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SAVE THIS MANUAL

 FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed including the 
following: 

WARNING:

 

TO 

REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: 

• 

Do not

 

run vac unattended. 

• 

Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac near flammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline or 

other fuels, lighter fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, 
magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun power.  Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. 

• 

Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. 

• 

Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 

• 

Do not expose to rain.  Store indoors. 

• 

Do not unplug by pulling on cord.  To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 

• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts. 
• If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, 

return it to a 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 Wet/Dry Vac over cord. 

• 

Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands. 

• 

To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials. 

• 

Do not use or store near hazardous materials. 

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Do not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids 

as described in the operation section of this manual. 

• 

Do not

 

allow to be used as a toy.  Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. 

• 

To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter. 

• 

Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac unattended when plugged in.  Unplug from outlet when not in use and before  

  servicing.   

• 

Turn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging. 

• 

Do not put any object into ventilation openings.  Do not vacuum with any ventilation openings blocked; 

keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce air flow. 

• 

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. 

• 

To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs. 

 
When using as blower: 

• 

Direct air discharge only at work area.

  

• 

Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer. 

• 

Do not direct air at bystanders. 

• 

Keep children away when blowing. 

• 

Use safety goggles. 

 
 
 
 
 

This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, eliminating the need for a separate grounding system.  Use only 
identical replacements parts.  Read the instructions for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs before 
servicing.  Use this Wet/Dry Vac as described in this manual.  Observe the following warnings that appear on 
the motor housing of your Wet/Dry Vac.

 

 

DOUBLE INSULATED - GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED - WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY

 

IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

 

DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for VBV809PF

Page 1: ...uum with Detachable Blower 8 Gallon Model No VBV809PF FOR YOUR SAFETY Read and understand this manual before use Keep this manual for future reference www vacmaster com Cleva North America 44 Parkway Commons Greer SC 29650 Part No VR16BZ 20 60 02 ...

Page 2: ...f of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights For product service call Customer Service at 866 384 8432 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM Read and understand this owner s manual and all labels on the Wet Dry Vacuum cleaner before operating Safety is a combination of common sense staying alert and knowing how your vacuum works ...

Page 3: ...s materials Do not use this Wet Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section of this manual Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used by or near children To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter Do not leave Wet Dry Vac un...

Page 4: ...E OF THE SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR A DOUBLE INSULATED WET DRY VACUUM MUST BE IDENTICAL TO THE PARTS THEY REPLACE YOUR DOUBLE INSULATED WET DRY VAC IS MARKED WITH THE WORDS DOUBLE INSULATED AND THE SYMBOL SQUARE WITHIN A SQUARE MAY ALSO BE MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug before cleaning or servicing DO NOT...

Page 5: ...C Hose D Blower Wand E Caster Foot W Accessory Storage F Caster G Foam Sleeve Filter H Cartridge Filter I Filter Retainer J Concentrator Nozzle K Crevice Tool L 2 in 1 Floor Brush Squeegee M Adaptor N 4 Screws Bag O Operator s Manual Qty 1 2 1 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 NOTE The hose and accessories for this vacuum are 1 25 inch 3 2 cm diameter Blower wand and nozzle are 2 5 inch 6 4 cm diameter ...

Page 6: ...ion fig 6 7 7 For wet vacuum cleaning install the supplied foam filter fig 8 See page 11 for filter installation 8 Place the power head back on the container aligning the top section with the latches and snap into place Keep in mind to position the power head so that the blower port is towards the rear fig 9 9 Insert the locking end of the hose into the port of the container and lock in to place f...

Page 7: ...til 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 INSTRUCT...

Page 8: ...G 3 Fit the desired nozzle to the vacuum hose fig 3 4 Verify that the switch is in the O OFF position before plugging the power cord into the outlet fig 4 5 Turn the motor on by flipping the switch to the I ON position fig 5 6 After use empty the container by unscrewing the drain cap Drain liquids into a suitable receptacle or drain Remember to refit the drain cap to the container after draining c...

Page 9: ...G DEBRIS WARNING WEAR A DUST MASK IF BLOWING CREATES DUST THAT MIGHT BE INHALED 1 Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet fig 1 2 Squeeze the locking lever and lift the detachable blower from the vacuum lid fig 2 3 3 Insert the adaptor into the blowing port and fit it the desired extension wands and or nozzles fig 4 5 4 Ensure the power switch is turned off and plug into the pow...

Page 10: ...and the four screws fig 5 Installing Cartridge Filter 1 Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet 2 Remove lid and power head and place in upside down position 3 Install the cartridge filter over the filter cage with the flat end of the filter towards the vacuum lid Carefully push filter in until it stops against the lid fig 2 3 4 Place filter retainer on top of cartridge filter o...

Page 11: ... foam sleeve filter down over the filter cage making sure the whole cage is covered fig 2 3 4 Replace the power head on to the container Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter 1 With the removed power head in the upside down position carefully remove foam sleeve filter fig 4 2 Use a mild soap and water solution to wash foam sleeve filter and rinse with clean water fig 5 3 Allow filter to air dry before insta...

Page 12: ...12 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS ...

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