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SAFETY GUIDELINES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
VACUUM.
Read and understand this operator’s manual and all labels on the vacuum before
operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing
how your vacuum works. Use this vacuum only as described in this manual. To
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your vacuum, use only manufacturer
recommended accessories.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
When using a vacuum, basic precautions should always be followed including the
following: Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in explosion, fire
and/or serious injury.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Do not run vacuum unattended.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in
areas where they may be present.
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vacuum near flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive vapors 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 powder. Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapours or dust.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic
materials.
• Do not store near hazardous materials.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a service centre.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
• 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.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not run the vacuum over cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• This is NOT a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before
changing or cleaning filter.
