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before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac
before unplugging.
To reduce the risk of injury from acciden-
tal starting, unplug power cord before
changing or cleaning filter.
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 your Wet/Dry Vac is not
working as it should, has missing parts,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to
an Authorized 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 Wet/Dry Vac over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac
with wet hands.
Do not put any object into ventilation open-
ings. 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.
This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated,
eliminating the need for a separate
grounding system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the instructions
for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Wet/
Dry Vac.
DOUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to
rain - store indoors.
WARNING: For your own safety, read
and understand owner’s manual. Do
not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic,
flammable or other hazardous mate-
rials. Do not use around explosive
liquids or vapors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The operation of any utility vac or blower
can result in foreign objects being blown
into the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear safety goggles,
not glasses, complying with ANSI
Z87.1(or in Canada CSA Z94-3-99)
shown on package. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact resistant lenses. They
are not safety glasses. Safety Goggles
are available at many local retail stores.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you
when they break.
To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using the vac
for extended hours or when, using it in a
noisy area.
For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
Use only extension cords that are rated
for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor
condition or that are too small in wire size
can pose fire and shock hazards. When
using an extension cord, be sure it is in
good condition. Using any extension cord
will cause some loss of power. To keep
the loss to a minimum, use the following
table to choose the minimum wire size
extension cord.
Extension
Cord Length
Gauge
(A.W.G.)
0-50 Ft.
50-100 Ft.
14
12
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