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Operation
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Continued)
Blowing
Outlet
15' Hose
WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(
or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
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1. Locate the blowing outlet of your Vac.
2. Insert the locking end of the hose into
the blowing port of the Vac. The hose
should snap into place. To remove the
hose from the Vac, press the release
button in the hose assembly and pull
the hose out of the Vac inlet.
3. Turn Vac on and you are ready to use
your Vac as a blower.
CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might
be inhaled.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using the Vac/Blower for
extended time or in a noisy area.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them
clear of blowing debris.
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Blowing Feature
Your Vac features a blowing port. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow
the steps below to use your Vac as a
blower.
1. The Vac comes equipped with a drain
for ease of emptying liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
drum.
2
Another option is to remove the
powerhead assembly.
3. Lay powerhead assembly aside on a
clean area while emptying drum.
4. Dump the drum’s contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, the handle on the
sides of the dust drum are used to lift.
To maneuver the Vac, the push/pull
handle in the rear of the unit should be
used.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
back injury or falls, do not lift a Vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop
or drain enough contents out to
make the Vac light enough to lift
comfortably.
Emptying the Drum
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