Definitions: Safety Guidelines; Important Safety Instructions; Additional Safety Rules - Crown CT42027 Original Instructions Manual

I. 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.
II. 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:
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• 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 manufacturer's recommended
attachments and spare parts.
• 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 anti-static hose.
• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty canister after each use.
III. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only .
• 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.
• Before cleaning or maintaining the appliance, the power plug must be removed from the
socket-outlet
• IPX4 is only granted by connect an IPX4 plug to socket-out of the appliance or the cover of the
socket-out is closed.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to 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.
WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known 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.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
ON MOTOR HOUSING (on back of vacuum head):
WARNING:
• This vacuum meets the epa lead related renovations, repair and painting (rrp) rule for
hepa vacuum only if hepa filter is used.
• To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. do not run unattended.
do not pick up flammable, combustible or hot materials. do not use around explosive dust, liquids
or vapors. electrical devices produce arcs or sparks which can cause fire or explosion. do not use
at filling stations or anywhere gasoline is stored or dispensed. do not vacuum toxic or carcinogenic
materials or other health endangering material such as asbestos or pesticides. always use proper
eye and respiratory protection. to reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose to rain. store
indoors. when servicing, use only identical replacement parts. not to be used as a step stool. (the
use of this machine in conjunction with the pick up of lead has not been investigated by ul)
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