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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
3. Personal safety
3.1 Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
3.2 Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Under the appropriate condition,
protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection can
reduce personal injuries.
3.3 Prevent unintentional starting. Make sure the switch is in the off-position before picking up or carrying
the tool or connecting the unit to a power source/battery pack. Carrying power tools with your nger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on
3.4 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached
to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
3.5 Do not over reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
3.6 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair, can get
caught in moving parts resulting in serious injury.
3.7 If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
DO NOT leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
DO NOT expose to rain – store indoors.
DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Use only
as described in this manual. Use only Manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, contact Shop-Vac Corporation for assistance.
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. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug; not the cord.
DO NOT handle plug or appliance with wet hands
DO NOT put any object into openings. DO NOT use with any openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair
and anything that may reduce air ow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
DO NOT use without dust bag and/or lters in place.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
DO NOT use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may
be present.
DO NOT vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic,
barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials. Specially designed units are
available for these purposes.
DO NOT pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without cartridge lter and collection lter bag in
place. These are very ne particles that may pass through the foam and affect the performance of the
motor or be exhausted back into the air. Additional collection lter bags are available.
To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner when you
are tired, distracted or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication causing diminished control.
