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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be always followed, including the
following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
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.
2. Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual, Use only Manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
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 service center 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 filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where
they may be present.
15. Do not use the ash vacuum as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil-based paint, lacquers,
etc.
16. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such as asbestos,
arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials Specially
designed units are available for these purposes.
17. Do not pick up ash without cartridge and pre-filter in place. These are very fine particles that may
pass through the motor and affect the performance of the motor or be exhhausted back into the air.
18. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job. It can become a
tripping hazard.
19. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
20. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
21. The operation of ash vacuum can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which can result
in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
22.
STAY ALERT
. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use ash vacuum when
you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication causing diminished
control.
23. DO NOT use this ash vacuum to vacuum lead paint debris because this may disperse fine lead
particles into the air. This ash vacuum is not intended for use under EPA Regulation 40 CFR Part
745 for lead paint material cleanup.
