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DRY VACUUMING
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY INFORMATION, ENTITLED
‘SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS’. DO NOT VACUUM IN AREAS WITH FLAMMABLE GASES,
VAPORS, OR EXPLOSIVE DUSTS 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. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HEALTH HAZARDS
FROM VAPORS OR DUST, DO NOT VACUUM TOXIC MATERIALS.
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (fig. 1)
2. In order to prepare your vacuum for wet & dry vacuuming, verify that the cartridge filter is securely
mounted. The cartridge filter is capable for both wet and dry use
. .
Make sure the filter is pushed in until it
stops against the power head. (fig. 2) (Your Wet/Dry Vac comes with the cartridge filter pre-installed, if
not, see page 10 for installation instructions.)
3. Place filter retainer on top of cartridge filter and tighten down by turning the retainer handle clockwise.
(fig. 3)
4. Place the power head back on the container, aligning the top section with the latches, and snap into
place. (fig. 4)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: DRY VACUUMING
5. Insert the locking end of the hose into the vacuum port on the power head and lock in place. Push the
required attachment onto the free end of the hose or extension. (fig. 5)
6. Plug in the power cord into the outlet and hang the vacuum onto the rack or use off the rack . (fig. 6)
7. Turn the motor on by flipping the switch to the ‘I’ ON position. (fig. 7) For remote control use, set the
power switch to remote control position “ ” and turn the vacuum on by pressing the ‘I’ ON
button on the remote control handle for at least one second. (fig. 8 & 9)
8. Once you have completed vacuuming, flip the switch to the ‘O’ OFF position or press the ‘O’ OFF button
on the remote control for at least one second.
O = OFF I = ON = Remote Control
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