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FOR YOUR SAFETY

CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

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ARRANTY

Vacmaster® takes pride in producing a high quality, durable product. This 
Vacmaster® product carries a limited two (2) year warranty against defects 
in workmanship and materials from date of purchase under normal 
household use. If product is to be used for commercial, industrial or rental 
use, a 90 day limited warranty will apply. Warranty does not apply to defects 
due to direct or indirect abuse, negligence, misuse, accidents, repairs or 
alterations and lack of maintenance. Please keep your receipt as proof of 
purchase.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM 
CLEANER
Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the wet and dry 
vacuum cleaner before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, 
staying alert and knowing how your vacuum cleaner works. Use this HEPA wet 
and dry vacuum cleaner only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of 
personal injury or damage to your HEPA wet and dry vacuum cleaner, use only 
Vacmaster® recommended accessories.
For household or commercial use.

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 wet and dry vacuum cleaner unattended.
• Do not vacuum, or use this HEPA wet and dry vacuum cleaner 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. 

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AFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.
• Use insulating gloves, an earth connector connected to the steel container, or
   any other protective equipment when using the vacuum cleaner in some special 
   places such as carpet or insulated floor.
• Do not store the vacuum cleaner in insulated places after using for carpet 
   cleaning or insulated grounds cleaning. Store the vacuum cleaner in a well 
   earthed environment.
• 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 wet and dry vacuum cleaner 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 HEPA wet and dry vacuum cleaner over cord.
• Do not handle plug or the HEPA wet and dry vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic
   materials.
• Do not store near hazardous materials.
• Do not use this HEPA wet and dry vacuum cleaner 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 and dry vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in. Unplug
   from power socket when not in use and before servicing.
• Turn off wet and dry vacuum cleaner 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.

Summary of Contents for VK1638SWC

Page 1: ...VK1638SWC 1600W 38L VK1638SWC WET DRY VACUUM CLEANER IPX4...

Page 2: ...EPAFilter And Pre filter Installing Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter When To Change Filters Troubleshooting Thank you for purchasing this Vacmaster vacuum cleaner With Vacmaster you are obtaining a high qu...

Page 3: ...s cigarettes matches or hot ashes Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not expose to rain Store indoors Use insulating gloves an earth connector connected to the steel container or any other protect...

Page 4: ...ely small particles may pass through the filter always wear appropriate protective safety equipment 4 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS Remove entire contents of carton Check each item against th...

Page 5: ...supplied with a certified HEPA filter that has been lot tested by an independent lab to IEST RP CC001 to show that it meets the United States Environmental Protection Agency s definition of a HEPA va...

Page 6: ...te or by any other means modify the filters in the vacuum cleaner Use only manufacturer s approved vacuum filters and filters bags Before attempting to use or before cleaning with this vacuum cleaner...

Page 7: ...uming flip the switch to the O OFF position and unplug the power cord from the power socket I ON II ON OFF with a power tool Middle position OFF WARNING IF FILTERS ARE CONTAMINATED OR HAVE BEEN USED T...

Page 8: ...WET VACUUMING 1 Fit the desired nozzle to the vacuum cleaner hose fig 3 2 Verify that the switch is in the O OFF position before plugging the power cord into the power socket fig 4 3 Turn the motor on...

Page 9: ...filter over the lower end cap Tighten the band clamp on the pre filter with a screwdriver to ensure proper installation fig 4 5 Removing HEPA Filter And Pre filter 1 Loosen the band clamp on the pre f...

Page 10: ...le Place closed collection bag in an approved poly bag or container marked with HAZARDOUS MATERIAL warning and dispose in accordance with your local Hazardous Waste Regulations Change the pre filter T...

Page 11: ...DUST BAGS FILTERS ACCESSORIES always available from cleva uk com VK1638SWC...

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