Safety Information - Porter-Cable PCX18115 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be always followed,
including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
APPLIANCE.
DANGER
Never operate this unit when flammable materials or vapors are present because
electrical devices produce arcs or sparks that can cause a fire or explosion.
ATTENTION
Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to operate. Retain for future reference.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in or when in operation. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before performing any service on it.
2. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
3. Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet before removing the tank cover.
4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, contact service
center for assistance.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep
the openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches
or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use
in areas where they may be present.
16. Do not use the cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil-based paint,
lacquers, etc.
17. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such
as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health
endangering materials.
18. Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without filter and dust bag in
place. These are very fine particles that may affect the performance of the motor or
be exhausted back into the air. Additional dust bag is available.
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