Wet/Dry Vacuums
Operator’s Manual
1250W / 20L
Model No. VMVQ1218S
IPX4
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and understand this manual before use.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Page 1: ...Wet Dry Vacuums Operator s Manual 1250W 20L Model No VMVQ1218S IPX4 FOR YOUR SAFETY Read and understand this manual before use Keep this manual for future reference ...
Page 2: ...mal performance This vacuum is capable of picking up liquids and dry materials This 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...
Page 3: ...THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS 3 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 vapor...
Page 4: ...rn 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 If the supply cord is damaged it must be...
Page 5: ...ing warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Wet Dry Vac CAUTION WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN STORE INDOORS DOUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR S MANUAL DO NOT RUN UNATTENDED DO NOT PICK UP HOT ASHES COALS TOX...
Page 6: ...UBLE INSULATED APPLIANCE NOR SHOULD A MEANS FOR GROUNDING BE ADDED SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED WET DRY VACUUMUUM REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE 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 T...
Page 7: ... and accessories for this vacuum are 35mm diameter Vac Assembly Hose Floor Nozzle Extension Wands Foam Sleeve Filter Crevice Tool Dust Bag Reusable Cloth Filter Feet With Casters Handle 2 Screws Bag Operator s Manual A B C D E F G H I J K L 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 7 Clasp x2 Tank Pedestal Switch Assembly Vacuum hose connector Handle Assembly ...
Page 8: ... four castors Verify that they are mounted correctly Do not over tighten Fig 5 Insert the handle into the slots on the power head and pressure into place Fig 6 For dry vacuuming install the supplied dust filter and dust bag Fig 7 Fig 8 For wet vacuuming install the supplied foam filter Fig 9 Place the top section back on the container Fig 10 Align the top section with the clasps and snap into plac...
Page 9: ...TS 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 WARNING DO NOT PLUG IN POWER CORD TO POWER OUTLET MAKE SURE PLUG IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CHANGING AND CLEANING FILTERS DRY VACUUMING 9 CAUTION Do not vacuum drywall dust or fireplace soot or ash...
Page 10: ...3 Verify that the dust bag is installed to the inside of the tank Fig 4 Place the top section back on the container and secure it in place using the clasps Fig 5 Insert the larger end of the flexible hose into the front inlet on the tank and lock in place Push the required attachment onto the free end of the hose or extension Fig 6 Plug the power cord into the outlet Fig 7 Turn the motor on by fli...
Page 11: ... OR GUN POWDER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HEALTH HAZARDS FROM VAPORS OR DUST DO NOT VACUUM TOXIC MATERIALS WARNING DO NOT PLUG IN POWER CORD TO POWER OUTLET MAKE SURE PLUG IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CHANGING AND CLEANING FILTERS 11 WET VACUUMING Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet Verify that the container is clean and free of dust and dirt Fig 1 Remove the dust filter and dust bag a...
Page 12: ...when the container reaches its maximum capacity You will notice an increase in motor speed When this happens turn off the machine disconnect from power supply and drain the liquid into a suitable receptacle or drain To continue vacuuming refit the container with the drain cap After wet vacuuming turn the machine off and remove plug from power supply Empty the container clean and dry the inside and...
Page 13: ...l clog quickly and be very difficult 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 MAINTENANCE WARNING IF THE HOSE IS STILL BLOCKED AFTER A FEW SECONDS TURN OFF THE UNIT AND CLEAR THE HOSE MANUALLY WARNING DO NOT PLUG IN POWER CORD TO POWER OUTLET MAKE SURE PLUG IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CHANGING AND CLEANING FILTERS 13 Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet Fig 1 Disconnect the hose from the container Fig 2 Und...
Page 14: ...NTAINER 14 Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet fig 1 Remove power head and place in upside down position Slide reusable cloth filter down over the filter cage making sure the whole cage is covered fig 2 3 Replace the power head on to the container With the removed power head in the upside down position Carefully remove the reusable cloth filter from the filter cage fig 4 Cle...
Page 15: ...ver 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 installing and using again 5 IN...
Page 16: ... 1 No power supply 2 Faulty power cord 3 Container full of liquid 1 The dust filter is missing or damaged 1 There is a blockage in the nozzle the hose or the container inlet or the dust filter is blocked by fine dust Corrective Action 1 Check power supply cord breakers fuses 2 Check the power cord and repair it or replace it if necessary 3 Empty container 1 Attach or replace dust filter 1 Check th...
