Bosch GAS20-17A Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 5

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Dust Extractor Care
dust extractor for EPA Lead Based Paint
Renovation, Repair and Painting Program
(RRP), where lead may be present. Not
using Bosch HEPA filters for EPA RRP
program may
environmental hazards.
substances or dusts e.g. asbestos. Neither
the polyester filter nor the HEPA filter is
able to capture all hazardous particles,
which may cause health hazards.
Based Paint Renovation, Repair and
Painting Program (RRP) where lead may be
present, it is recommended that it always
be used for RRP. Residual hazardous
substances in the dust extractor may cause
health and environmental hazards.
Based Paint Renovation, Repair and
Painting Program (RRP), this dust
extractor is not recommended for
vacuuming carpets and rugs. Dust
extractor may not be able to completely
remove all hazardous substance, which
may cause health and environmental
hazards.
Do not use dust extractor if switch does
not turn it ON or OFF. Any dust extractor
that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing attachments, or storing the
dust extractor. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
dust extractor accidentally.
Do not vacuum dust when liquid/fluid is
contained in the dust extractor canister.
Do not vacuum liquids/fluids when dust
is in the canister. In either case empty
Dust Extractor Safety Rules
Bosch HEPA filters must
be used when using this
cause health and
Not suitable to vacuum
hazardous or toxic
Once this dust extractor
is used for EPA Lead
When using this dust
extractor for EPA Lead
the canister and/or remove dust bag
before use so that dust does not cake
and harden inside the canister.
Dry filters completely after wet
vacuuming or use a second dry filter set
for dust vacuuming. Damp or wet filters
will cake with dust or develop mold or
mildew.
Store idle dust extractor out of reach of
children and other untrained persons.
Dust extractors are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
Maintain dust extractor with care.
Properly maintain dust extractor to
keep hose unobstructed. Do not put any
object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair and anything that may reduce
air flow. Any alteration or modification is
a misuse and may result in a dangerous
condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the
dust extractor operation. If damaged,
have the dust extractor serviced before
using. Poorly maintained dust extractors
cause many accidents.
periodic maintenance schedule for your
dust extractor.
Service
Only qualified repair personnel must
perform dust extractor service. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
For example: internal wires may be
misplaced or pinched.
When servicing a dust extractor, use
only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance section
of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow the Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric
shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents
such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
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