Additional Safety Rules - DeWalt DWV010 Instruction Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only (See Grounding
Instructions).
• This vacuum meets the EPA lead-related Renovations, Repair
and Painting (RRP) Rule for HEPA vacuum only when used
with the DWV9320 or DWV9330 HEPA Filter. (included with
DWV010).
Contact the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) for more information on their Renovations, Repair and
Painting (RRP) Rule.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use to vacuum combustible explosive materials, such as
coal, grain, or other finely divided combustible material.
• Do not use to vacuum hazardous, toxic or carcinogenic materials,
such as asbestos or pesticide.
• Never pick up explosive liquids (e.g. gasoline, diesel fuel, heating
oil, paint thinner, etc.), acids or solvents.
• Do not use vacuum without filters in place, except as described
under Wet Pickup Applications.
• Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take
extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working
with these materials. Request and follow any safety information
available from your material supplier.
• Do not use vacuum as a step ladder.
• Do not place heavy objects on vacuum.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or qualified authorized service agent in order to
avoid hazard.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG
or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge
number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that
is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. When using more than one extension to make
up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains
at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the
correct size to use. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• If an extension cord is to be used outdoors it must be marked
with the suffix W-A or W following the cord type designation. For
example – SJTW-A to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
Ampere Rating 120V 25 (7.6)
240V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)
More Not More
Than
Than
0 6 18
6 10 18
10 12 16
12 16 14
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection
that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if area operation
is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers,
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
26
50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
AWG
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended