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ASH VACUUM SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS (cont.)
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
b. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by an electrician or a power tool repairer in order to
avoid a hazard.
WARNING! This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
WARNING! Wait at least 24 hours before vacuuming
a BBQ or fireplace in order to be sure that the fire has
gone out and the ash has become completely cold. Only
for cold ash, do not use for vacuuming soot or combustible
substances.
WARNING! The extracted material must not exceed a
temperature of 40°C.
WARNING! If the permissible temperature is exceeded,
the extractor, the ash filter and the hoses could be
damaged.
WARNING! Extracted material which looks as though
it has cooled off on the outside may still be hot on the
inside. Hot extracted material could be set alight again in the air
current.
This appliance is intended to pick up cold ash from fireplaces,
chimneys, ovens, ash-trays, and similar places of ash
accumulation.
WARNING! Risk of fire
- do not use paper dust bags or bags made from similar
flammable materials.
- do not use any other vacuum cleaner to vacuum ash.
- do not rest the ash vacuum cleaner on flammable or polymeric
surfaces, including carpeting and vinyl tile.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing and cleaning.
• To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Never use in the presence of explosive liquids, vapours or
explosive dust – such as coal or grain.
• Never pick up asbestos or asbestos dust.
• Wood dust and chips in a confined area can give rise to fire
or an explosion. Guard against possible ignition sources.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smouldering –
such as metal grinding dust, cigarette ends, hot coals, matches
or similar.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be
supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments and
consumables.
• Never modify the cleaner in any way - this is dangerous and
will invalidate the warranty.
• Do not use vacuum without the filter in place.
• If motor sound becomes higher pitched always check for the
following: - Blocked hose or accessory. - Blocked filter - Full
container.
• Never try to move the cleaner by pulling with the mains
lead.
• Always check that the filter is clear and not blocked. Keep all
openings clear of any blockages.
• When lifting the unit, always lift it with the handle or under
rim of tank. Beware of excess weight.
• Always switch the unit off before changing attachments.
• If the cordset is damaged have it repaired by an authorised
service centre.
• The ash vacuum cleaner is designed for dry vacuuming
using the supplied filters. The appliance is not suitable for the
vacuuming of combustible, explosive, burning, smouldering or
harmful substances.
• The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user
/ operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any
damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
• Before beginning extraction, please wait until the material
is completely cooled off. Hot ashes should not be purged
with water, as the sudden temperature difference can cause
ruptures to the chimney.
• Check the hoses, the ash filter and the extractor regularly
when extracting, to assess levels of heating.
• If the appliance heats up, switch it off, pull the mains plug
out and remove the filter bag immediately. Separate the ash
filter from the extractor and remove the extracted material.
• Let the extractor and the ash filter cool off outside, under
supervision.
• If the power cable for this appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or
similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.
• Cold ash is ash which has cooled for a sufficiently long
time and no longer contains any glowing embers. This can
be checked by combing through the ash with a metal object
before you use the ash vacuum cleaner. Cold ash no longer
radiates any perceivable heat.
• After and before vacuum cleaning, empty and clean the tank
in order to prevent the accumulation of materials which could
present a fire hazard in the vacuum cleaner.
• Do not vacuum metal, glass or water.
• The ash vacuum cleaner is not allowed to be used for
collecting harmful dusts (dust class L, M, H).
