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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Fail-
ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
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Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Don’t expose power tools to rain.
Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock or mal-
function.
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Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK (P100) CHARGER (P110)
P710 130255004 1423701, 140237021
or 140237023
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool
while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts and exhaust.
Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do not use
on a ladder or unstable support.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask must be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
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Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger-
ous and must be repaired.
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Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other
untrained persons.
Tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean.
Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
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Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used
on another tool.
SERVICE
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Tool service must be performed only by qualified re-
pair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
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When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance sec-
tion of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure
to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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Do not
allow children to operate hand vac or play with
hand vac as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used near children.
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This hand vac is intended for household use
ONLY.
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Use this hand vac
ONLY
for its intended use as described
in this manual. Use only the attachments recommended
in this manual.
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If hand vac is not working properly, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return to
your nearest service center.
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Do not
abuse cord. Never carry charger or base by the
cord or yank to disconnect from electrical outlet. Grasp
charger, not the cord, and pull to unplug. Do not allow
cord to hang over edge of table or counter or to touch
hot surfaces.
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Do not
handle charger or hand vac with wet hands.
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Do not
put any objects in ventilation openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked. Keep openings free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
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NEVER
vacuum materials such as hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches, etc
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Do not
use without dust bowl or filter in place.
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Turn off all controls before
unplugging from or plugging
into an electrical outlet for charging.
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Use extra care when using on stairs.