Grounding Instructions - Stanley PORTABLE WET/DRY VACUUM Owner's Manual

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.
ATTENTION!
Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to
operate. Retain for future reference.
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.
NEVER OPERATE UNATTENDED!
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury :
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing. Connect to a properly
grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instruction.
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 Alton 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 free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce air flow.
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 your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids
such as oil base 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 bags are available.
19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have
finished the cleaning job. It can become a tripping hazard.
20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each
use.
22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects
being blown into eyes, which can result in eye damage.
Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner when you are tired,
distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication causing diminished control.
NOTE: Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING!
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE
PERSON IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE
OUTLET IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT MODIFY THE
PLUG PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE. IF IT WILL NOT FIT
THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
24. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. The
grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in picture（a）.
The grounded outlet that looks like the plug illustrated in picture
（b）. The customer only needs to plug the grounded plug into the
grounded outlet which could accomplish the grounding.
25. No adaptor should be used with this appliance.
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