User manual
Please review before operating vacuum.
HAUS 968-12
05915036
Wet/Dry Vacuum •
Household and Workshop Use
ATTENTION!
Read all safety rules
carefully before attempting
to operate. Retain for
future reference.
QUESTIONS? 1 (866) 206-0888
Our Customer Service staff is ready to provide assistance. In the case
of a damaged or missing part, most replacement parts ship from our
facility in two business days. For immediate help with assembly, or for
additional product information, call our toll-free number:
1 (866) 206-0888
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures,
and warranty. Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place
for future reference.
RONA
220 Chemin du Tremblay
Boucherville, QC J4B 8H7
Patents Issued and Pending
© 2010 RONA INC.
DANGER!
Never operate this unit
when flammable materials
or vapors are present
because electrical devices
produce arcs or sparks
that can cause a fire or
explosion.
NEVER OPERATE
UNATTENDED!
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISk OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCk OR INJURY:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
2. Do not expose to rain – store indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5. 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 a service centre.
6. Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug; not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where
they may be present.
16. Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil base paints, lacquers,
household cleaners, etc.
17. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such as
asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials.
Specially designed units are available for these purposes.
18. Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without cartridge filter and collection
filter bag in place. These are very fine particles that may pass through the foam and affect the
performance of the motor or be exhausted back into the air. Additional collection filter bags are
available.
19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job. It can become
a tripping hazard.
20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which can
result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner
when you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication causing
diminished control.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
– DO NOT LEAVE VACUUM UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS PLUGGED IN AND/OR OPERATING. UNPLUG UNIT WHEN NOT IN USE.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET
INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in
sketch A
.
IN CANADA, THE USE OF A TEMPORARY ADAPTER IS NOT PERMITTED
BY THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE. Make sure that the appliance
is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug.
No adapter should be used with this appliance.
GROUNDING METHODS
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDING
PIN
(A)
