Use and Care Guide

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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated
with this product.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner's
Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and
instructions in this Owner's Manual, do not use this product.
Call 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356- 2258) for assistance.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Before operating a power tool, always wear safety goggles,
safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. A Wide Vision Safety Mask is
recommended for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use
eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
BEFORE USING
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturers recommended attachments.
Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
Do not use with a damaged plug. If the tool is not working as it should, or if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized service center.
When using in direct sunshine, keep out of water.
Don’t expose to rain when operating the machine.
Store indoors. Do not expose to rain or water. Avoid direct sunshine.
Remove the battery when not in use and before servicing.
Turn off all controls before removing the battery.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
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.
CAUTION
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
SYMBOLS