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Max Burton

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 Cordless/Rechargeable Vacuum #6981

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before operating

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Do not immerse cord or unit in water or other liquids

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Do not place vacuum nozzle or attachments near face, eyes or ears during operation

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No not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches, or hot 

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ashes

Do not use without filter in place or when it is clogged or dirty

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Do not use for anything other than its intended use

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To avoid health hazards from vapors or dust, do not vacuum toxic materials

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To avoid damage to your vacuum, store in an area where the temperature will not exceed 

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100°F

To avoid injury, shock, or fire, never use a damaged vacuum or cord

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Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked.  Keep free of 

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dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.  Keep hair, loose clothing, and fingers 

away from openings and moving parts.

Unplug when not in use and before cleaning the unit

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Sparks inside of the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust.  To avoid fire or explosion 

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do not vacuum or use near flammable or combustible liquids or gasses.

The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause personal injury

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Always use the provided chargers.  Do not use with unauthorized chargers.

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For sanitary purposes, never leave wet debris in the vacuum

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Administer close supervision when using around children

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

MOUNTING THE CHARGING BRACKET

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1.  nsert the 120V adapter plug into the charging bracket and turn 90° to lock it into position.

Select a position on the wall near a 120V electrical socket and mark on the walls the points 

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on the wall where the mounting screws will be placed.

Use a 5mm drill bit to drill the holes for the mounting screws and insert the plastic anchors 

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provided.

Place the mounting bracket against the wall and screw in the mounting screws into the 

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drilled holes, leaving about ¼” protruding from the wall.

Hang the bracket on the screws and tighten the screws until snug against the mounting 

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bracket.

CHARGING

Before using the vacuum for the first time, allow the battery to fully charge.

Make sure the vacuum is not on.

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Insert the 120V or 12V charger into the power input on the vacuum.  Which charger you 

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choose depends on your preferred method of charging.  If charging from the wall mounting 

bracket, slide the vacuum into the bracket to begin charging.

Insert the charger into either a 120V AC wall outlet or 12V DC power receptacle in a 

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vehicle. 

The red CHARGING INDICATOR light will illuminate on the vacuum to show that it is 

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charging.  Allow 14-16 hours for a full charge using either AC or DC method.

When charging is complete, unplug the charger from the power outlet and then from the 

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vacuum.

CHARGING IN VEHICLES

Make sure that your battery is strong and in good working condition before plugging the 

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vacuum into your vehicle’s 12-volt power receptacle.

Do not charge the vacuum if your vehicle’s electrical system is weak or damaged.

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Periodically check your vehicle’s charging system for continued successful use.

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OPERATION

This vacuum may be used to pick up wet or dry debris.  Use the appropriate attachment for your 

application.

Slide and hold the ON/OFF switch in the ON position to turn on.  The vacuum will turn off 

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when the switch is released.

May be used without an attachment, but if one is required, slide it into the nozzle of the 

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canister.

Vacuum in any direction until the area is clean.

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NOTE:  When cleaning wet debris, empty dust container first and try to keep the vacuum 

horizontal.

REPLACING THE BATTERIES

Open the battery door.  Unscrew the wire nuts and remove the old batteries. Replace with new 

batteries (see specification for type) and reattach the wire nuts.

CLEANING & STORAGE

Before storing, the dust container should be emptied and cleaned.  

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Hold the vacuum cleaner with the nozzle pointing down.

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Press the release button and remove the dust container from the motor.

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Dismantle the filter and liquid separator from the dust container

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Empty the dust container.

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If necessary, wash the filter in luke warm soapy water and rinse thorough.  The filter should 

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be completely dry before reassembling.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the suction is too low, check to make sure the tank is empty and the filter is clean.  If the 12-

volt circuit fails to operate, try the following suggestions:

Unplug from the power supply and make sure that the receptacle is clean.  DO NOT USE 

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METAL TOOLS.  If cleaning is needed, use only insulators, such as wood.

Check the plug’s fuse.  Carefully unscrew the plug’s top section. Remove and check 

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the fuse with the proper electronic meter. If defective, replace with correct fuse (see 

specification for type).  Also check the vehicle’s fuse panel.

Some cigarette lighters have a separate circuit breaker located directly behind the cigarette 

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lighter receptacle.  If you lighter is not working, this circuit breaker may have blown and 

could require replacement. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for replacement.

Hard Surface 

Attachment

Release Button

Dust Container

Charging Indicator On/Off Switch

Crevice Tool    Upholstery/

Carpet

Brush

 

Charging Bracket

Liquid

Separator

Filter

Motor

Unit

Car Plug

(120v Plug Not Shown)

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