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USER MANUAL VOC809PF Vacmaster

Read and understand this manual before use. Keep this manual for future reference.

SECTION PAGE Thank you for purchasing this Vacmaster

wet/dry vacuum cleaner. Feel condent that with Vacmaster

you are obtaining a high-quality product engineered for optimal performance. This vacuum is capable of picking up liquids and dry materials. FOR YOUR SAFETY: CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. We take pride in producing a high-quality, durable product. This Vacmaster

product carries a limited two (2) year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from date of purchase under normal household use. If product is to be used for commercial, industrial, or rental use, a 90- day limited warranty will apply. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, which may vary from state to state. For product service call Customer Service at 1-866-384-8432. Not Covered by Warranty:

• Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse, negligence, direct/indirect abuse, accidents, improper maintenance, repairs, or alterations;

• Consumables such as lters and accessories;

• Normal wear and tear of parts and attachments, such as hose, nozzles, or casters;

• Normal deterioration of the exterior nish due to use or exposure;

• Any product where serial number/data label is tampered with or removed;

• Any product purchased from an unauthorized retailer.3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM. Read and understand this operator’s manual and all labels on the vacuum cleaner before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your vacuum works. Use this vacuum only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your vacuum, use only manufacturer recommended accessories. When using a vacuum, basic precautions should always be followed including the following. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in explosion, re and/or serious injury.

• Do not run vacuum unattended.

• Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not vacuum, or use this vacuum near ammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline or other fuels, lighter uids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. Sparks inside the motor can ignite ammable vapors or dust.

• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• If vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not run the vacuum over cord.

• Do not handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.

• Do not use without dust bag and/or lters in place.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning lter.

• Do not leave vacuum when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Unplug before connecting or disconnecting hose, or any other accessories.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air ow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• This vacuum is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - Unplug before servicing.

To reduce the risk of electric shock - Unplug before cleaning or servicing.4 When using as blower:

• Direct air discharge only at work area.

• Do not use Wet/Dry Vacuum as a sprayer.

• Do not direct air at bystanders.

• Keep children away when blowing.

• Wear safety goggles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Wet/Dry Vacuum is double insulated, eliminating the need for a separate grounding system. Use only identical replacement parts. Read the instructions for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vacuums before servicing. Use this vacuum as described in this manual. Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your vacuum.

WITH A DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VACUUM, TWO SYSTEMS OF INSULATION ARE PROVIDED INSTEAD OF GROUNDING. NO GROUNDING MEANS IS PROVIDED ON A DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCE, NOR SHOULD A MEANS FOR GROUNDING BE ADDED. SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED WET/DRY VACUUM REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR A DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VACUUM MUST BE IDENTICAL TO THE PARTS THEY REPLACE. YOUR DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC IS MARKED WITH THE WORDS ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’ AND THE SYMBOL (SQUARE WITHIN A SQUARE) MAY ALSO BE MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE.5 EXTENSION CORDS When using an extension cord with your Wet/Dry Vacuum refer to the following table to determine the required A.W.G. wire size. Before using the cleaner make sure the power cord and extension cord are in good working condition. Make repairs or replacements before using the vacuum cleaner. Only use extension cords that are rated for outdoor use. Length of Extension Cord 120V 25ft (7.62m) 50ft (15.24m) 100ft (30.48m) 150ft (45.72m) Ampere rating A.W.G. Wire Size More than Not more than

12 16 14 12 Not recommended SYMBOLS SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.6

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. Carton Contents List: Key Description ..…………....……….….... Qty. NOTE: The hose and accessories for this vacuum are 1-7/8'' (3.8 cm) diameter.

A Philips head screwdriver is required.

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig. 1).

4. Remove the contents from inside the collection tank. Make sure you have all contents as listed

5. Turn the collection tank upside down and insert the four caster feet into the slots on the

collection tank and tighten with supplied screws. Verify that the casters are mounted correctly. Do not over-tighten screws (Fig. 5).

6. Insert the handle into the slots located on the top of the power head and secure it with the

screws provided. Do not over-tighten the screws (Fig. 6).

7. Your vacuum comes ready for dry vacuum cleaning. If the cartridge lter is not installed, refer

to page 13 for installation instructions (Fig. 7 & 8).

8. For wet vacuum cleaning, remove the cartridge lter, and install the supplied foam wet lter.

See page 14 for the foam wet lter installation instructions (Fig. 9).

9. Place the power head back on the collection tank aligning the top section with the latches, and

snap into place (Fig. 10).

10. Insert the locking end of the hose into the vacuum port on the collection tank and lock into

11. Choose the desired attachment and insert onto the end of the hose or extension wand

DO NOT PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO A POWER OUTLET. MAKE SURE THE PLUG IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE WET/DRY VACUUM. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN. POLARIZED PLUG To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). This plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.8

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig. 1).

2. In order to prepare your vacuum for dry vacuuming, make sure the cartridge lter completely

covers the lter cage against the power head. Your wet/dry vacuum comes with the cartridge lter pre-installed. For installation instructions, see page 13 (Fig. 2 & 3).

3. Place the lter retainer on the top of the cartridge lter and tighten down by turning the

retainer handle clockwise (Fig. 4).

4. Optional: For improved dust ltering, t the collection bag ange onto the inlet port, taking care

not to damage the bag. Dust bag sold separately (Fig. 5).

5. Place the power head back on the collection tank and secure it in place using the latches

6. Insert the locking end of the hose into the vacuum port on the power head and turn to lock into

7. Choose the required attachment and insert onto the end of the hose or extension wand (Fig. 7).

8. Verify that the switch is in the ‘O’ OFF position before plugging the power cord into the outlet.

Plug the power cord into the outlet (Fig. 8 & 9).

9. Turn the motor on by ipping the on/off switch to the ‘I’ ON position and begin vacuuming

10. Once you have completed vacuuming, ip the on/off switch to the ‘O’ OFF position and unplug

the power cord from the outlet.

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. Make sure that the collection tank is

clean and free of dust and dirt (Fig. 1).

2. Remove the cartridge lter, then carefully install the foam wet lter over the lter cage and place

3. Push the required attachment onto the free end of the hose or extension wand (Fig. 3).

4. Verify that the on/off switch is in the ‘O’ OFF position before plugging the power cord into the

power outlet. Plug the power cord into the outlet (Fig. 4 & 5).

5. Turn the motor on by ipping the switch to the ‘I’ ON position (Fig. 6).

6. Once you have completed vacuuming, ip the on/off switch to the 'O' OFF position and unplug

the power cord from the outlet.

7. After use, empty the collection tank by unscrewing the drain cap. Drain liquids into a suitable

receptacle or drain. Remember to ret the drain cap to the collection tank (Fig. 7). 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 inow. The machine is tted with a oat valve that stops the suction action when the collection tank 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, ret the collection tank with the drain cap. After wet vacuuming, turn the machine off and remove plug from power supply. Empty the collection tank, clean, and dry the inside and outside before storage. REMEMBER! The foam wet lter must be removed after wet vacuuming and the cartridge lter must be installed before dry vacuuming again.11 BLOWER OPERATION

This Wet/Dry Vacuum has blowing capabilities. To use the blower feature, follow the instructions listed.

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig. 1).

2. Make sure the collection tank is empty before using as a blower. Clear all dirt and debris from

the hose and collection tank.

3. Remove the hose from the vacuum port.

4. Insert the larger end of the hose into the blower port on the back of the power head and lock

into place (Fig. 2).

5. Choose the desired attachment and insert onto the end of the hose (Fig. 3).

6. Verify that the on/off switch is in the ‘O’ OFF position before plugging the power cord into the

outlet. Plug the power cord into the outlet (Fig. 4 & 5).

7. Before turning on the vacuum, rmly hold loose end of the hose. Turn the motor on by ipping

the switch to the ‘I’ ON position (Fig. 6).

8. Once you have completed blowing, ip the on/off switch to the ‘O’ OFF position and unplug the

power cord from the outlet (Fig. 7).

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig. 1).

2. Disconnect the hose from the vacuum (Fig. 2).

3. Undo the latches and remove the power head from the collection tank (Fig. 3). Place power

head on a soft, clean surface upside down.

4. Clear all dirt or debris from the collection tank and hose into a proper waste container (Fig. 4).

5. Clean or replace the lters.

6. Check the hose, attachments, and power cord to verify that they have not been damaged.

7. Place the power head back onto the collection tank and secure latches.

IMPORTANT! Clean or change the cartridge lter regularly for best performance. ALWAYS USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR DRY VACUUMING. If the machine is used without the cartridge lter, the motor will burn out and the warranty will be voided. Always keep spare lters on hand. NOTICE! The lters included are made of high-quality materials designed to stop small dust particles. The cartridge lter should be used for dry pick-up only. A dry cartridge lter is necessary to pick up dust. If the cartridge lter is wet, it will clog quickly and be very difcult to clean. Handle the lter carefully when removing it for cleaning and replacing it. Check the lters for tears or small holes. A small hole can let dust pass through and out of the lter. Do not use a lter with holes or tears; replace it immediately. STORAGE Before storing your vacuum, the collection tank should be emptied and cleaned. The accessories should be cleaned and stored so they can be readily available when needed. Store the wet/dry vacuum indoors. REPAIRS Repairs for this wet/dry vacuum should be performed only by qualied service personnel using only identical replacement parts.

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig. 1).

2. Remove power head and place in upside-down position.

3. Install the cartridge lter over the lter cage making sure the cage is completely covered

4. Place the lter retainer on the top of the cartridge lter over the raised lip and tighten down by

turning the retainer clockwise; do not over-tighten (Fig. 4 & 5).

5. Place the power head back onto the collection tank.

REMOVING & CLEANING CARTRIDGE FILTER

1. Unlock and remove the lter retainer by turning retainer handle counterclockwise.

2. With the removed power head in an upside-down position, carefully remove the cartridge lter

from the lter cage (Fig. 6).

3. Clean the cartridge lter by gently tapping or brushing dirt off. Cleaning should not be done

indoors in living areas. For optimal performance, a new lter is recommended.

4. Install cleaned or new lters as above in steps 2-4 of Installing Cartridge Filter.

5. Allow the wet lter to air dry for 24 hours before installing onto the lter cage.

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig.1).

2. Remove the power head and place in an upside-down position. Follow instructions to remove

the cartridge lter on page 13.

3. Carefully slide the foam wet lter down over the lter cage making sure the cage is completely

covered (Fig. 2 & 3).

4. Place the power head back onto the collection tank.

CLEANING FOAM WET FILTER

1. With the removed power head in an upside-down position, carefully remove the foam wet lter

2. Use a mild soap and water solution to wash the foam wet lter and rinse with clean water (Fig. 5).

3. Allow the wet lter to air dry for 24 hours before installing onto the lter cage.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

The wet/dry vacuum will not operate. No power supply. Check the power supply, cord, breakers, and fuses. Faulty power cord. Unplug and check the power cord. If damaged, have it repaired by a professional. Collection tank is full. Empty the collection tank. Switch in the wrong position. Press the ON ‘I’ button on the power head. The dust comes out from the motor cover. The cartridge lter is missing or damaged. Attach or replace the cartridge lter. Vacuum has been used to collect ne dust, such as dry wall dust, replace soot, or ash, without a ne dust lter. Remove the standard cartridge lter and install the appropriate ne dust cartridge lter. Reduced efciency and motor/ speed vibration. There are blockages in the nozzle, or hose, or the collection tank inlet. Unplug and check nozzle, hose, and collection tank inlets for blockages. The cartridge lter is clogged by ne dust. Take off the lter and clean it or install a new cartridge lter.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

PROBLÈME CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION