Defi nitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
symbols.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
will
result in
death or serious injury
.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could
result in
death or serious injury
.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided,
may
result in
minor or moderate injury
.
NOTICE:
Indicates a practice
not related to personal injury
which, if not avoided,
may
result in
property damage
.
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E
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric appliances, always
follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury, including the following:
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this vacuum reads
and understands all safety instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
• Instructions for compatible batteries and chargers are included
for reference in this manual. Read all instruction manuals included
with your battery pack or charger. Read all cautionary markings on
the charger and battery pack. Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
When using this vacuum, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING VACUUM
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
• Do not
leave the vacuum when connected to power source.
Remove the battery pack when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not
allow vacuum to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only
D
E
WALT recommended attachments.
• Do not use this appliance if it is showing signs of malfunction
in anyway. If the appliance is not working correctly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it
to a service center.
• Do not handle the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into the openings of the appliance. Do not
use the appliance with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair and anything else that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from the
openings and moving parts.
• Do not place outlet of vacuum near eyes or ears when operating.
• The blower operation can result in foreign objects being blown into
eyes, which can result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles
when using blower feature.
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