Parts and Instruction Manual
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User Maintenance Instructions
All service and repair should be performed by qualified vacuum service representative or electrician.
No user serviceable components are employed in the electrical vacuum lid head assembly. No
lubrication of the motor is required.
Cloth Bag & Hose Assembly
Cloth bag and hose assembly are user maintenance items and can be replaced when worn out.
Cloth bags can be maintained by blowing dust off of the bag and then laundered. Cloth bags
should be completely dryed before re-installing into machine. For optimum performance, empty
and clean filter bag regularly. A clogged and dirty bag restricts the flow of air and results in
reduced vacuum. The hose assembly can be maintained by wiping off with a dampened cloth of
mild liquid soap and water, then allowed to dry.
Cord Storage
While not in use storage can be accomplished by winding cord around motor lid assembly. Cord
should be completely unwound from lid assembly during operation.
• 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 to service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as 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.
• Do not unplug by pulling cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Always unplug the machine when removing the motor head off the tank. This equipment should
be stored indoors and not exposed to rain.
Operation and Filter Care Instructions
When Used for Asbestos Dust Recover
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The Minuteman Asbestos Vacuum has been specifically designed to clean up fibrous asbestos
and asbestos dust of all types. Special filters reduce the incidence of airborne dust that would be
created by any other method of cleaning. During the removal of asbestos dust, do not sweep,
scoop, shovel, or in any manner handle other than by vacuuming. Do not at any time attempt to
bypass, remove, substitute or by any other means change the filters used in this vacuum. Use
only approved Minuteman Asbestos Vacuum filters and filter bags. Before attempting to use and
before cleaning, be certain that you fully understand the instructions given for the setting up or
cleaning/changing of filters of this vacuum. Since each facility has its own individual and unique
cleaning problems, it is suggested that you use the following guidelines in determining the length
of time between filter changes. In light cleaning situations (i.e. dust in brake drums and the truing
of brake shoes) change filters once a day unless you have determined by checking that a shorter
or longer period of time would be necessary to meet the 10 to 15 pounds.
