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Operation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flam-
mable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or vapors
include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-base paints,
gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but are not limited to;
coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable
or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer. To reduce
the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
CAUTION:
To reduce risk of hearing
damage, wear ear protectors when
using the vac for extended hours or
when using it in a noisy area. The
operation of any utility vac can result in
foreign objects being blown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety goggles
complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in
Canada, CSA Z94.3) before starting
operation. Safety Goggles are avail-
able at many local retail stores.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
After you plug the power cord into the
outlet, turn the unit on by pushing the
switch from position "O" to position "l".
The symbols used on the switch actuator
are international "On & Off" symbols. "O"
is the symbol for "OFF" and "l" is the
symbol for "ON".
= OFF
= ON
NOTE: When using the unit in the vacu-
uming mode, always insert the air diffuser
in the exhaust port on the detachable
blower. This breaks up the direct flow of
air and diffuses it.
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible damage to the vac.
2. When using your vac to pick up very
fine dust, it will be necessary for you
to empty the vac canister and clean
the filter at more frequent intervals to
maintain peak vac performance.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your vac to pick
up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.
3. If your filter is wet but you need to use
the vac to pick up dry material, you
can quickly dry the filter by running the
vac without hose attached for about
10 minutes. The clean air rushing
through the vac will help dry the filter.
The optional HEPA Rated Media Filter,
stock number 9-17912 will do a better job
stopping very fine particles than the
9-17816 filter. This filter material is
99.97% efficient down to .3 microns.
Vacuuming Liquids
1. When picking up small amounts of liq-
uid the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of liq-
uid we recommend that the filter be
removed. If the filter is not removed, it
will become saturated and misting
may appear in the exhaust.
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