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Wet/Dry Vacuums 240-5418 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator's Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract our attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL • To reduce the risk of injury from accidental INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM. starting, unplug power cord before changing Read and understand this operator’s manual or cleaning filter. and all labels on the vacuum cleaner before •...
DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS This Wet/Dry Vacuum is double insulated, TYPE OF DUST IS VERY FINE WHICH MAY NOT eliminating the need for a separate grounding BE CAPTURED BY THE FILTER AND CAUSE system. Use only identical replacements parts. DAMAGE TO MOTOR. WHEN VACUUMING Read the instructions for Servicing Double- FINE DUST USE A FINE DUST FILTER.
UNPACKING & CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS Remove all contents from the box. Remove the power head and take out any contents inside the collection tank. Check each item against the carton contents list. Floor Brush / Hose Extension Wands Squeegee Nozzle Vacuum Assembly Professional Utility Nozzle...
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UNPACKING & CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS Push/Pull Handle Cord Wrap Hook Handle Tool Storage Bag On/Off Switch Power Head Hose Storage Rack Latch Assembly Vacuum Port Collection Tank Vacuum Base Drain Port Rear Wheel Assembly Locking Caster Caster Page 6...
GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS A Philips head screwdriver is required. 4.Remove the contents from inside the collection tank. Make sure you have all WARNING: D O N O T P L U G T H E contents as listed on page 5 (Fig. 4). POWER CORD INTO A POWER OUTLET.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7. Position the hose storage rack as illustrated. 10. For wet vacuum cleaning, remove the Fully insert one end of the hose storage rack cartridge filter, and install the supplied foam into the slot illustrated by the arrow, then pull wet filter.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully Fig. 14 in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
DRY VACUUM OPERATION DRY VACUUMING Fig. 2 Fig. 3 WARNING: B E S U R E T O R E A D , UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY INFORMATION E N T I T L E D ‘ S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S & WARNINGS’.
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DRY VACUUM OPERATION 7. Choose the desired accessory and insert onto 10. Once you have completed vacuuming, flip the end of the hose or extension wand (Fig. 6). the on/off switch to the ‘O’ OFF position and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Fig.
LIQUID VACUUM OPERATION LIQUID VACUUMING Fig. 2 WARNING: B E S U R E T O R E A D , UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY INFORMATION ENTITLED ‘SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS’. DO NOT VACUUM IN AREAS W I T H FLAMM ABL E GA S ES , VA P 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 .
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LIQUID VACUUM OPERATION I M P O R T A N T ! W h e n v a c u u m i n g l a r g e Fig. 5 quantities of liquids, do not immerse the nozzle completely in the liquid;...
BLOWER OPERATION This Wet/Dry Vacuum has blowing capabilities. 5. Choose the desired accessory and insert To use the blower feature, follow the instructions onto the end of the hose (Fig. 3). listed. Fig. 3 WARNING: A L W A Y S W E A R SAFETY GOGGLES COMPLYING WITH ANSI Z87.1 (OR IN CANADA, CSAZ94.3) BEFORE...
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BLOWER OPERATION Fig. 6 8. Once you have completed blowing, flip the on/ off switch to the 'O' OFF position and unplug the power cord from the outlet (Fig. 7). Fig. 7 Page 15...
MAINTENANCE EMPTYING THE COLLECTION TANK 4. Clear all dirt or debris from the collection tank and hose into a proper waste container WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT (Fig. 4). THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET Fig. 4 BEFORE REMOVING THE POWER HEAD FROM THE COLLECTION TANK.
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MAINTENANCE Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 REPAIRS Repairs for this wet/dry vacuum should be performed only by qualified service personnel using only identical replacement parts. Page 17...
INSTALLING & CLEANING CARTRIDGE FILTER INSTALLING CARTRIDGE FILTER 5. Place the power head back onto the collection tank. 1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig. 1). REMOVING & CLEANING CARTRIDGE FILTER Fig. 1 1. Unlock and remove the filter retainer by turning retainer handle counterclockwise.
DUST BAG INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Lift the power head off the collection tank 4. Place the power head back on the (Fig 1). collection tank and secure into place using latches (Fig 4). Fig. 1 Fig. 4 2. Slide the cardboard dust bag flange onto inlet port until it stops (Fig 2).
INSTALLING & CLEANING FOAM WET FILTER INSTALLING FOAM WET FILTER CLEANING FOAM WET FILTER 1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected 1. With the removed power head in an upside- from the outlet (Fig. 1). down position, carefully remove the foam wet filter (Fig.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNPLUG BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1) Check the power supply, cord, 1) No power supply. breakers, and fuses. 2) Unplug and check the power 2) Faulty power cord. c o r d . I f d a m a g e d , h a v e i t The wet/dry vacuum will repaired by a professional.
The warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons ® other than defects in workmanship or material. If, during normal use, this MASTERFORCE wet/ dry vacuum breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, simply bring the vacuum ®...
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