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WET/DRY VACUUM

13 GAL. CAPACITY

Model

97677

SET UP AnD OPERATInG InSTRUCTIOnS

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ments, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.  Tools required for assembly 

and service may not be included.

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Revised Manual 10c

Summary of Contents for 97677

Page 1: ...hts reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improve ments actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For techn...

Page 2: ...safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury General Safety Rules WARNING Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electr...

Page 3: ...uce personal injuries Avoid accidental starting Ensure c the switch is in the off position before plugging in Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Do not overreach Keep proper d footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose e...

Page 4: ...t Dry Vacuum by 5 its Hose Store indoors For household use 6 only Do not leave the Wet Dry Vacuum 7 unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet Turn off the tool and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving This Wet Dry Vacuum is designed 8 for vacuuming only non harmful substances and non flammable liquids Do not use the Vacuum for flammable or explosive liquids or hot and ...

Page 5: ...st be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Save these instructions Grounding To prevent electric shock and death from incorrect grounding wire connection Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the power cord plug pr...

Page 6: ...20 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration See Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Extension Cords Grounded 1 tools require a three wire extension cord Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord As the distance from the supply 2 outlet increases you must use a heavier gauge extension cord Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltag...

Page 7: ... Hz 1200 Watts 10 Amp Motor Power Switch Type ON OFF Power Plug 3 Prong Grounded Tank Capacity 13 Gallons Features Stainless Steel Tank Safety Float Built In Storage for Power Cord Accessories Accessories Filter Cartridge Foam Filter Dust Bag Telescopic Suction Tube Wet Dry Brush Crevice Nozzle Furniture Brush Unpacking When unpacking check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any...

Page 8: ...5 j Wheel Cover 36 k Wheel 40 l Caster 45 m Wet Dry Brush 83 n Filter Cage 84 o Safety Float 63 p Cartridge Filter 54 q Foam Filter 85 r Crevice Nozzle 86 s Furniture Brush 87 t Filter Cover 53 u Air Flow Adjusting Knob 67 v Dust Bag 88 w NOTE For additional information on the Product Features listed above refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual FIGURE A 9 50 29 29 35 82 18 19 20...

Page 9: ...Wet Dry Vacuum See Figure A Adjust the air flow rate of the Vacuum 10 by sliding the Air Flow Adjusting Knob 67 to the left or right See Figure A Guide the accessory Wet Dry 11 Brush 83 Crevice Nozzle 86 Furniture Brush 87 with slight pressure slowly and evenly over the dirt and debris See Figure A When finished vacuuming turn 12 the Switch Knob 80 to its OFF position Then unplug the Wet Dry Vacuu...

Page 10: ...Nozzle 86 Furniture Brush 87 with slight pressure slowly and evenly over the dirty water See Figure A IMPORTANT 11 The Wet Dry Vacuum features Safety Float 63 which will automatically stops the vacuuming when the Tank 35 is full as indicated when the Motor speed increases If this happens turn off the Switch Knob 80 and unplug the unit from its electrical outlet Then position the Vacuum near a drai...

Page 11: ...quipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication BEFORE EACH USE 1 inspect the general condition of the Wet Dry Vacuum Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts damaged electrical wiring or hoses and any other condition that may affect its safe operation After Use 2 clean all external surfaces of the unit insi...

Page 12: ...Adjusting Knob for greater 1 suction Make sure all connections are secure 2 Clean out Hose and accessories 3 Clean Replace the filters 4 Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool Disconnect power supply before service PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference t...

Page 13: ...le 1 62 Upper Cover 1 19 Handle Pipe 2 63 Safety Float 1 20 Lower Handle 2 64 Sealing Washer A 1 21A Flange Screw M4x60 2 65 Sealing Cover 1 22 Drain Clip 1 66 Motor Bottom Sealing Loop 1 23 Cord Clip 2 67 Air Flow Adjusting Knob 1 24 Outward Pressing Plate 2 68 Air Flow Regulator 1 25 Inner Pressing Plate 2 69 Motor 1 26A Flange Screw M4x30 1 70A Screw ST2 9x8 F 1 27 Drain Cover 1 71 Electrical W...

Page 14: ...all 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM REV 10c For the following parts see page 8 Figure A Telescopic Suction Tube 82 Wet Dry Brush 83 Filter Cage 84 Foam Filter 85 Crevice Nozzle 86 Furniture Brush 87 Dust Bag 88 Suction Hose 50 A A A A A A A 37A A A A A ...

Page 15: ...llow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date...

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