When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
APPLIANCE.
ATTENTION!
Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to operate.
Retain for future reference.
DANGER!
Never operate this unit when flammable materials or vapors
are present because electrical devices produce arcs or
sparks that can cause a fire or explosion.
NEVER OPERATE UNATTENDED!
WARNING!- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing. Connect to a proper
outlet only.
2. Do not expose to rain—store indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
Manufacture’s recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors or dropped into water, contact ALTON Corporation
for assistance.
6. Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a
door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug;
not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away
from openings and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such
as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
16. Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids
such as oil base paint, lacquers, household cleaners, etc.
17. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or
other hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium,
beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering
materials. Specially designed units are available for these
purposes.
18. Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without
cartridge filter and collection filter bag in place. These are
very fine particles that may pass through the foam and affect
the performance of the motor or be exhausted back into the
air. Additional collection filter bags are available.
19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have
finished the cleaning job. It can become a tripping hazard.
20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each
use.
22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects
being blown into eyes, which can result in eye damage.
Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner when you are tired,
distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication causing diminished control.
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