P4511HVAF-R
ELECTRIC
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
To Reduce the Risk of Fire, Electric Shock or Injury:
Electric shock could occur if used on wet surfaces.
DO NOT expose to rain. Store indoors.
When using this vacuum basic precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1) DO NOT leave the vacuum when
plugged in. Unplug from the outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
2) To avoid electric shock, DO NOT
expose to rain. Store indoors. DO NOT
use on wet surfaces.
3) This is NOT a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used around or near
children.
4) Use only as described in this safety
manual. Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended attachments and accessories.
5) DO NOT use this vacuum with dam-
aged cord or plug. If the vacuum is not
working as it should, because it has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors
or dropped into water, contact an
authorized service center or factory.
6) DO NOT unplug the vacuum by pulling
on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
7) DO NOT handle the vacuum plug
with wet hands.
8) DO NOT pull or carry by the cord, use
cord as a handle, close a door on cord
or pull cord around sharp edges and cor-
ners. DO NOT run vacuum over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
9) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
10) Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
11) DO NOT put any objects into open-
ings. DO NOT use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce air flow.
12) DO NOT pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
13) DO NOT use without 2-ply dispos-
able paper filter bag, 2-ply intermediate
filter and HEPA filter in place.
14) Turn OFF all controls before unplug-
ging
15) DO NOT use the vacuum to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids such
as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
16) DO NOT use where anesthetics or
oxygen is used.
17) DO NOT use an extension cord
unless absolutely necessary. If an exten-
sion cord is used, then wire size must
be #14 or larger and should not exceed
50 feet in length. The extension cord
must be a three-wire type to insure
GROUNDING protection.
18) Replace damaged or worn parts
immediately with genuine original equip-
ment parts to maintain safety and to
protect your limited warranty.
This vacuum must be connected to a
properly grounded outlet only. (See
grounded instructions). When not in use
the power cord should be wrapped
around the motor head for storage.
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WARNING:
This vacuum has been specifically designed
to clean up hazardous dust. Special filters
reduce the incidence of airborne dust that
would be created by other methods of
cleaning.
During the removal of hazardous dust,
DO NOT sweep, scoop, shovel or in any
manner handle other than by vacuuming.
DO NOT at any time attempt to remove,
substitute, bypass or by any other means
change the filters in the vacuum.
Use only manufacturer’s approved vacuum
filters and filters bags.
Before attempting to use or before cleaning
with this vacuum, be sure that you fully
understand the instructions for setting up
or cleaning/changing filters.
Any health hazards associated with use of
this vacuum in conjunction with the removal
of hazardous material has not been investi-
gated by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
INTENDED
USE OFTHE
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