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imporTanT safeTy insTrucTions
•Keep work area clean and well lit.Clutteredor
darkareasinviteaccidents.
•Do not use in the presence of explosive dust,
liquids or vapors.
•Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are
used.
•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Closeattention
isnecessarywhenusedbyornearchildren.
•Use extra care when using on stairs.
•Do not pick up wet material. Donotusewaterto
settledust.
•Do not handle battery pack or vacuum with wet
hands.
•Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall
dust without lter in place. Theseareveryne
particles that may affect the performance of the
motororbeexhaustedbackintotheair.
•To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic or
other hazardous materials such as asbestos,
arsenic,barium,beryllium,lead,pesticidesorother
healthendangeringmaterials.
•WARNING:Somedustcreatedbypowersanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activitiescontainschemicalsknowntocausecan-
cer,birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.Some
examplesofthesechemicalsare:
•leadfromlead-basedpaint
•crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandother
masonryproducts,and
•arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvaries,depending
onhowoftenyoudothistypeofwork.Toreduce
yourexposuretothesechemicals:workinawell
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment,suchasthosedustmasksthatare
speciallydesignedtolteroutmicroscopicparticles.
•Use special care when emptying heavily loaded
tanks.
•To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty dust
canister after each use.
•Do not leave vacuum unattended when battery
pack is installed. Removebatterypackwhennot
inuseandbeforeservicing.
•Do not put any object into openings.Donotuse
withanyopeningblocked;keepfreeofdust,lint,
hair,andanythingelsethatmayreduceairow.
•Maintain vacuum. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
vacuum's operation. If damaged, have the
vacuum repaired before use. Manyaccidentsare
causedbypoorlymaintainedtools.
•Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contacta servicefacilityfor a
replacement.
•Use vacuum only with specically designated
battery packs. Useofanyotherbatterypacksmay
createariskofinjuryandre.
•Turn off all controls before removing battery pack.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use
on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store
indoors.
personal safeTy
work area safeTy
elecTrical safeTy
warning WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL VACUUM, BASIC
PRECAUTIONSSHOULDALWAYSBEFOLLOWED,INCLUDING THEFOLLOW-
ING:READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSINGVACUUM.FOR HOUSEHOLD
OR COMMERCIAL USE. BEFORE USING THE VACUUM, READ THIS OPERA-
TOR’S MANUAL, BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER OPERATOR’S MANUALS,
AND ALL LABELS ON THE VACUUM, BATTERY PACK, AND CHARGER.
use and care
baTTery pack use and care
•STAY ALERT. Watchwhatyouaredoinganduse
commonsense.Donotusevacuumwhenyouare
tired,distractedorundertheinuenceofdrugs,
alcoholormedicationcausingdiminishedcontrol.
•The operation of a vacuum can result in foreign
objects being blown into eyes, whichcanresult
in eye damage.Always wear safety goggles or
glasseswithsideshieldswhenoperatingvacuum.
•Wear a face or dust maskwhenworkingindust
situations.Dustparticlescanharmyourlungs.
•Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before inserting battery pack.
Insertingbatterypackinvacuumthathastheswitch
oninvitesaccidents.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.Thisenablesbettercontrol
ofthevacuuminunexpectedsituations.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
•Use only as described in this manual. Useonly
manufacturer’srecommendedattachments.
•Do not use without dust canister and/or lter in
place.
•Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible
liquids suchaspetroloruseinareaswherethey
maybepresent.
•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smok-
ing suchascigarettes,matches,orhotashes.
Vacuums have motors and other parts that can
produce sparks during normal use. Do not use
within 10 m (30 feet) of areas where explosive
materials may be present (such as petrol pumps and
places where liquids like paint thinners, cleaners,
solvents, etc. are stored).
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