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Warnings
1. Read and understand the entire owner's manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to c omp ly w ith all of
these warnings may cause serious injury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This dust collector is designed and intended for use by properly trai ned and experienced personnel only. If
you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a dust collector, do not use until proper training
and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this dust collector f or other than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Walter Meier
(Manufacturing) Inc., disclaims any real or implied warr anty and holds itself har mless from any i njury that
may result from that use.
6. Alw ays wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this dust collector. Everyday eyeglasses
only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operating this dust collector, remove tie, rings, watches and other jewelry, and roll sleeves up past
the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips are
recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
9. Some d ust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of wor k. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as face
or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, alco hol or any medication.
11. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.
12. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
13. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance wit h the machine unplugged f r om the power source.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the machine before turning it on.
15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for maintenance p urposes,
use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
16. Check damaged parts. Bef or e f urther use of t he machi ne, a g uard or ot her part t hat is da maged s hould be
carefully checked to deter mine that it will operat e properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.
17. Provide for adequate space surroundi ng work ar ea and non-glare, overhead lighti ng.
18. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
19. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.