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Check with a qualified electrician or service
person if you are in doubt as to whether the
outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the appliance – if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
Vacuum Care
vacuum for EPA Lead Based Paint
Renovation, Repair and Painting Program
(RRP), where lead may be present. Not
using Bosch HEPA filters for EPA RRP
program may cause health and environmental
hazards.
substances or dusts e.g. asbestos. Neither
the standard filter or the optional HEPA filter is
able to capture all hazardous particles and
may cause health hazards.
Renovation, Repair and Painting Program
(RRP) where lead may be present, it is
recommended that it always be used for RRP.
Residual hazardous substances in the vacuum
may cause health and environmental hazards.
Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting
Program (RRP), this vacuum is not
recommended for vacuuming carpets and
rugs. Vacuum may not be able to completely
remove all hazardous substance may cause
health and environmental hazards.
Do not use vacuum if switch does not
turn it ON or OFF. Any vacuum that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the
vacuum. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the vacuum
accidentally.
The sum of current draws of the vacuum
cleaner and connected power tool must
not exceed 15A. Exceeding the 15A current
draw could cause the vacuum and branch
circuitry to overheat, presenting a risk of fire.
Do not vacuum dust when liquid/fluid is
Vacuum Cleaner Safety Rules
Bosch HEPA filters must
be used when using this
Not suitable to vacuum
hazardous
or
toxic
Once this vacuum is used
for EPA Lead Based Paint
When using this vacuum
for EPA Lead Based
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-V
circuit and has a grounding attachment plug
that looks like the plug illustrated. Make sure
that the appliance is connected to an outlet
having the same configuration as the plug. No
adaptor should be used with this appliance.
contained in the vacuum canister. Do not
vacuum liquids/fluids when dust is in the
canister. In either case empty the canister
and/or remove dust bag before use so that
dust does not cake and harden inside the
canister.
Dry filters completely after wet vacuuming
or use a second dry filter set for dust
vacuuming. Damp or wet filters will cake
with dust or develop mold or mildew.
Store idle vacuum out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Vacuums are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain vacuum with care. Properly
maintain
vacuum
unobstructed. Do not put any object into
openings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce air flow. Any
alteration or modification is a misuse and
may result in a dangerous condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the
vacuums operation. If damaged, have the
vacuum serviced before using. Poorly
maintained vacuums cause many accidents.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for
your vacuum.
Service
Only qualified repair personnel must
perform vacuum service. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched.
When servicing a vacuum, use only
identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow the Maintenance Instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may
damage plastic parts.
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