IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
•Vacuum cleaners have motors and other parts that can produce sparks during normal use. Do not use within 30 feet of areas where explosive materials may be present (such as gasoline pumps and places where liquids like paint thinners, clean- ers, solvents, etc. are stored).
•Do not use in the presence of explosive dust, liquids or vapors.
•Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are used.
•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Wear electrically insulated footwear, such as rubber boots, when vacuuming wet material.
•Do not handle battery pack or vacuum with wet hands.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•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.
•The operation of a utility vacuum can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which can result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
•Always wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.
•Wear a face or dust mask when working in dust situations. Dust particles can harm your lungs.
•Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal- ance at all times. This enables better control of the vacuum in unexpected situations.
•Never stand on vacuum or use as a step stool.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
•If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce
USE AND CARE
•Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
•Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smok- ing such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without filter in place. These are very fine particles that may affect the performance of the motor or be exhausted back into the air.
•To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dust, do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic or other hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials.
•WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause can- cer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
•Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flam- mable liquids such as oil base paints, lacquers, household cleaners, etc.
•Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
•To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
•Do not leave vacuum unattended when battery pack is installed. Remove battery pack when not in use and before servicing.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything else that may reduce air flow.
•Maintain vacuum. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the vacuum's operation. If damaged, have the vacuum re- paired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
•Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
BATTERY PACK USE AND CARE
•Turn off all controls before removing battery pack.
•Remove battery pack whenever motor head is removed from tank.
•Before using the battery pack or charger read the operator’s manuals, and any labels on the battery pack, charger and vacuum.
•Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
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