Dewalt DCE100B Instruction Manual - Page 3

English Definitions: 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. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DeWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258). IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using an electric appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following. TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: • Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit 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. READ ALL AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. • Disconnect the battery pack from the blower before making any adjustments, changing accessories, servicing, moving or storing the vacuum. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally. • USE ONLY as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. • USE THE RIGHT UNIT - Do not use this unit for any job except that for which it is intended. • STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate unit when you are tired. • AVOID accidental starting. Turn off all controls before removing the battery pack. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the switch on invites accidents. • 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. 1