Important Safeguards; Safety Guidelines - Definitions - Black & Decker CHV1410L Series Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
UNIT.
It is important for you to read and understand this manual.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER:
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
WARNING:
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as
asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
WARNING:
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do
not allow to be used as a toy.
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit or charging
base in water or other liquid.
• Do not use dry hand vacs to pick up liquids, toxic substances, flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not use wet/dry hand vacs to pick up toxic substances, flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not operate in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes or liquids.
• Shock Hazard. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or charger or after
the appliance malfunctions, is left outdoors, dropped into water or is damaged in any
manner. Return the appliance to any authorized service facility.
• Do not use dry hand vacs outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the charger or base by the cord or yank to
disconnect from an outlet; instead grasp the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces. The
unit should be placed or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.
• Do not use an extension cord. Plug the charger directly into an electrical outlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).
• Do not attempt to use the charger with any other product; do not attempt to charge
this product with any other charger. Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to recharge.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not insert accessories when unit is running.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
Some household dust contains chemicals known to the
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
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