KNOW YOUR PRODUCT & DRY VACUUM • 50L STAINLESS STEEL TANK • 1500W MOTOR • TRANSPORT TROLLEY INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL NO. FBT-5000 Mains Voltage: 230 – 240V ~ 50Hz Input Power: 1500W Power Outlet Max.: 900W Psum: 2400W Suction Power Max.: 170 mbar Tank Capacity: 50 l IP Rating IP24 Weight: 14.5 kg KNOW YOUR PRODUCT...
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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT (cont.) 1. Main Handle 15. Accessory Compartment 28. Combination Nozzle 2. Cable Hook 16. Holder for Handle attachment for carpets 3. Power Cable 17. 2-Piece Suction Tube 29. Air Regulator 4. Automatic Power 18. Locking Hook 30. 2 x Washers for fitting Take Off Outlet 19.
The electric motor has been designed for 230V and 240V only. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Note: The supply of 230V and 240V on Full Boar tools are interchangeable for Australia and New Zealand.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “Power Tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS (cont.) d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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WET & DRY VACUUM SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT! When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating manual with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place so that the information is available at all times.
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WET & DRY VACUUM SAFETY WARNINGS (cont.) • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
ASSEMBLY KNOW YOUR PRODUCT WARNING! During assembly ensure the wet and dry vac is switched OFF and disconnected from the power supply. Fitting the wheels (13): 1. Place a R-clip (31) for fitting the wheels through the appropriate hole in the axle (33) (Fig.
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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT ASSEMBLY (cont.) Fitting the appliance head (5): 1. The appliance head (5) is fastened to the container (10) by the locking hooks (18) (Fig. 7). 2. To remove the appliance head (5), open the locking hooks (18) and lift the appliance head (5) (Fig.
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ASSEMBLY (cont.) Fitting the Tank bag (35) - vacuuming dry matter: Place the Tank bag (35) inside the Tank, with the elastic mouth of the bag stretched around the outside of the Tank’s rim (Fig. 13). Fitting the suction hose (9): Fig.13 Connect the suction hose (9) to the corresponding connector on the wet and dry vacuum cleaner, depending on the...
SUCTION NOZZLES Dual-purpose nozzle (14): The dual-purpose nozzle (14) is for vacuuming solids and liquids over medium to large areas (Fig. 18). Various attachments can be fitted to the dual-purpose nozzle depending on what sort of work you wish to carry out: Fig.
OPERATION This vacuum must be used with a residual current device with a rated residual current of 30mA or less. ON/OFF switch (7) (Fig. 24) Switch position 0: Off Switch position I: Normal operation Fig. 24 Switch position II: Automatic mode Dry vacuuming Use the pleated filter (24) for dry vacuuming (see Fitting the pleated filter).
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OPERATION (cont.) Automatic mode (900W max.): Fig. 29 Connect the power cable on your electric tool to the automatic power take off outlet (4) and connect the suction hose (9) to the extractor connector on your electric tool. Check that the connections are secure and airtight.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT! Before cleaning your wet & dry vac or carrying out any maintenance procedure, make sure that the motor is off and the vac disconnected from the power supply to prevent accidental starting. Cleaning Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. We recommend that you clean the appliance immediately after you use it.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS Litres Read instruction manual lPX4 mbar Ingress protection from water Pressure rating (millibar) CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Power tools that are no longer usable should not be disposed of with household waste but in an environmentally friendly way.
CONTENTS 1 x Wet & Dry Vac 1 x Main handle 1 x Head handle 2 x Wheels 2 x Castors (1 braked) 2 x Wheel covers 2 x Securing split pins for wheels 2 x Washers for fitting the wheels 1 x Axle 2 x Screws for fitting the head handle 2 x Suction tube...
WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY FORM SHOULD BE RETAINED BY YOU AT ALL TIMES. IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY YOU MUST RETURN THE PRODUCT TO YOUR NEAREST BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE (see www.bunnings.com.au or www.bunnings.co.nz for store locations) WITH YOUR BUNNINGS REGISTER RECEIPT. PRIOR TO RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE HELPLINE: Australia 1800 069 486 New Zealand 0508 069 486...
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