RIDGID HD03180 Owner's Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure the ON/OFF switch is OFF and the battery
pack is removed before clearing jammed material,
making adjustments, changing accessories, storing
or servicing the Vac. Unexpected actuation of the Vac
while clearing jammed material or servicing may result
in serious personal injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above
212ºF (100ºC) may cause explosion.
• Use Vac only with approved battery pack, refer to
"Battery Pack Installation" section. Use of any other
battery pack may create a risk of injury and fire.
• Do not store with items stacked on top of Vac.
• Use only as described in this Owner's Manual.
Use only the recommended attachments, battery
packs, chargers, and replacement parts.
CAUTION:
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• To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using for extended hours or in a noisy area.
• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
• Static shocks are common when the relative humidity of
the air is low. Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac can
deposit static charge on the hose or Vac. To reduce the
frequency of static shocks in your home or when using
this Vac, add moisture to the air with a humidifier.
• To reduce the risk of damage to the battery pack's
electrical connectors, the lock must be fully engaged
when battery pack is attached to vacuum or charger.
Observe the following warnings that appear on the
motor housing of your Vac:
WARNING
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Use only the battery packs specified in this
manual. See "Battery Pack Installation" section.
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WARNING
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• For your own safety, read and understand
owner's manual.
• Do not run unattended.
• Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, flammable,
combustible / self-igniting, toxic, or other
hazardous materials.
• Do not use around explosive liquids or vapors.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
handle battery pack with wet hands or place wet
battery pack into charger.
• Use only battery pack listed in owner's manual
or R840087.
WARNING
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To reduce the risk of electric shock - do not expose
to rain - store indoors.
WARNING
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Do not stand or sit on vac. Improper use may
cause injury.
WARNING
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To reduce the risk of fire, do not store foreign
objects in the accessory or battery pack
compartments. Only store accessories supplied
with the vacuum. Never block the exhaust port
with any object.
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