Important Safety Instructions - Westinghouse VC251809 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all instructions before using this vacuum. Read and
understand this owner's manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner
before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and
knowing how your vacuum works. Use this Wet/Dry Vac only as described in this
manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your Wet/Dry Vac, use
only WESTINGHOUSE recommended accessories.
For Household Use Only.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed
including the following:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Do not run vac unattended.
paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium
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vapors or dust.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug, or other parts.
• If your Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been
dropped or damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to an
independent service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not run Wet/Dry Vac over cord.
• Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic
materials.
• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
when vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section of this manual.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
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near children.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before
• Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
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