risk of health
hazards from other vapours or dust, do not
vacuum carcinogenic, toxic or hazardous
materials
such as asbestos, arsenic, barium,
beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health
endangered materials.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it
awayfrom other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins,keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects,that can make a connection from one
terminalto another.
Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
WARNING
WHEN USING AN ELECTRIAL VACUUM, BASIC PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM. 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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS (INCLUDING
CHILDREN) WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL
CAPABILITIES, OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE. CHILDREN
SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE
APPLIANCE.
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