DeWALT 50-760 Instruction Manual

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Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
 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.
 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.
1. 
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS 
COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED 
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
. A unit 
incorrectly assembled can cause injury.
2. 
OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, IN-
STRUCTOR, OR ANOTHER QUALIFIED PERSON 
if you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation 
of this unit. Knowledge is safety.
3. 
FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended 
electrical connections to prevent electrical shock or 
electrocution.
4. 
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.
5. 
SUPPORT THIS UNIT OR SECURELY CLAMP IT 
TO THE WORK SURFACE WHEN IT IS USED IN 
A PORTABLE APPLICATION
 to eliminate potential 
injury and/or damage from falling.
6. 
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.
7. 
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.
8.  KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS AWAY 
FROM THE FAN. Avoid all exposure to rotating 
parts to prevent  injury.
9. 
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT THE 
DUST COLLECTION BAG IN PLACE AND 
PROPERLY SECURED
. Sawdust and other debris 
can provide the potential for fire and/or explosion 
and can also cause inhalation problems.
10.  INSPECT THE DUST BAG FOR CUTS, RIPS, OR 
TEARS. Replace damaged bags or vacuum hoses. 
Sawdust and other debris can provide the potential 
for fire and/or explosion and can also cause 
inhalation problems.
11.  ALWAYS USE THE INTAKE CAPS TO COVER 
UNUSED DUST PORTS. Debris can cause damage 
to the unit and  injury. 
12.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR REPLACE 
the dust collection bag(s) while the unit is connected 
to the power source. Exposed fan blades can cause 
severe injuries. 
13.  MAINTAIN THE UNIT IN TOP CONDITION. 
Clogged filters can increase the potential for fire or 
explosion. Follow all instructions for changing and 
cleaning filters.
14.  STORE THIS UNIT IN A LOCATION that eliminates 
the potential for damage to the power cord. 
A damaged power cord can cause shock or 
electrocution. Safely store power cord on the unit 
to eliminate tripping hazards.
15.  TURN THE UNIT “OFF” AND DISCONNECT THE 
UNIT  from the power source before installing or 
removing accessories, before adjusting or changing 
set-ups, or when making repairs. An accidental 
start-up can cause serious injury.
16.  TURN THE UNIT “OFF”, disconnect the unit from 
the power source, and clean the table/work area 
before leaving the area.