MacAllister MWDV20L Instruction And Safety Manual Download

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replacement parts. Parts from sources other than the manufacturer may not fit properly or may

be dangerous or cause injuries. The power cord can only be replaced by specialized customer

service centers.

29. Only use the vacuum cleaner in areas that are dry and protected from bad weather. Do not

use it outside when it is raining.

30. Store the vacuum in a dry place, out of the reach of children.
31. Do not leave the power cord lying around once clean up is done; someone could trip.
32. Take care when emptying extremely heavy tanks.
33. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty the tank after every use.
34. Do not use this machine to vacuum up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline,

photocopier powder, or volatile substances; and do not use the machine in areas where these

liquids are present. Do not vacuum up acids.

35. Do not vacuum up any materials that are toxic, cancer causing, combustible, or any other

dangerous materials, such as asbestos, asbestos dust, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead,

pesticides, or any other substances hazardous to your health.

36. Extreme caution should be used when vacuuming up wood or charcoal ashes, soot, cement,

plaster, or plasterboard dust. These particles are extremely fine and can pass through the

filters affecting the motor’s performance or be blown into the air. If necessary, you may need a

more efficient filter.

37. Do not vacuum up anything that is burning or smoldering, such as cigarettes, cigarette butts,

matches, or hot ashes.

38. Never vacuum up salt water; it may destroy the motor.

CAUTION !
In order to avoid electric shock, do not expose the device to rain. Store it inside.
Read the owner’s manual and the safety instructions before using the device in order to avoid

injury or damage to property: Do not vacuum up any materials that are flammable, combustible,

or hot. Do not use this device near explosive liquids or fumes because electric devices generate

arcs or sparks that may cause a fire or explosion. Do not use this device in a petrol station or in

an area where petrol is stored or distributed. In order to avoid health risks from fumes or dust, do

not vacuum up toxic material, carcinogens, or other dangerous materials such as asbestos, lead,

pesticides, or other materials hazardous to your health.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNING FOR CONSTRUCTION DUST

The updated Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1st October 2012 now also

targets to reduce the risks associated with silica, wood and gypsum dusts.
Construction workers are one of the at-risk groups within this because of the dust that they

breathe: silica dust is not just a nuisance; it is a real risk to your lungs!
Silica is a natural mineral present in large amounts in things like sand, sandstone and granite. It

is also commonly found in many construction materials such as concrete and mortar. The silica

is broken into very fine dust (also known as Respirable Crystalline Silica or RCS) during many

common tasks such as cutting, drilling and grinding. Breathing in very fine particles of crystalline

silica can lead to the development of:
Lung cancer, Silicosis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

Disease (COPD), and breathing in fine particles of wood dust can lead to the development of

asthma. The risk of lung disease is linked to people who regularly breathe construction dust over a