Use and Care Manual

DRY VACUUM OPERATION

DRY VACUUMING

WARNING:

BE SURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY, INFORMATION

ENTITLED ‘SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS’. DO NOT VACUUM IN AREAS WITH

FLAMMABLE GASES, VAPORS, OR EXPLOSIVE DUSTS IN THE AIR. FLAMMABLE

GASES OR VAPORS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: LIGHTER FLUID, SOLVENT

TYPE CLEANERS, OIL-BASED PAINTS, 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.

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (Fig. 1)

2. In order to prepare your vacuum for dry vacuuming, verify that the cartridge lter is securely

mounted. Make sure the lter is pushed in until it stops against the power head. Your Wet/Dry

Vac comes with the cartridge lter pre-installed. For installation instructions, see page 13.

3. Place the power head back on the collection tank, and secure it in place using the latches. (Fig.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: DRY VACUUMING

4. Insert the locking end of the hose into the vacuum port and lock in place. (Fig. 3).

5. Choose the desired accessory and insert onto the end of the hose. (Fig. 4)

6. Plug the power cord into the outlet. (Fig. 5)

7. Turn the motor on by pressing the power switch to the ‘I’ (ON) position and begin vacuuming.

(Fig. 6)

8. Once you have completed vacuuming, press the power switch to the ‘O’ (OFF) position and

unplug the power cord from the outlet.

O = OFF I = ON

DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR LIQUID VACUUMING.

CAUTION: Do not vacuum drywall dust, replace soot or ash with standard Wet/Dry lter. This

is very ne dust which will not be captured by the lter and may cause damage to motor. When

vacuuming ne dust, use a ne dust lter. To purchase ne dust lters, call 1-866-384-8432 or get

them at your local or online Vacmaster

retailer.

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