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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
COMMERCIAL USE
For the safe operation of this machine, read and understand all warnings and cautions.
Look for this symbol:
“WARNING”: If you do not follow the instructions in a WARNING, injury can occur
to you or to other personnel.
“CAUTION”: If you do not read and follow instructions completely, damage can
occur to the machine.
WARNING:
You must be qualified for the operation of this machine before using it.
READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
WARNING:
Machines can cause flammable materials and vapors to burn. Do not use this
machine with or near matches,
fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners, or other flammable materials.
WARNING:
Do not use on wet surfaces.
WARNING:
Risk of explosion. Floor sanding can result in an explosive mixture of fine
dust and air. Use floor sanding
machine only in a well- ventilated area.
WARNING:
Do not allow machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is
Necessary when used by or near children.
WARNING:
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
WARNING:
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If machine is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to the rental center.
WARNING:
Do not leave machine when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
WARNING:
To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet
before changing the sandpaper,
emptying the bag, leaving the machine, or doing any maintenance to this machine.
WARNING:
Do not handle plug or machine with wet hands.
WARNING:
Do not put any object into vacuum openings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air flow.
WARNING:
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
WARNING:
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
WARNING:
Do not use machine to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be pre sent.
WARNING: To prevent fire explosion when emptying the dust bag:
1. Remove the contents of the dust bag when the bag is 1/3 full.
2. Remove the contents of the dust bag each time you finish using the machine.
3. Do not put the contents of a dust bag into a fire.
WARNING:
Do not use machine without proper dust bag. Black Bag with yellow writing
and Fire Lock Logo US-VBAS14.
WARNING:
To prevent damage to the power cable, do not let the sandpaper touch the power
cable when the machine is
running. Always lift the power cable over the machine.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This machine must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
machine is equipped with a
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductors can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with
a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not,
