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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM  

Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner before operating. 
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your vacuum works.  Use this 
Wet/Dry Vac only as described in this manual.  To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your 
Wet/Dry Vac, use only Cleva Industrial

 

recommended accessories.  

 

For Commercial Use 

SAVE THIS MANUAL

 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed including the 
following: 

WARNING: 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: 

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Do not

 

run vac unattended. 

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Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac near flammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline or 

other fuels, lighter fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, 
magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun power.  Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. 

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Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. 

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Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 

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Do not expose to rain.  Store indoors. 

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Do not unplug by pulling on cord.  To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 

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Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts. 

• If the appliance is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, 

or dropped into water, return it to a service center. 

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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or 

corners. 

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Do not run Wet/Dry Vac over cord. 

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Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands. 

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To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials. 

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Do not use or store near hazardous materials. 

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Do not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids 

as described in the operation section of this manual. 

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Do not

 

allow to be used as a toy.  Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. 

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To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter. 

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Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac unattended when plugged in.  Unplug from outlet when not in use and before  

  servicing.   

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Turn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging. 

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Do not put any object into ventilation openings.  Do not vacuum with any ventilation openings blocked; 

keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce air flow. 

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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. 

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To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs. 

 
When using as blower: 

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Direct air discharge only at work area.

  

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Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer. 

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Do not direct air at bystanders. 

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Keep children away when blowing. 

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Use safety goggles.

 

 

 
 

 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS

Summary of Contents for VF408B

Page 1: ...for commercial use 4 Gallon Industrial Commercial Wet Dry Vacuum Model No VF408B FOR YOUR SAFETY Read and understand this manual before use Keep this manual for future reference www cleva na com Clev...

Page 2: ...Please safeguard the original receipt invoice If you experience any problems with your vacuum during the warranty period the original receipt invoice will act as proof of purchase Contact Cleva at 866...

Page 3: ...e is not working as it should has missing parts 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 handle close a door...

Page 4: ...YSTEMS OF INSULATION ARE PROVIDED INSTEAD OF GROUNDING NO GROUNDING MEANS IS PROVIDED ON A DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCE NOR SHOULD A MEANS FOR GROUNDING BE ADDED SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED WET DRY VAC...

Page 5: ...ssory adaptor K Rear Caddy L Telescopic Metal Wand M Casters N Rear Wheels O Handle P Bag with 4 Screws Q Operator s Manual Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 Remove entire contents of carton Check...

Page 6: ...cuuming the supplied washable cartridge filter can be used for wet pick up OR if cartridge filter is dirty remove it and place supplied foam sleeve over filter cage for wet pick up Fig 10 See page 10...

Page 7: ...talled if not see page 10 for installation instructions 3 Place filter retainer on top of cartridge filter and tighten by turning the retainer handle clockwise fig 3 4 Optional for improved dust filte...

Page 8: ...er over the filter cage and place the power head back on the container fig 2 See filter installing instructions on page 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WET VACUUMING 3 Fit the desired extension wands or noz...

Page 9: ...fig 2 3 Undo the latches and remove the power head from the container fig 3 4 Clear all dirt or debris from the container and hose fig 4 5 Clean the foam filter by washing it with water and mild soap...

Page 10: ...is recommended 4 Install cleaned or new filter into place as instructed above in steps 1 4 of Installing Cartridge Filter 5 Wet filters should be removed and allowed to air dry for 24 hours before ins...

Page 11: ...e it repaired by a professional 3 Container full 3 Empty container Dust comes out from motor cover 1 The cartridge filter is missing or damaged 1 Attach or replace cartridge filter Reduced efficiency...

Page 12: ...12 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS...

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