Vacmaster VOC1218PF, Original Instructions Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be
observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete
operating manual with due care. Keep this manual in a safe
place so that the information is always available. If you give
the equipment to any other person, give them these operating
instructions as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions
and the safety information
.
• Never leave the appliance switched on unattended, if you leave
the work area, switch the appliance off or unplug it from the
power supply.
• Do not vacuum or use this Wet and Dry Vacuum cleaner near
flammable liquids, gases or explosive vapours like gasoline or
other fuels, lighter fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas,
hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust,
grain dust or gun power. Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapours or dust.
• This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for the vacuuming of
asbestos or asbestos dust.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Ensure the hose and connections are always pointed away from
the users face, hair, ears and eyes during operation and never
direct the nozzle towards persons or animals.
• Clear the working area of any items or precessions that you do
not wish to be vacuumed before operation.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapours or dusts, do