Defi nitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT
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WALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT:
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1-800-4-D
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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
NOTE: This vacuum is intended for commercial use.
WARNING: When using electric appliances, always follow
basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury, including the following:
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE, READ AND FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only (See Grounding
Instructions).
• Do not leave the appliance when it is connected to a power
source. Unplug it from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
• Do not expose the appliance to rain. Store it indoors. This
action will reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy. Pay close
attention when the appliance is used by or near children.
• Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only
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WALT recommended attachments.
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• Do not use this appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the
appliance is not working correctly, or if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water, return it to a
service center.
• Do not pull or carry this appliance by the cord, 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 appliance over the cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug this appliance by pulling on the cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into the openings of the appliance. Do
not use the appliance with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair and anything else that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from
the openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging appliance.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where flammable or
combustible liquids are present.
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