This vacuum is intended for commercial use. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This Appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug.
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. These appliances were made for certain applications. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this appliance NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions about its application, DO NOT use the appliance until you have written Porter- Cable and we have advised you.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts. MOTOR Many Porter-Cable products will operate on either D.C. or single phase, 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current, and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C.
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Seat firmly. Set container upright, on its wheels. NOTE: If the Vacuum Cleaner is to be used to pick-up liquid or wet material, skip step 6. Install the paper filter bag. Please note that the mounting hole is offset in the bag.
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Container intake port. Slide connector into intake port and rotate one-quarter turn clockwise to lock. NOTE: Models 7812 and 7814 Vacuum Cleaners are equipped with a Static Dissipating System that can help dissipate static electrical charges (sometimes experienced when recovering very dry, powdered materials), when used with a Static Dissipating type vacuum hose.
6 to 10 seconds after the power tool is turned “OFF”. POWER SWITCH The power switch on both the 7812 and 7814 models has two positions – on and off. When not using a power tool, turn the vacuum cleaner to the “ON”...
Both models are equipped with a top filter. If vacuum efficiency is reduced (indicating a clogged filter), proceed as follows: Turn the Vacuum Cleaner switch to the “OFF” position. Grasp handle (C) Fig. 6 and pull out (approximately one and one-half inches), then release.
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Do not use to vacuum hazardous, toxic, or carcinogenic materials, such as asbestos or pesticide. The vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up dry material with or without a dust bag installed. The dust bag provides a convenient method for disposing of the material that is collected.
SERVICE CENTER. At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest authorized Porter-Cable Service Station to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricate with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the tool for performance.
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WARNING: Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-Cable • Delta have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Delta recommended accessories should be used with this product. Porter-Cable •...
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PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace, at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.
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Porter-Cable products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center.