Westinghouse VC14110, Instruction Manual, Page: 2 / 10

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be always followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
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ATTENTION
Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to operate. Retain for future reference
DANGER
Never operate this unit when flammable materials or vapors are present because
electrical devices produce arcs or sparks that can cause a fire or explosion.
NEVER OPERATE UNATTENDED!
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding
Instruction.
2. Do not expose to rain—store indoors.
3. Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet before removing the tank cover
4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, contact
WESTINGHOUSE for assistance.
6. Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug; not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches
or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use
in areas where they may be present.
16. Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil base paint,
lacquers, etc.
17. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials
such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endan-
gering materials.
18. Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without filter and dust bag
in place. These are very fine particles that may affect the performance of the motor
or be exhausted back into the air. Additional dust bags are available.
19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job.
It can become a tripping hazard.
20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes,
which can result in eye damage.
Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
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