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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance
Read and understand this instruction manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vacuum before using.
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how this Wet/Dry Vacuum works. Use
this Wet/Dry Vacuum only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to
the Wet/Dry Vacuum, use only recommended accessories.
Understanding Safety Terminology
DANGER: If safety information is not followed, someone will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: If safety information is not followed, someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: If safety information is not followed, someone may be injured.
When using this Wet/Dry Vacuum follow basic safety precautions including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not run the Wet/Dry Vacuum unattended.
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vacuum near liquids, gases, or explosive vapours like gasoline
or similar fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil based paints, natural gas or hydrogen. Do not vacuum or
use this Wet/Dry Vacuum near explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun
powder as sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapours or dust.
• Do not vacuum burning or smoking items such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use if the cord, plug or other parts are damaged.
• If the Wet/Dry Vacuum is not working correctly or has missing parts, has been dropped or damaged,
left outdoors or dropped in water, return it to an authorized service centre.
• Do not pull or carry by the cord. Do not use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull
the cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not run the Wet/Dry Vacuum over the cord.
• Do not handle the plug or the Wet/Dry Vacuum with wet hands.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapours or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
• Do not use this Wet/Dry Vacuum with a torn filter or without installing the filter except when
vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section of this manual.
• Do not use the Wet/Dry Vacuum as a toy. Pay particularly close attention when it is being used by or
near children.
• To reduce the risk of injury from the Wet/Dry Vacuum accidentally starting, unplug the power cord
before changing or cleaning the filter.
• Do not leave the Wet/Dry Vacuum unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug it from the power outlet
when not in use and before servicing. Turn off the Wet/Dry Vacuum before unplugging.
• Do not put any objects into the ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any ventilation openings
blocked.
• Keep free of dust, lint, hair or any other items that may reduce the air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• To reduce the risk of falling, use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Safety Warnings
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