Porter-Cable N066288 - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment.
When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal
injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and
property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. PORTER-CABLE
strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it
was designed.
SAFETY gUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICE
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indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using the dust collector, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USINg DUST COLLECTOR
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. Do not
use this unit to filter metal dust. Combining wood and metal
dust can create an explosion or fire hazard. This unit is intended
to filter non-explosive atmospheres only.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. Do not
use this unit to dissipate fumes or smoke. Explosions or fire
can result. This dust collector is intended for use where only
dry airborne dust is present. Its use should be limited to non-
explosive, non-metallic atmospheres.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. Do not
use the dust collector to pick up flammable liquids such
as gasoline. Do not use the dust collector near flammable or
combustible liquids. Explosion and/or fire can occur.
FIRE HAZARD. When using this dust
collector, do not pick up anything that is burning,
smoldering, or smoking (matches, cigarettes, or hot
ashes).
EXPLOSION HAZARD. Do not use this unit
to vacuum combustible explosive materials (coal, grain, or
other finely-divided combustible material).
HEALTH HAZARD. Do not use this unit
to vacuum hazardous, toxic, or carcinogenic materials
(asbestos, pesticide, or lead-based paint debris).
• Do not leave dust collector when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If dust collector
is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service
center.
• 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 dust collector over cord. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or dust collector with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not operate this unit until it is completely assembled
and installed according to the instructions. A unit
incorrectly assembled can cause injury.
• Obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor, or
another qualified person if you are not thoroughly
familiar with the operation of this unit. Knowledge is
safety
• Follow all wiring codes and recommended
electrical connections to prevent electrical shock or
electrocution.
• Do not pull this unit by the power cord. Do not
allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp
instruments or edges, hot surfaces, or oil or grease.
Do not place any weight on top of the power cord. A
damaged power cord can cause electrical shock or
electrocution.
• Maintain the unit in top condition. Keep fan area
clean for best and safest performance. Clogged filters
can increase the potential for fire or explosion. Follow
all instructions for changing and cleaning filters. Also,
ensure that the intake and exhaust areas are clear prior to
starting the unit. Clogged intakes or exhausts can cause
an explosion and/or fire.