Dustless Cheetah II/Cougar Ashvac - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT – SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the Owner’s Manual completely before attempting to operate this unit.
2. Always check the filter before each use.
3. Run this unit for 30 seconds after you have finished cleaning your stove or fireplace to insure all materials are safely stored in the canister
.
WARNING
– To avoid the risk of electrical shock do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
1. Connect to a properly grounded outlet. See grounding instructions.
2. Don’t change filters, clean the unit, or empty the canister until the plug has been disconnected from the electrical outlet. Always unplug unit
when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or personal injury:
1. Do not allow this unit to be used as a toy or to run unattended at
any time. Keep children away from this unit.
2. Do not allow this unit to be used for anything other than ash
removal.
3. Do not use accessories except those recommended and provided
by Love-Less Ash Company. Use this unit only for its intended use
as described in this manual. Use of accessories not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. (See
parts list)
4. Do not operate this unit in an enclosed space where flammable,
explosive or toxic vapors are given off by oil-based paint, paint
thinner, gasoline, etc.
5. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible, or other
hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium,
lead, pesticides, or other health endangering materials.
6. To avoid the igniting of vapors or dust due to the arcing of the
motor brushes, do not pick up flammable or readily combustible
material.
7. Do not expose your Ash Vacuum to excessive heat as damage to
your vacuum may occur and the 1 year warranty will be null and
void.
8. Do not vacuum materials other than ASHES from your stove or
fireplace into the canister.
9. Do not store this unit immediately after ash removal, in any
enclosed or confined area.
10. Never operate your Ash Vacuum without filters properly in place.
11. Do not abuse cord. Never carry your Ash Vacuum by the cord or
pull cord to disconnect it from the outlet. Grasp the plug, not the
cord.
12. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the
cleaning job. It can become a tripping hazard.
13. Never handle plug, cord, or cleaner with wet hands.
14. Never drop or insert any object into any openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
15. Do not vacuum burning/live material i.e. PELLETS.
16. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not close doors on
the cord or snag it under furniture or pull around corners with
sharp edges.
17. The operation of an Ash Vacuum can result in foreign objects being
blown into your eyes, which can result in eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
18. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded canisters.
19. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not leave appliance
when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing. 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, return it to service center.
20. WARNING – Fire hazard – Intended for vacuuming cold to warm
ashes only. General household or shop-vac use could increase fire
risk by induction of combustibles into unit prior to vacuuming
ashes. Consult operating manual before use.
21. Hose may become too warm to hold if used incorrectly.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
1. This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING – Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance,
if will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified technician.
NOTE: Static shocks are common in dry areas or when the relative humidity of the air is low. This is only temporary and does not affect the use
the Ash Vacuum. To reduce the frequency of static shocks in your home, the best remedy is to add moisture to the air with a console
humidifier.
FEATURES:
• A patented double filter system allows ash to be removed from wood stoves, pellet stoves or fireplaces without emitting
dust.
• The outer and inner filters may be cleaned without removing the lid. Agitation of the filter support basket, located between
the outer and inner filters allows both filters to be cleaned without removing the lid.
• The outer filter is fire retardant as a precaution in the event a hot spark should accidentally hit the filter.
• An inner filter traps sub-micron particles that are allowed through the outer filter. The filter covers a spring mounted cage
which allows the filter to be cleaned without removing the lid.
• The hose is metal to give you greater flexibility. Only vacuum cold to warm ash. Excessive heat will melt the vinyl coating
on the hose.
• The metal nozzle allows ash to be removed quickly while larger particles are left behind to be burned at a later date.