En Original Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Metabo AS 20 L Manual Original

Original instructions
1. Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility: These
dust extraction devices, identified by type and serial
number *1), comply with all relevant requirements of
the directives *2) and standards *3). Technical file
at *4) - see page 3.
2. Specified Use
The vacuum cleaner is suitable for the vacu-
uming of dust, solid materials (broken glass,
nails etc.), liquids of any kind with the excep-
tion of highly inflammable, combustible liquids and
material that is hotter than 60 °C.
This device is not designed for use by persons 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 device by this person.
Pay attention to the country-specific regulations, as
well as the specifications of the material producer.
This product is designed for industrial use.
Dust containing asbestos must not be vacuumed.
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 vacuum cleaner is suited for the separation of
dry, non-flammable dust, non-flammable liquids,
wood dust and dangerous dust with workplace limit
values > 1 mg/m³.
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.

3. General safety instructions

Before using the machine,
carefully read through and
familiarise yourself with all the
enclosed safety information and
the Operating Instructions. Keep all
enclosed documentation for future
reference, and ensure that you only
pass on your device together with
this documentation.
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).
4. Special Safety Instructions
For your own protection and
for the protection of your
vacuum cleaner, pay atten-
tion to all parts of the text that are
marked with this symbol!
Never allow children to use the
machine.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the device.
Caution! Only use accessories that
are included with the appliance or
specified Operating Instructions.
The use of other accessories may
impair safety.
You must not perform any work
other than that described here.
In the event of misuse, improper
operation or unprofessional repair
work no liability shall be assumed
by us for any damage incurred.
Do not operate appliances or
accessories under the following
conditions:
- If the appliance has recognisable
damage (cracks/breaks),
- If the mains connection lead is
defective or shows signs of
cracking or ageing,
- If there is a suspected non-visible
defect (after a fall).
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