SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety precautions
Read the "User Manual" carefully before start-up and use or before performing maintenance or any other work on the
machine.
! WARNING: Rigorously follow all the instructions in this Manual (in particular those marked "Danger!" and "Warning!"). Also
respect the labels applied to the machine. The Manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to property
resulting from failure to follow instructions.
• DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe bodily injury or death. Read
and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
• WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury to you or to other personnel;
property damage could occur as well. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in your Owner's Manual
and on your machine.
• CAUTION: Failure to read and observe all CAUTION statements could result in damage to the machine or to other
property. Read and observe all CAUTION statements found in your Owner's Manual and your machine.
• DANGER: Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance
procedure to your machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other
property could result as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If you or your
operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
• DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage.
Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled. Inspect the machine carefully before operation. Use
only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• DANGER: Machines can cause an explosion when operated near flammable materials and vapors. Do not use this
machine with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners, or other flammable materials.
• DANGER: Do not pick up flammable fluids, dust or vapors.
• DANGER: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not pick up liquids (DB3 and DB4 only).
• DANGER: Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• DANGER: This machine is not suitable for picking up health endangering dust.
• DANGER: Using a machine with a damaged power cord could result in an electrocution. Do not use the machine
if the power cord is damaged. Do not use the electrical cord to move the machine. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord; grasp the plug, not the cord. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not close a door on cord or pull around sharp edges or corners.
• DANGER: Electrocution could occur if maintenance and repairs are performed on a unit that is not properly
disconnected from the power source. Disconnect the power supply before attempting any maintenance or service.
• Warning: Operating a machine without observing all labels, decals, etc., could result in injury or damage. Read all
machine labels before attempting to operate the machine. Make sure all of the labels are attached or fastened to
the machine. Get replacement labels and decals from the manufacturer's distributor.
• Warning: Electrical components can "short-out" if exposed to water or moisture. Keep the electrical components of
the machine dry. Always store the machine in a dry area.
• Warning: Use of this machine to move other objects or to climb on could result in injury to the opera-tor or damage
to the machine. Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Warning: Moving parts of this machine can cause injury and/or damage. Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, hair,
fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
• Warning: Electrocution could occur if you handle the plug or appliance with wet hands. Do not handle plug or
appliance with wet hands.
• Warning: Do not use without dust bag and or filters in place.
• Warning: Rotating fan blades inside the cover. Before opening cover, switch off machine. Wait until the fan/brush
stops completely or dust and debris may be ejected.
Manual DB Series
Parts & Operations
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