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Important Safety Instructions - Milwaukee M18 FVC34L Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL VACUUM, BASIC PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM. BEFORE USING THE
VACUUM, READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL, BATTERY PACK AND
CHARGER OPERATOR'S MANUALS, AND ALL LABELS ON THE VACUUM,
BATTERY PACK, AND CHARGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge,
unless
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
Vacuums have motors and other parts that can
produce sparks during normal use. Do not use
within 30 feet of areas where explosive materials
may be present (such as petrol pumps and places
where liquids like paint thinners, cleaners,
solvents, etc. are stored).
• Do not use in the presence of explosive dust,
liquids or vapors.
• Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are used.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use extra care when using on stairs.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Do not handle battery packs or vacuum with wet
hands.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not use vacuum when you are
alcohol or medication causing diminished control.
• The operation of a vacuum can result in foreign
objects being blown into eyes, which can result in
eye damage. Always wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields when operating vacuum.
Wear a dust mask or use a suitable dust
extraction solution when working in dusty
situations. Dust particles can harm your lungs.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
Inserting battery pack in vacuum that has the switch
on invites accidents.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
vacuum in unexpected situations.
of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carry-
ing the tool.
on the switch or energising power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
they
have
been
VACUUM USE AND CARE
in place.
Do
not
use
given
combustible liquids such as petrol or use in
areas where they may be present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smok-
ing such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall
motor or be exhausted back into the air.
This product is suitable for collection of silica
dust when used in accordance with these
instructions. To reduce the risk of health
hazards from other vapours or dust, do not
vacuum carcinogenic, toxic or hazardous
materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium,
beryllium,
endangered materials.
• Use special care when emptying heavily loaded
tanks.
To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty dust
box after each use.
Do not leave vacuum unattended when battery
pack is installed. Remove battery pack when not
in use and before servicing.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance
before making any adjustments, changing ac-
cessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the ap-
pliance accidentally.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
• Maintain vacuum. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
operation. If damaged, have the vacuum repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
with another battery pack.
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
2
to
pick
up
lead,
pesticides
or
flammable
or
other
health

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