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Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in the correct
position at all times to avoid leaks and
possible damage to Vac.
2. When using your Vac to pick up fine
dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the drum and clean the filter
at more frequent intervals to maintain
peak Vac performance.
NOTE:
It is necessary that a dry filter is
used 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
must first allow the filter to dry.
Vacuuming Liquids
1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid (less than 3-6 cm of liquid in the
bottom of the drum) the filter may be
left in place.
2. When picking up larger amounts of
liquid (more than 6 cm of liquid in the
bottom of the drum) we recommend
that the filter be removed. If the filter is
not removed, it will become saturated
and misting may appear in the exhaust.
3. When the liquid in the drum reaches
a predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to cut
off air-flow. You will know that the float
has risen because suction stops and
the motor noise will become higher in
pitch, due to increased motor speed.
When this happens, turn off the Vac,
unplug the power cord, and empty the
drum.
4. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to avoid possible
mildew and damage to the filter.
IMPORTANT:
To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac, do not run Vac with
float in raised position.
Emptying the Drum
1. Remove the lid. Pull the flexible latches
outwards on each side of the lid to
release from the drum.
2. While holding the latches out, lift the top
assembly up and away from the drum.
3. Lay top assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying the drum or
changing the filter.
4. Dump the drum contents into the proper
waste disposal container.
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, DO NOT pick the Vac
up by the lid handles unless the dust
drum is empty. To avoid dropping the Vac,
due to latches releasing or possible part
breakage, pick the Vac up by the dust
drum.
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Operation (continued)
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of injury from accidental starting,
unplug the power cord before
emptying the drum.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
back injury or falls, do not lift a Vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop
or drain enough contents out to
make the Vac light enough to lift
comfortably.