DeWalt DXV12P-QTA Instruction Manual page 7

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not
operate this vac in areas with flammable gases,
vapors or explosive dust 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, aluminum, and grain
or gun powder. Do not vacuum explosive
dust, flammable or combustible liquids or
hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer
for any flammable or combustible liquid. To
reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
WARNING:
The operation of any utility vac can result in
foreign objects being blown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye injury. Always
wear safety goggles complying with ANSI
Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
starting operation.
After you plug the power cord into the wall
receptacle, turn the unit "ON" by pushing
the switch from position "O" to position "I".
The "O" is the "OFF" position and the "I" is
the "ON" position.
ON
DRY PICK-UP
1. The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks
and possible damage to vac. Make sure
that the filter is completely covering the
filter cage. Make sure there are no gaps
between the filter and the lid. It is very
important to assemble the filter to the
cage without any possible leaks or tears.
OFF
2. When using the vac to pick up fine dust, it
will be necessary to empty the dust tank and
clean or replace the filter at more frequent
intervals to maintain peak vac performance.
NOTICE:
A dry filter is necessary to pick up dry material.
If use the vac to pick up dust when the filter is
wet, the filter will clog quickly and be very difficult
to clean. If the filter gets wet, replace it before
continuing to do dry pickups.
INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGE FILTER
The cartridge filter can be used for wet or dry
pick-up, installation is the same for both.
1. With the power head in an upside down position,
slide the cartridge filter down over the lid cage,
push the filter seals against the power head.
2. Turn the knob on filter retainer clockwise to
tighten, the filter into place.
3. To remove the filter for cleaning, turn the filter
knob counter clockwise till feel the tactile and
auditory cue, and make sure the knob arrow
align with the "Unlock" icon on the filter cap,
then slide the cartridge filter off the lid cage.
then grasp the step of knob tightly with fingers
to pull the cartridge filter out off the cage.
4. To clean the cartridge filter, shake or brush off
excess dirt or rinse (from the inside of the filter)
with water, dry completely (approximately 24
hours) and re-install.
NOTICE:
If the filter has been used for wet pick-up, it must
be cleaned and dried before dry pick-up.
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