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MasterForce 240-5238 Operator's Manual

MasterForce 240-5238 Operator's Manual

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Wet/Dry Vacuums
240-5238
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read
And Understand Operator's Manual. Save These Instructions
For Future Reference.

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  • Page 1 Wet/Dry Vacuums 240-5238 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator's Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Instructions & Warnings ......................2 Double Insulation & Instructions .....................4 Extension Cords ..........................4 Unpacking & Checking Carton Contents ..................5 General Assembly Instructions .......................7 Dry Vacuum Operation ........................9 Liquid Vacuum Operation ......................11 Blower Operation ..........................13 Maintenance ..........................14 Installing &...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions & Warnings

    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.
  • Page 4 • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close of personal injury or damage to your Wet/Dry attention is necessary when used by or near ® Vac, use only MASTERFORCE recommended children. accessories. • To reduce the risk of injury from accidental...

  • Page 5: Double Insulation Instructions

    DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS T h i s We t / D r y Va c i s d o u b l e - i n s u l a t e d , A DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCE, NOR eliminating the need for a separate grounding SHOULD A MEANS FOR GROUNDING BE system.

  • Page 6: Unpacking & Checking Carton Contents

    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. Extension Wands Blower Wand Hose Vac Assembly Filter Retainer Caster Foot w/ Accessory Caster...
  • Page 7 UNPACKING & CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS On-Off Switch Cord Wrap Handle Blower Port Power Head Accessory Storage Collection Tank Lid Latch Vaccum Port Collection Tank Accessory Storage Blower Release Button Caster Foot Caster Drain Handle Cord Hook Power Switch Cord Hook Blower Release Button Blower Adapter Blower Concentrator...

  • Page 8: General Assembly Instructions

    GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: 4. Remove the contents from inside the DO NOT PLUG POWER collection tank. Make sure you have all CORD INTO POWER OUTLET. MAKE SURE PLUG IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE contents as listed on page 5 (Fig. 4). ASSEMBLING THE WET/DRY VACUUM.

  • Page 9: Polarized Plug

    GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7. For wet vacuum cleaning, install the supplied 10. Choose the desired wands or accessories foam wet filter (Fig. 8). See page 17 for filter and push onto the hose (Fig. 11). installation. Fig. 11 Fig. 8 POLARIZED PLUG To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this 8.

  • Page 10: Dry Vacuum Operation

    DRY VACUUM OPERATION DRY VACUUMING WARNING: Fig. 2 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 WITH FLAMMABLE GASES, VAPORS, OR EXPLOSIVE DUSTS IN THE AIR.
  • Page 11 DRY VACUUM OPERATION O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S : D R Y 7. Turn the motor on by flipping the switch to the ‘I’ ON position (Fig. 7). VACUUMING 5.

  • Page 12: Liquid Vacuum Operation

    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 WI 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 .
  • Page 13 LIQUID VACUUM OPERATION 5. Turn the motor on by flipping the switch to 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 the ‘I’...

  • Page 14: Blower Operation

    BLOWER OPERATION This Wet/Dry Vac converts to a detachable 3. Insert the adapter into the blower port and fit it with the desired extension wands and/or blower that can be used for leaf blowing in yards, nozzles (Fig. 4 & 5). decks and patios.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: 4. Clear all dirt or debris from the collection ALWAYS DISCONNECT tank and hose (Fig. 4). THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING THE POWER HEAD Fig. 4 FROM THE COLLECTION TANK. 1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig.

  • Page 16: Blower Intake

    MAINTENANCE BLOWER INTAKE 3. Remove the foam pad from the blower and clean the foam pad with soapy water and WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT allow to dry (Fig. 3). THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING THE POWER HEAD Fig. 3 FROM THE COLLECTION TANK.

  • Page 17: Installing & Cleaning Cartridge Filter

    INSTALLING & CLEANING CARTRIDGE FILTER Installing Cartridge Filter Removing and Cleaning Cartridge Filter 1. Unlock and remove the filter retainer by 1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected turning retainer handle counterclockwise. from the outlet (Fig. 1). 2. Carefully hold and pull the cartridge filter up for removal.

  • Page 18: Installing & Cleaning Foam Wet Filter

    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 foam wet filter (Fig.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK-UNPLUG BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING. Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action 1) Check power supply – cord, 1) No power supply. breakers, fuses. 2) Unplug and check the power Vacuum will not operate. 2) Faulty power cord. cord.

  • Page 20: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Description Part # Description Part # 1 Power Head Assembly 11 Blower Concentrator Nozzle 551002115 2 Collection Tank Lid 551002142 12 Blower Adapter 551002121 3 Float 551008115 13 Crevice Tool 551004114 4 Filter Cage 551218102 14 Floor Nozzle 551296103 5 Collection Tank...
  • Page 21 NOTES Page 20...
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  • Page 23: Warranty

    ® or any defective part(s) repaired or replaced with the same or similar MASTERFORCE product or part free of charge, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original purchaser with original sales receipt. Not withstanding the foregoing, this limited lifetime warranty does not cover any damage that has resulted from abuse or misuse of the Merchandise.
  • Page 24 01/2022 2022 Menard, Inc., Eau Claire, Wl 54703...

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