Dry Vacuum Operation - MasterForce 240-5417 Operator's Manual

DRY VACUUMING
WARNING:
UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY INFORMATION
ENTITLED 'SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS &
WARNINGS'. DO NOT VACUUM IN AREAS
W I T H F LAM MABLE G AS E S, V AP OR S ,
O R E X P L O S I V E D U S T S I N T H E A I R .
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, GRAIN, OR GUN POWDER.
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F H E A L T H
HAZARDS FROM VAPORS OR DUST, DO
NOT VACUUM TOXIC MATERIALS.
WARNING:
POWER CORD INTO A POWER OUTLET.
MAKE SURE THE PLUG IS DISCONNECTED
BEFORE CHANGING THE FILTERS.
CAUTION:
DRYWALL DUST, FIREPLACE SOOT, OR
ASH WITH STANDARD WET/DRY FILTER.
THIS IS A VERY FINE DUST WHICH WILL
NOT BE CAPTURED BY THE FILTER AND
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO MOTOR. WHEN
VACUUMING FINE DUST USE A FINE DUST
FILTER (INCLUDED).
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected
from the outlet (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1

DRY VACUUM OPERATION

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2. In order to prepare your vacuum for dry
vacuuming, make sure the cartridge filter
completely covers the filter cage against the
power head. Your wet/dry vacuum comes
with the cartridge filter pre-installed. For
installation instructions, see page 18 (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
3. Place filter retainer on the top of cartridge
filter and tighten down by turning the retainer
handle clockwise (Fig. 3).
4. Optional: For improved dust filtering, fit
collection bag flange onto the inlet port,
taking care not to damage the bag. Dust bag
sold separately.
5. Place the power head back on the collection
tank and secure it in place using the latches
(Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: DRY
VACUUMING
6. Insert the locking end of the hose into the
vacuum port and turn to lock into place (Fig. 5).
Fig. 3
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