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Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO
FILTER METAL DUST. Combining wood and
metal dust can create an explosion or fire
hazard.
This unit is intended to filter
non explosive atmospheres only.
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO DISSIPATE FUMES
OR SMOKE. Explosions or fire can result. This
dust collector is intended for use where only
dry airborne dust is present. Its use should be
limited to non-explosive, non-metallic
atmospheres.
1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS
COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. A unit
incorrectly assembled can cause injury.
2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR,
INSTRUCTOR, OR ANOTHER QUALIFIED
PERSON if you are not thoroughly familiar
with the operation of this unit. Knowledge is
safety.
3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and
recommended electrical connections to
prevent electrical shock or electrocution.
4. DO NOT PULL THIS UNIT BY THE POWER
CORD.
Do not allow the power cord to come in
contact with sharp instruments or edges, hot
surfaces, or oil or grease. Do not place any
weight on top of the power cord. A damaged
power cord can cause electrical shock or
electrocution.
5. SUPPORT THIS UNIT OR SECURELY CLAMP
IT TO THE WORK SURFACE WHEN IT IS USED
IN A PORTABLE APPLICATION to eliminate
potential injury and/or damage from falling.
6. ENSURE THAT THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST
AREAS ARE CLEAR PRIOR TO STARTING THE
UNIT. Clogged intakes or exhausts can cause
an explosion and/or fire.
7. DO NOT USE THE DUST COLLECTOR to pick
up flammable liquids such as gasoline. Do
not use the dust collector near flammable or
combustible liquids. Explosion and/or fire
can occur.
8. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS AWAY
FROM THE FAN. Avoid all exposure to
rotating parts to prevent injury.
9. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT
THE DUST COLLECTION BAG IN PLACE AND
PROPERLY SECURED. Sawdust and other
debris can provide the potential for fire
and/or explosion and can also cause
inhalation problems.
10. INSPECT THE DUST BAG FOR CUTS, RIPS,
OR TEARS. Replace damaged bags or vacuum
hoses. Sawdust and other debris can provide
the potential for fire and/or explosion and
can also cause inhalation problems.
11. ALWAYS USE THE INTAKE CAPS TO
COVER UNUSED DUST PORTS. Debris can
cause damage to the unit and injury.
12. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR
REPLACE the dust collection bag(s) while the
unit is connected to the power source.
Exposed fan blades can cause severe injuries.
13. MAINTAIN THE UNIT IN TOP CONDITION.
Clogged filters can increase the potential for
fire or explosion. Follow all instructions for
changing and cleaning filters.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
