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Operation (continued)
Emptying the Drum
2. Another option is to remove the power
head assembly. Pull the latch handle
out ward so that the latch unclamps
the motor cover and rotate the latch
away from the motor cover.
3. Lift the power head assembly up and
away from the drum. Lay power head
assembly upside down on a clean
area while emptying drum or changing
filter.
4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
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.
!
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
!
Drum
Latch
Power Head
Assembly
Hook
Drum
Drain
Cap
Drain
DR
AIN
DRAIN
1. The Vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
drum.
Moving the Wet/Dry vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, use the dust drum
latch handles located on the bottom of
the latches.
To maneuver the Vac, the carry handle
on top of the power head assembly
should be used.
Carry Handle
Dust
Drum
Power Head
Assembly
Dust
Drum
Latch
Handles
DR
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