Notice DEWALT DC500

« AT1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY •Before any use, be sure everyone using this vacuum reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual. •Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others. When using an electric vacuum, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: •DO NOT leave vacuum when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. •DO NOT allow vacuum to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. •USE ONLYas described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. •DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center. •DO NOTpull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. •DO NOT handle plug or vacuum with wet hands. •KEEPhair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. •TURN OFFall controls before unplugging. •USE EXTRACARE when cleaning on stairs. •DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present. •DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. •STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, the vacuumshould be stored in a dry, high or locked up place – out of reach of children. •MAINTAIN TOOLWITH CARE. Keep fan area clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance. •DO NOT attempt to repair the vacuum. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by authorized DEWALT service centers. •DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. •DO NOT use without filter in place. •DO NOT use in areas where explosive vapors may be present. •DO NOT use to pick up explosive dust, or in areas where air contains explosive dust such as coal, grain, or other combustible material. •Static shocks are possible in dry areas or when the relative humidity of the air is low. This is only temporary and does not affect the use of the vacuum. To reduce the frequency of static shocks, add moisture to the air with a console or installed humidifier. •TO AVOID spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use. •DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and everything that may reduce air flow. WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: •compounds in fertilizers •compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides •arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. •THE BLOWER operation can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which can result in eye da... »