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This vacuum cleaner can be used for lead renovation work under the US EPA
Lead Renovation Repair and Painting rule. It can be used to pick up
materials like sawdust and gravel, as well as the ultra fine materials like
drywall dust and cold fireplace ash.
CAUTION:
This vacuum cleaner has been specifically designed to
clean up hazardous dust. Special filters reduce the incidence of airborne
dust that would be created by other methods of cleaning.
During the removal of hazardous dust, DO NOT sweep, scoop, shovel or in
any manner handle other than by vacuuming. DO NOT at any time attempt
to remove, substitute or by any other means modify the filters in the
vacuum cleaner.
Use only manufacturer's approved vacuum filters and filters bags. Before
attempting to use or before cleaning with this vacuum cleaner, be sure that
you fully understand the instructions for setting up or cleaning/changing
filters.
UNPACKING YOUR WET AND DRY VACUUM CLEANER & GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the power socket. (fig. 1)
2. Undo the latches. (fig. 2)
3. Lift the power head off the tank. (fig. 3)
4. Remove the contents from inside the tank, make sure you have all contents
as listed on page 4. (fig. 4)
5. Turn the tank upside down and insert the two caster feet into the front slots
on the base. Apply downward pressure to each caster. Casters will "snap"
into place when installed properly.
Verify that the casters are mounted correctly. (fig. 5)
6. Insert the wheel axle into the base. Insert washer onto the axle followed
by rear wheel and insert washer again. Insert the 'R' pin into the hole on
the end of the axle to retain the wheel. Snap the hub cap on to the wheel.
Repeat the same steps at the other end of the axle. (fig. 6)
7. Spread the push / pull main handle. Spin the power cable hook to fix the
handle in place. (fig. 7)
8. Your vacuum cleaner comes ready for dry vacuum cleaning. If HEPA filter
and pre-filter are not installed refer to page 9 for filter installation. (fig. 8
& 9)
9. Fit collection bag flange onto the inlet stub, taking care not to damage
the bag. (fig. 12)
10. For wet vacuum cleaning, remove the pre-filter, HEPA cartridge filter and
collection bag, install the supplied foam filter instead of the cartridge filter
and pre-filter. Do not use a dust bag when wet vacuuming. (fig. 13) See page
10 for filter installation.
11. Place the power head back on the tank, aligning the top section with the
latches, and hook the latches. (fig. 14)
12. Insert the locking end of the hose into the vacuum port and turn to lock in
to place. (fig. 15)
13. Choose the desired accessories and push onto the suction tube. (fig. 16)
WARNING:
IF FILTERS ARE CONTAMINATED OR HAVE BEEN USED, THEY MUST BE
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY, PRIOR TO PERFORMING WET VACUUMING OPERATIONS.
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RY-VACUUM OPERATION
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DRY VACUUMING
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ,UNDERSTAND,AND APPLY INFORMATION, TITLED
'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;
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