
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Filtra-Vac 14 and 18 Operator's Manual Page5
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be followed including
the following: Read all instructions before using these appliances
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA
DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe
bodilyinjuryordeath. ReadandobserveallDANGERstatementsfoundin
your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury
to you or to other personnel; property damage could occur as well. Read
and observe all WARNING statements found in your Owner's Manual and on
yourmachine.
CAUTION: Failure to read and observe all CAUTION statements could result in damage
to the machine or to other property. Read and observe all CAUTION
statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Donotleave appliancewhenpluggedin. Unplugfrom outletwhennotinuse andbefore
servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
4. Useonly as described in the manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attach-
ments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has
beendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater, returnittoaservice
center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
aroundsharpedgesorcorners. Donotrunapplianceovercord. Keepcordawayfrom
heatedsurfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug orappliancewith wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair,loose clothing,fingers,andallpartsof bodyawayfromopeningsandmoving
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. Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
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
areaswhere they may be present.
16. Connecttoproperly groundedoutlet. See"GroundingInstructions".
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS