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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
12.
Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Tum
off
all controls before unplugging.
nent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used, it
must be held in place by a metal
screw.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9.
10.
11.
a.
k E - 1
TAB FOR
OROUNDINO SCREW
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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
A
WARN I NG
-
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY:
where they may be present.
NOTE
IN CANADA, THE USE OF A
TEMPORARY ADAPTER IS NOT
PERMITTED BY THE CANADIAN
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
Instructions.
Do not expose to rain-store indoors.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only Manufacturer's recommended attachments.
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, return it to a service center.
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.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug; not the cord.
Do
not
handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of
dost, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving
Pa&.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
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OROUNOED
OUTLET BOX
PIN
(A)
IS)
(CI
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.
16.
Do
not
use
your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil base paints,
lacquers, household cleaners, 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. Specially designed units are available for these purposes.
18. Do not pick up wood or coal ash; soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without full cloth
filter or collection filter bag in place. These are very fine particles that may pass through
the foam and disc filters and affect the performance of the motor or be exhausted back
into the air. Full cloth filters and additional collection filter bags are available (see
enclosed order form).
come a tripping hazard.
19. Don't leave lhe cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job. It can be-
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.
Volts
120v
When using the appliance at a distance where an extension cord becomes necessaiy, a
3-
conductor grounding cord of adequate size must be used for safety, and to prevent loss of
power and overheating. Use the table below to determine A.W.G. wire size required. Before
using appliance, inspect power cord for loose or exposed wires and damaged insulation.
This cleaner must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance far 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.
A
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 APPLI-
ANCE
-
IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET
INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
This cleaner is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like
Total length of cord in feet
25
50
100
150
the plug illustrated in sketch A. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in
sketches B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch
B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet (sketch A) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The
Make any needed repairs or replacements before using your appliance. Use only three-wire
outdoor extension cords which have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole recep-
tacks which accept the extension cord's plug. When vacuuming liquids, be sure the exten-
Si O n cord connection does not come in contact with the liquid.
green colored rigid ear, lug or the
like extending from the adapter
must be connected to a perma-
Groundlnp Methods
Ampere Rating
More
Not
More
A W G
Than
Than
0-6
18
I
16
16
14
NOTE
STATIC SHOCKS ARE COMMON 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 APPLI-
ANCE.
TO
REDUCE THE FREQUENCY OF STATIC SHOCKS IN YOUR HOME, THE BEST REMEDY
IS TO ADD MOISTURE TO THE AIR WITH A CONSOLE OR INSTALLED HUMIDIFIER.
6-10
18
16
14
12
10-1 2
16
16
14
12
12-16
14
12
Not
recommended
Your Makita Industrial Vac comes to you completely assembled. Simply remove the machine
from the carton alter unpacking the accessories. (Note that some accessories may have been
packed in the tank.) However,
it
is necessary to attach the tank handles and assemble the
heavy-duty vac dolly. (Please see the instructions in this manual)
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