Operating Instructions
Dear Customer,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us by buying a Metabo tool. Each Metabo tool is carefully
tested and subject to strict quality controls by Metabo's quality assurance. Nevertheless, the service life
of a tool depends to a great extent on you. Please observe the information contained in these instructions
and the enclosed documentation. The more carefully you treat your Metabo power tool, the longer it will
provide dependable service.
Contents
1 Specified Use
The vacuum cleaner is suitable for the vacuuming
of dust, solid materials (broken glass, nails etc.),
liquids of any kind with the exception of highly
inflammable, combustible liquids and material that
is hotter than 60 °C.
This tool is not designed for use by persons
(including children) with physical, sensory or
mental disabilities, or with insufficient experience
and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety, or have
received instructions on how to use the tool by this
person.
This product is designed for industrial use.
Inflammable dust must not be vacuumed.
No inflammable or explosive solvents, material
saturated with solvent, dust that represents an
explosion hazard, liquids such as petrol, oil,
alcohol, thinner or material that is hotter than 60 °C
are allowed to be vacuumed. This would cause an
explosion and fire hazard ! You are not allowed to
use the appliance in the vicinity of inflammable
gases or substances.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tions and the enclosed safety information must be
observed.
2 General Safety Instructions
Before using the appliance, the user must
receive information, instructions and training
material on using the appliance and the materials
for which it is to be used (including details on safe
disposal of the extracted material).
For your own protection and for the
protection of your vacuum cleaner pay
attention to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings
and instructions for future reference!
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate vacuum cleaners in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust. Vacuum cleaners
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while oper-
ating a vacuum cleaner. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Vacuum cleaners plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) vacuum
cleaners. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Protect the vacuum cleaner from rain or damp
conditions. Do not immerse the cleaner or spray it
with a jet of water. Improper use can lead to elec-
trical shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the vacuum
cleaner. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
ENGLISH
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