Defi Nitions: Safety Guidelines; Important Safety Instructions Warning - DeWalt DCV581H Instruction Manual

Defi nitions: 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
When using electric appliances, always
follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury, including the following:
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.
• Instructions for compatible batteries and chargers are included
for reference in this manual. Read all instruction manuals included
with your battery or charger. Read all cautionary markings on the
charger and battery. Consult the chart at the end of this manual
for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
When using this vacuum, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING VACUUM
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
• Do not leave vacuum when connected to power source. Unplug
from outlet and remove battery when not in use and before
servicing.
• Do not allow vacuum to be used as a toy. Close attention is
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necessary when used by or near children.
• Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only
D WALT recommended attachments.
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• Do not use this appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the
appliance is not working correctly, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug this appliance by pulling on the cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into the openings of the appliance. Do not
use the appliance with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair and anything else that may reduce air flow.
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