Safety Warnings And Instructions - DeWalt DCV517 Instruction Manual

Definitions: 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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instruction manual.
Important Safety Warnings
and Instructions
General Vacuum Safety Warnings
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
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.
When using an electric vacuum, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING VACUUM
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:
• DO NOT leave vacuum with battery installed. Remove battery
from tool when not in use and before servicing.
• DO NOT allow vacuum to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• USE ONLY as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
• If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• DO NOT handle vacuum with wet hands.
• KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
• TURN OFF all controls before removing battery.
• USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.
• DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
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