Bosch Power Tools 3931A-PB manual Vacuum Cleaner Safety Rules, Vacuum Care

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matches or hot ashes. Fire inside the

vacuum tank may occur.

Do not use to vacuum flammable liquids, alcohol, gases, or explosive dusts, like gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, varnish, polyurethane coatings, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. Electric motors create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts, hose, and suction nozzles. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Do not hold the hose against any body parts during operation. Static electricity build-up in the hose during operation may result in static shock.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye and hearing protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

	This product contains
! WARNING
	chemicals, including lead,

known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

! WARNING Bosch HEPA filters must be used when using this

vacuum for EPA Lead Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP), where lead may be present.

Not suitable to vacuum ! WARNING hazardous or toxic

substances or dusts e.g. asbestos. The filters will not be able to capture all particles and may exhaust them back into the environment.

Vacuum Cleaner Safety Rules

Vacuum Care

Once this vacuum is used for ! WARNING EPA Lead Based Paint

Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP) where lead may be present, it is recommended that it always be used for RRP.

When using this vacuum ! WARNING for EPA Lead Based Paint

Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RRP), this vacuum is not recommended for vacuuming carpets and rugs.

Do not use vacuum if switch does not turn it ON or OFF. Any vacuum that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the vacuum. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the vacuum accidentally.

When using the Power ! WARNING Broker™ feature, the

combination of the tool and vacuum current draw must not exceed the rating of the branch circuit the vacuum is plugged into. Exceeding the branch circuit rating could cause the vacuum and branch circuitry to overheat, presenting a risk of fire.

!WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only

VAC012 filters when wet vacuuming. Failure to use the VAC012 filters may allow water to reach electrical components.

Do not vacuum dust when liquid/fluid is contained in the vacuum tank. Do not vacuum liquids/fluids when dust is in the tank. In either case empty the tank and/or remove dust bag before use so that dust does not cake and harden inside the tank.

Dry filters completely after wet vacuuming or use a second dry filter set for dust vacuuming. Damp or wet filters will cake with dust or develop mold or mildew.

Store idle vacuum out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Vacuums are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain vacuum with care. Properly maintain vacuum to keep hose unobstructed. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the vacuums operation. If damaged, have the

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