Important Safety Instructions; Additional Safety Rules; Electrical Safety; Mains Plug Replacement - DeWalt DWV902L User Manual


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.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

Denotes risk of fire.

Important Safety Instructions


WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE, READ
AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: Operators shall be adequately instructed on
the use of these machines.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not
expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Before use, operators shall be provided with information,
instruction and training for the use of the machine and
the substances for which it is to be used, including the safe
method of removal and disposal of the material collected.
• Operators should observe any safety regulations appropriate
to the materials being handled.
• Do not leave the appliance when it is connected to a power
source. Unplug it from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
• Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy. Pay close
attention when the appliance is used by or near children.
• Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only
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• Do not use this appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the
appliance is not working correctly, or if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a
service center.
• Do not pull or carry this appliance by the cord, use the cord
as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run the appliance over the cord.
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 the 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.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from
the openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging appliance.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where flammable or
combustible liquids are present.
• Static shocks are possible in dry areas or when the relative
humidity of the air is low. This is only temporary and does
not affect the use of the vacuum. To reduce the frequency of
static shocks, add moisture to the air with a console, installed
humidifier or use DWV9316-XJ non-static hose accessory.
• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty canister after
each use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Additional Safety Rules

• 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 filter 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.

Electrical Safety

The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate.

WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the
primary and secondary winding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
specially prepared cord available through the D
service organisation.

Mains Plug Replacement

(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
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