Dirt Devil ND40100 Revision 1 (6/2010) - Page 5

Wet/dry vac important safety instructions THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. IF USED COMMERCIALLY, WARRANTY IS VOID. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INTRUCTIONS!  When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.  ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  BRING VACUUM CLEANER TO UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN USING THE HOSE AND ATTACHMENTS.  DO NOT LEAVE VACUUM CLEANER UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN.  REGULARLY CHECK THE FILTER TO CLEAN OR RE- PLACE.  WARNING: FULLY ASSEMBLE CLEANER BEFORE OPER- ATING.  WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN OUT THE HOSE SINCE THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.  WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:  Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.  Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do no allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.  Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments and products.  Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134 for the nearest service center.  Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.  Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.  Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any open- ing blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.  Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.  Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.  Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.  Do not use without dirt container and filters in place.  Turn off all controls before unplugging.  Look on your vacuum cleaner and follow all label and marking instructions.  Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.  Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.  Keep the vacuum cleaner on the floor. Only the hand-held vacuum cleaners may be set on furniture.  Vacuum cleaner must be in the upright position to lift the rotating brush off the carpet when doing above floor cleaning.  Brushroll continues to turn while product is turned on and handle is in the upright position. To avoid damage to carpet, rugs, and flooring, avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs, or carpeted stairs during tool use.  Do not use an extension cord with this vacuum cleaner.  Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents.  Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on date plate on back of cleaner.  To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors.  Do not use with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in this manual. Dry debris ingested by the impeller may damage the motor or be exhausted back into the air.  When using as a blower:  Direct air discharge only at work area.  Do not direct air at bystanders.  Keep children away when blowing.  Do not use blower for any job except blowing dirt and debris.  Do not use as a sprayer.  Wear safety eyewear.  To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear safety eyewear. The operation of any utility Vac or blower can result in foreign objects being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 16 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself.  Keep the motor away from flammables and other hazardous materials.  Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use. A loose bolt or nut may cause serious motor problems.  before storing, allow the motor to cool.  When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.  Only use cold water.  Make sure minimum clearance of 3 feet is maintained from combustible materials.  Connect pressure washer only to an individual branch circuit.  Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands. Expect the trigger handle to move when the trigger is pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause loss of control and injury to yourself and others.  Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also. SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING 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. CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. 5