Dewalt D27905H 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 NOTE: This vacuum is intended for commercial use. WARNING: When using electric appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following: BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. • Connect to a properly grounded outlet only (See Grounding Instructions). • Do not leave the appliance when it is connected to a power source. Unplug it from outlet when not in use and before servicing. • Do not expose the appliance to rain. Store it indoors. This action will reduce the risk of electric shock. • Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy. Pay close attention when the appliance is used by or near children. • Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only DEWALT recommended attachments. • Do not use this appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is not working correctly, or if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a service center. • Do not pull or carry this appliance by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not unplug this appliance by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. • Do not handle the plug or 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. • Turn off all controls before unplugging appliance. • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. • Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where flammable or combustible liquids are present. 1