matches or hot ashes. Fire inside the
vacuum tank may occur.
Do not use to vacuum flammable liquids,
alcohol, gases, or explosive dusts, like
gasol ine or ot her fue ls, lig hter fl uid,
varnish, polyurethane coatings, cleaners,
oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen,
coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or
gun powder. Electri c 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
chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Bosch HEPA filters must be
used whe n using this
vacuum for EPA Lead Based Paint
Renovation, Repair and Painting Program
(RRP), where lead may be present.
Not sui tabl e to vac uum
hazar dous or toxi c
substances or dusts e.g. asbestos. The
filters will not be able to capture all particles
and may exhaust them back into the
environment.
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Vacuum Cleaner Safety Rules

Vacuum Care

Once this vacuum is used for
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
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.
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
vacuum serviced before using. Poorly
maintained vacuums cause many accidents.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for
your vacuum.
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be
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