Liquid Vacuum Operation - Vacmaster VF408 Operator's Manual

LIQUID VACUUM OPERATION

LIQUID VACUUMING
WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY INFORMATION, ENTITLED 'SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS'. DO NOT VACUUM IN AREAS WITH FLAMMABLE GASES, VAPORS,
OR EXPLOSIVE DUSTS IN THE AIR. FLAMMABLE GASES OR VAPORS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO; LIGHTER FLUID, SOLVENT TYPE CLEANERS, OIL-BASE PAINTS, GASOLINE,
ALCOHOL OR AEROSOL SPRAYS. EXPLOSIVE DUSTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO;
COAL, MAGNESIUM, GRAIN OR GUN POWDER. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HEALTH HAZARDS
FROM VAPORS OR DUST, DO NOT VACUUM TOXIC MATERIALS.
WARNING
: DO NOT PLUG IN POWER CORD TO POWER OUTLET, MAKE SURE PLUG IS
DISCONNECTED BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE WET/DRY VAC
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. Verify that the container is clean and free of
dust and dirt. (fig. 1)
2. Remove cartridge filter and the dust collection bag, then carefully install the foam sleeve filter over the
filter cage and place the power head back on the container. (fig. 2) See filter installing instructions on
page 10.
DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR LIQUID VACUUMING.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – WET VACUUMING
3. Fit the desired extension wands or nozzle to the vacuum hose. (fig. 3)
4. Verify that the switch is in the 'O' OFF position before plugging the power cord into the outlet. (fig. 4 & 5)
5. Turn the motor on by flipping the switch to the 'I' ON position. (fig. 6)
6. After use, flip the switch to the 'O' OFF position and unplug the power cord from the outlet. (fig. 7 & 8)
7. Empty the container into a suitable receptacle or drain. (fig. 9)
8. To rewind the cord, hold on to the plug and press the cord rewind button. Do not allow plug to whip when
rewinding. (fig. 10)
IMPORTANT!
When vacuuming large quantities of liquids, do not immerse the nozzle completely in the
liquid; leave a gap at the tip of the nozzle opening to allow air inflow. The machine is fitted with a float valve
that stops the suction action when the container reaches its maximum capacity. You will notice an increase
in motor speed. When this happens, turn off the machine, disconnect from power supply, and drain the
liquid into a suitable receptacle or drain. To continue vacuuming, refit the container with power head. After
wet vacuuming, turn the machine off and remove plug from power supply. Empty the container, clean and
dry the inside and outside before storage.
REMEMBER!
The foam filter must be removed after wet vacuuming, and a cartridge filter must be
installed before dry vacuuming again.
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