IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock DO NOT expose to
rain. Store indoors.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, loose clothing,
fingers, and all parts of the body and clothing, away
from openings and moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in internal moving
parts.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the hand vac in unexpected situations. Do not
use on a ladder or unstable support.
Use safety equipment. Dust mask must be used for
appropriate conditions.
Do not allow children to operate hand vac or play with
hand vac as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
Use this hand vac ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Use only the attachments
recommended in this manual.
If hand vac is not working properly, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return
to your nearest service center.
Do not handle charger plug or hand vac with wet
hands.
Do not put any objects in ventilation openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked. Keep openings free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
NEVER vacuum materials that are burning or smoking,
such as hot coals, cigarette butts, matches, burning or
smoking ashes, etc.
This unit is for dry vacuuming only. Do not use to clean
up liquids.
DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
Do not use without dust bowl or filter in place.
Use extra care when using on stairs.
Do not use to pick up hard objects such as nails, screws,
coins, etc. Damage or injury could result.
Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
Hand vac does not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet, therefore it is always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards when using the
hand vac or when changing accessories.
Remove battery when the vacuum is not in use and
before servicing.
Use battery only with charger listed.
nickel-cadmium and 18 V lithium-ion battery packs. see
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement
987000-432.
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
in the presence of an open flame. An exploded battery
can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with
water immediately.
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the hand vac's operation. If damaged, have the
hand vac serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained hand vacs.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one hand vac may create a risk of injury when
used on another hand vac.
Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.
This product contains no serviceable parts.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this hand
vac. If you loan someone this hand vac, loan them
these instructions also.
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For use with 18V