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STAINLESS STEEL WET/DRY VACUUM WITH TWO-STAGE MOTOR 054-0239-6
SAFETY GUIDELINES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Household Model
SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Read all instructions before using this appliance
• Read and understand this instruction manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vacuum before using.
• Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how this Wet/Dry Vacuum
works. Use this Wet/Dry Vacuum only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal
injury or damage to the Wet/Dry Vacuum, use only recommended accessories.
Understanding Safety Terminology
DANGER:
If safety information is not followed, someone will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING:
If safety information is not followed, someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION:
If safety information is not followed, someone may be injured.
When using this Wet/Dry Vacuum, follow basic safety precautions including the following:
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not run the Wet/Dry Vacuum unattended.
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vacuum near liquids, gases, or explosive vapours like gasoline or
similar fuels, lighter fl uid, cleaners, oil based paints, natural gas or hydrogen. Do not vacuum or use
this Wet/Dry Vacuum near explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gunpowder
as sparks inside the motor can ignite fl ammable vapours or dust.
• Do not vacuum burning or smoking items such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use if the cord, plug or other parts are damaged.
• If the Wet/Dry Vacuum is not working correctly or has missing parts, has been dropped or damaged,
left outdoors or dropped in water, return it to an independent service centre.
• Do not pull or carry by the cord. Do not use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the
cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not run the Wet/Dry Vacuum over the cord.
