Benchmark 18 L ASH VACUUM - Operational Safety Precautions; Preventing Fire, Shock, and Injury Risks; Safe Operation and Handling Practices; Proper Cord and Accessory Management

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WARNING: For future reference. When using a vacuum, basic precautions
should always be followed including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not run vacuum unattended
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not vacuum, or use this Ash vacuum near flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive vapors like gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluids, cleaners, oil-based
paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium
dust, grain dust, or gun powder. Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable
vapors or dust.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum
toxic materials.
• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes. Cold ash only.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors
• If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
• 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.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet hands
• Do not use without filter in place
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by
or near children.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before
changing or cleaning filter.
• Do not leave vacuum when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
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• Unplug before connecting or disconnecting hose, or any other accessories.
• 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.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
18 L ASH VACUUM
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