Assembly - Shop-Vac BMB series User Manual

With Caster feet
If your caster feet look like the ones pictured in Figure 3, follow these instructions.
you will find four caster feet (figure 3), four casters (figure 4), and four screws with your
wet/dry vacuum. Assemble as follows:
1. With cord disconnected from receptacle and tank cover removed, turn tank upside down
so that bottom is facing up.
2. Remove any webbing that attaches the caster feet to each other.
3. With front of tank inlet facing you, take caster feet marked with the letter A (figure 5) and
insert stem of caster foot into holes on left front and right rear of tank also marked with
letter A (figure 6). Make sure caster feet are fully inserted into tank bottom and secure with
screws provided (figure 7).
4. Take caster feet marked with the letter B (figure 8) and insert stem of caster foot into
holes on right front and left rear of tank also marked with the letter B (figure 9). Make
sure caster feet are fully inserted into tank bottom and secure with screws provided
(figure 10).
5. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes provided. Apply pressure and
twisting motion until casters snap into place (figure 11).
6. Return tank to upright position.
3 4
7 8
B
B
B
If your caster feet look like the ones pictured in Figure 12, follow these instructions.
you will find four caster feet (figure 12), four casters (figure 13) and four screws with your
wet/dry vacuum. Assemble as follows:
1. With cord disconnected from receptacle and tank cover removed, turn tank upside down so
that bottom is facing up.
2. With front of tank facing you, take caster feet marked with the letter A (figure 14) and place
in slots on left front and right rear of tank also marked with the letter A (figure 15). Secure
with screws provided (figure 16).
3. Take caster feet marked with the letter B (figure 17) and place in slots on right front and
left rear of tank also marked with the letter B (figure 18). Secure with screws provided
(figure 19).
4. If flat washers are included in hardware package place flat washer over stem of caster before
installing casters into feet. NOTE: flat washers are not required with all units.
5. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes provided. Apply pressure and
twisting motion until casters snap into place (figure 20). Return tank to upright position.
12 13
17 18
B B
B
A
B
With Rear Caster Dolly/Tool Holder
you will find four casters (figure 21), two caster feet (figure 22), rear caster dolly/tool holder
(figure 23), and four screws with your wet/dry vacuum. Assemble as follows:
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1. With cord disconnected from receptacle and tank cover removed, turn tank upside down so
that the bottom is facing up.
2. Take rear caster dolly and place into slots (on rear of tank, opposite of drain) and secure with
screws provided (figure 24).
3. If flat washers are included in hardware package place flat washer over stem of caster before
installing casters into feet. NOTE: flat washers are not required with all units.
4. Insert casters into bottom of rear caster dolly by placing stem of caster into holes provided.
Apply pressure and twisting motion until casters snap into place (figure 25).
5. With tank drain facing you, take caster foot marked with the letter A (figure 26) and
place in slot on left side of tank also marked with the letter A. Secure with screw provided
(figure 27).
6. Take caster foot marked with the letter B (figure 28) and place in slot on right side of tank
also marked with the letter B. Secure with screw provided (figure 29).
7. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of casters into holes provided. Apply pressure and
twisting motion until casters snap into place (figure 30).
8. Return tank to upright position.
9. Place tool basket (not standard with all models) with curved surface against tank on rear
caster dolly assembly (figure 31).
24 25
5
6
A
A
9 10 11
B A
B
B
A B
14 15 16 16
A A
A
A
A
A
19 20
A
B
B
22 23
26 27
A
A
28
A
(Not standard with all models)
If your tool holder looks like the one pictured in figure 32, follow these instructions.
1. With rear of unit facing you, take tool holder and position it with tabs facing rear of unit
(figure 33).
2. Place "J" shaped tabs into the slots on cord wraps (figure 34).
3. Press down until tabs snap into place.
4. Press down on center of tool holder until tab latches on bottom lid (figure 35).
If your tool holder looks like the one pictured in figure 36, follow these instructions.
1. With rear of unit facing you, take tool holder and slide over notches on rear of tank (figure 37).
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PORTABLE BLOWER OPERATION
BLOWER SAfETy
1. never operate the portable blower in wet or damp conditions. do not use in rain.
2. Keep area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
3. dress properly. do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Always wear substantial footwear and
long pants. Secure loose hair with a hat or hair net to avoid hair being caught in moving
parts.
4. never blow debris in direction of bystanders.
5. do not overreach or use blower from unstable surface such as ladders,
trees, steep slopes, roof tops, etc. Always be sure of your footing.
6. Inspect the area before using the blower. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can be blown or cause
damage during operation.
7. Always wear a respirator or face mask when work-
ing in dusty environments.
B 8. Keep vents clean and clear of dirt and debris.
ASSEMBLy INSTRUCTIONS
1. To remove portable blower from tank cover, grasp
both blower handles and pull in an upward motion
(figure 38).
2. Insert 2 1/2" extension wand into the blower
exhaust. Push firmly into place by twisting wand
slightly.
3. Attach desired accessory (figure 39).
4. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. your
portable blower is ready for use. NOTE: If an
extension cord is used, use only an approved outdoor
extension cord. To prevent extension cord from
pulling away from appliance cord, tie cords as shown
(figure 40).
5. To clean inlet shield and foam pad, disconnect cord
from receptacle and remove screws on bottom side
of power unit (figure 41).
6. Once removed, run foam pad under running water and blot with a clean towel to dry.
7. After cleaning, replace inlet shield and foam pad and secure with screws. NOTE: Inlet shield
will only fit properly one way (figure 42).
CAUTION
SHIELD AND fOAM PAD IN PLACE.
BLOWER OPERATION
1. The correct operating position is to hold the portable blower in either hand, at arms length at
your side. your portable blower has been designed with the necessary angle to direct the air
blast toward the ground in front of you (figure 43).
2. Always work going away from solid objects such as walls, large stones, automobiles and
fences.
3. Clean spaces with corners by starting in corners and moving outward to open areas to prevent
an accumulation of debris which could fly into your face.
4. Be careful when working near valuable plants. The force of the air could damage tender
plants.
5. use both handles when working above the waist or when two-handed grip is desired.
29 30
B
B
A
TOOL HOLDER
33 34
36 37
39
40
Extension
Cord
41
– DO NOT OPERATE BLOWER WITHOUT INLET
31
35
38
Appliance
Cord
42