Operator's Manual S/N G37A

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WHEN USING AN
ELECTRICAL
VACUUM, BASIC PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
VACUUM. BEFORE USING THE VAC-
UUM, READ THIS OPERATOR’S
MANUAL, BATTERY PACK AND
CHARGER OPERATOR’S MANUALS,
AND ALL LABELS ON THE VACUUM,
BATTERY PACK, AND CHARGER.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
• Vacuums have motors and other parts that can
produce sparks during normal use. Do not use within
30 feet of areas where explosive materials may be pres-
ent (such as gasoline pumps and places where liquids
like paint thinners, cleaners, solvents, etc. are stored).
• Do not use in the presence of explosive dust, liquids
or vapors.
• Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are used.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Use extra care when using on stairs.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Do not pick up wet material. Do not use water to
settle dust.
• Do not handle battery pack or vacuum with wet hands.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense. Do not use vacuum when you are tired,
distracted or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or
medication causing diminished control.
• The operation of a vacuum can result in foreign
objects being blown into eyes, which can result in
eye damage. Always wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields when operating vacuum.
• Wear a dust mask or use an OSHA compliant
vacuum solution when working in dusty situations.
Dust particles can harm your lungs.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the
o󰀨-position before inserting battery pack. Inserting
battery pack in vacuum that has the switch on invites
accidents.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the vacuum
in unexpected situations.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
USE AND CARE
• Do not use without dust canister and/or lter in place.
• Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust
without lter in place. These are very ne particles that
may a󰀨ect the performance of the motor or be exhausted
back into the air.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic or
other hazardous materials such as asbestos, arse-
nic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health
endangering materials.
• Use special care when emptying heavily loaded
tanks.
• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty dust
canister after each use.
• Do not leave vacuum unattended when battery pack
is installed. Remove battery pack when not in use and
before servicing.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything else that may reduce air ow.
• Maintain vacuum. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may a󰀨ect the vacuum's operation.
If damaged, have the vacuum repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry impor-
tant information. If unreadable or missing, contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
BATTERY PACK USE AND CARE
• Use vacuum only with specically designated bat-
tery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and re.
• Turn o󰀨 all controls before removing battery pack.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use on
wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Before using the battery pack or charger read the
operator’s manuals, and any labels on the battery
pack, charger and vacuum.
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with
another battery pack.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a re.
• Do not use damaged battery pack or vacuum.
If battery pack or vacuum are not working as they
should, have been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return them to a service center.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
COMPACT VACUUM
• Before using the vacuum, read this operator’s
manual, your battery pack and charger operator’s
manuals, and all labels on the vacuum, battery pack,
and charger.
• Never use vacuum without dust canister and lter
in place. Never use water to clean lter.
• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.