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• Operators should observe any safety regulations appropriate
to the materials beinghandled.
• Do not leave the appliance when it is connected to a power
source. Unplug it from outlet and remove battery pack when
not in use and beforeservicing.
• Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy. Pay close
attention when the appliance is used by or nearchildren.
• Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only
D
WALT recommendedattachments.
• 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
servicecentre.
• 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 heatedsurfaces.
• Do not unplug this appliance by pulling on the cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not thecord.
• Do not handle the plug, battery pack, or appliance with
wethands.
• 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 airflow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from
the openings and movingparts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging appliance or removing
the batterypack.
• Use extra care when cleaning onstairs.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where flammable or
combustible liquids arepresent.
• Static shocks are possible in dry areas or when the relative
humidity of the air is low. This is only temporary and does not
affect the use of thevacuum.
• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank contents after
eachuse.
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Additional Safety Rules
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hotashes.
• This tool is splashproof according to protection class IPX4. Do
not submerge the tool inwater.
• Do not use to vacuum combustible explosive materials, such
as coal, grain or other finely divided combustiblematerial.
• For dust extractors it is necessary toprovide for an adequate
air changerate L in the room if the exhaust air isreturned to the
room. Reference to National Regulations isnecessary.
• Do not use to vacuum hazardous, toxic or carcinogenic
materials, such as asbestos orpesticide.
• Never pick up explosive liquids (e.g. gasoline, diesel fuel,
heating oil, paint thinner, etc.), acids orsolvents.
• Do not use vacuum without filters inplace.
• Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take
extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when
working with these materials. Request and follow any safety
information available from your materialsupplier.
• Do not use vacuum as a stepladder.
• Do not place heavy objects onvacuum.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Risk of pinching or crushing offingers.
• Risk of inhaling fumes when working withadhesives.
• Risk of inhaling hazardousdust.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the battery pack voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Also make sure that the voltage of
your charger corresponds to that of yourmains.
Your
charger is double insulated in
accordance with EN60335; therefore no earth wire
isrequired.
WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the
primary and secondarywinding.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
specially prepared cord available through the
serviceorganisation.
Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the oldplug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in theplug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutralterminal.
WARNING: No connection is to be made to the
earthterminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 3A.
Using an Extension Cable
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of your charger (see Technical Data). The
minimum conductor size is 1mm
2
; the maximum length
is30m.
When using a cable reel, always unwind the cablecompletely.
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Chargers
chargers require no adjustment and are designed to be
as easy as possible tooperate.