Dirt Devil ND40015 Revision 1 (6/2010) - Page 7

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Know your product. Read the operator's manual care-fully. Learn the machine's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this product.  To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.  Use right product. Don't force product or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don't use it for a purpose not intended.  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.  Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.  Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.  A lways wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.  Use only recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.  Check damaged parts. Before further use of the product, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.  Never leave product running unattended. Turn power off. Don't leave product until it comes to a complete stop.  Keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.  Follow manufacturer's recommendations for safe loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.  Keep product dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean product.  Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.  Do not use product if switch does not turn it off. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.  Avoid dangerous environment. Don't expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.  Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.  Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the product. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.  To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.  Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.  WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.  Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil or grease.  Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or any electrical device.  Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create a hazard.  Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable material, bleaches, or industrial grade solutions in this product. These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine. 4