Safety Considerations - Dustcontrol DC 2900 Manual Original

Safety Considerations

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Warning! When using electric machines, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fi re, electric shock and personal injury, including the
following:
1. Important!
No hot particles nor ignition sources are allowed to
be sucked into the unit. Th e machine should not be
used for explosives, unstable or pyrophoric particles or
dust.
– WARNING Operators shall be adequately instruc-
ted on the use of these machines.
– WARNING Th is machine is for dry use only.
– CAUTION Th is machine is for indoor use only.
– CAUTION Th is machine shall be stored indoors
only.
2. Work area environment
Don´t expose the machine for rain. Don´t use it in
damp or wet locations or in presence of fl ammable
liquids or gases.
Overload
3.
Never let the machine operate fully throttled. Always
follow the regulations pertinent to the material you
are working with ie asbestos. Don´t use the machine
for purposes that it isn´t intended for.
4. Body injuries
Never let the suction come in contact with parts
of the body. Th e strong suction eff ect can hurt the
blood-vessels in the skin. Don´t repair the electric
components yourself. Th e machine should be ser-
viced by qualifi ed personnel only. Faults may cause
injury. See also below under warnings.
5. Don´t abuse cord
Never pull the machine by the cord. Keep the cord
from heat and sharp edges. Check the electric cable
regularly for damage.
Important measure
6.
With cleaning and maintenance on the machine,
the power cable should be dis-connected from the
supply. Th e machine must not be washed or cleaned
with water.
7. Maintain the machine with care
Keep the machine clean and check that the hose is
undamaged and that all gaskets are tight. Follow
instructions. Keep handles dry and free from oil and
grease.
8. Checking for damage
Before futher use of the machine it should be care-
fully checked that the machine is unda-maged. If
there are any damaged parts these should be repaired
by a Dustcontrol authori-zed service center.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
9. Warning
Use only accessories and replacable parts which are
available in the Dustcontrol catalogue.
Th is appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Th is machine is intended for commercial use
only, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals,
factories,shops, offi ces and rental businesses.
DC 2900, 11 Part No 94164