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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM.
Read and
understand this operator’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.
Use this Wet/Dry Vacuum only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to your Wet/Dry Vacuum, use only manufacturer recommended accessories.
For Household Use Only
When using a vacuum, basic precautions should always be followed including the following:
• Do not run vacuum unattended.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry vacuum 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 powder. Sparks inside the
motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not run the vacuum over cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• 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 vacuum when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Unplug before connecting or disconnecting hose, or any other accessories.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• This vacuum is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See
DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - Unplug before servicing.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock - Unplug before cleaning or servicing.
