Dewalt DCV517M1 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). WARNING:  To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual. Important Safety Warnings and Instructions General Vacuum Safety Warnings 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. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 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. When using an electric vacuum, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • DO NOT leave vacuum with battery installed. Remove battery from tool 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 ONLY as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. • If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center. • DO NOT handle vacuum with wet hands. • KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. • TURN OFF all controls before removing battery. • USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs. • DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present. • DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. 1