Milwaukee 8950 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 7

Vacuuming wet or dry materials (Fig. 11)
When vacuuming dry materials, either the fi lter cartridge or the foam fi lter
sleeve AND the cloth fi lter are required. There are other fi lters that can be
used with the required fi lters to provide additional fi ltration when vacuuming
dry material. Follow the the instructions included with these fi lters. Empty
tank and clean fi lter frequently. Be sure fi lters are dry before using the
vacuum to pick up dry material. Dry material will clog wet fi lters and make
them diffi cult to clean.
When vacuuming wet materials, either the fi lter cartridge or a foam fi lter
sleeve is required. A fl oat valve shuts off suction when the tank is full. Be
sure that the fl oat is clean and moves freely in the fl oat cage to ensure that
the fl oat valve works. If you are vacuuming a large amount of liquid, the fi lter
cartridge can become saturated and a mist can appear from the exhaust
port. If this happens, dry the fi lter by running the vacuum (without picking
up anything) for 10 minutes.
Fig. 11
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If the fl oat is clean and moves freely and the suction does not
shut off when tank is fi lled (you will be able to see water in the
exhaust port), send motorhead to the nearest MILWAUKEE service
facility for repair.
Starting and Stopping the Vacuum
To turn vacuum cleaner on, switch the ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
To turn vacuum cleaner off, switch the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
For Cat. No. 8936-20:
To turn vacuum on, set the AUTO/OFF/ON switch to ON position.
To turn vacuum off, set the AUTO/OFF/ON switch to the OFF position. To
turn the vacuum on automatically by using a tool plugged into the outlet on
the motor head, set the AUTO/OFF/ON switch to the AUTO position.
Removing liquid from the vacuum tank
1. Unplug vacuum cleaner.
2. Remove motor head and set aside.
3. Block wheels.
4. Carefully dump contents into fl oor drain. Do not dump through intake
tube.
5. Rinse and dry tank.
Do not store vacuum cleaner with liquid in tank. Run the vacuum for about
10 minutes without picking up anything to dry the inside of the tank and the
fi lter cartridge.
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WARNING!
OPERATION
Using the vacuum as a blower (Cat. Nos. 8950 & 8955 only)
To reduce the risk of injury: wear safety glasses and a dustmask
when using the vacuum cleaner as a blower.
Attach hose to exhaust port on the motor head, attach the
appropriate accessory to the hose, turn the vacuum on.
Using the vacuum cleaner to collect dust created by tools
Many tools (such as sanders) are designed so that they can be used with
vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaners collect the dust that these tools
create before it gets into the air or onto the fl oor. Vacuum cleaners with the
AUTO setting are ideal for collecting dust because they can be set up to
turn on and off automatically by using the tool's on and off switch. Vacuum
cleaners without an AUTO setting can also be used to collect dust. The
operator will simply have to turn the vacuum on and off.
Using the vacuums (without the automatic switch) as dust collection
device for a tool
1. Connect vacuum hose to tool's dust collection port.
2. Turn the vacuum cleaner on.
3. Turn on tool.
To use the vacuum cleaner as an automatic dust collection
device for a tool (with Cat. No. 8936-20 only)
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury: Do not plug any
tool or appliance rated over 8 amps into the outlet on the vacuum
cleaner. Check nameplate of the tool for the amp rating. To reduce
the risk of injury, tool must be turned off before placing switch in
the auto position.
1. Connect vacuum hose to tool.
2. With the power switch in the "O" (Off) position, plug power cord of the
tool (also turned off) into the electrical outlet on the vacuum cleaner's
motor head.
3. Set the AUTO/OFF/ON switch to AUTO. A very brief running operation
of the vacuum will occur. This is normal. Now the vacuum will operate
"On Demand".
4. Turn tool on and the vacuum cleaner will start automatically a few
seconds later. Turn tool off and vacuum will stop automatically a few
seconds later.
Utility Outlet Load - vs - Vacuum Performance
The unique design of the "On Demand" feature of this unit will cause the
vacuum performance to vary with the amount of current drawn from the utility
outlet. The electronic circuit automatically adjusts the power of the vacuum
unit to compensate for the power being drawn from the utility outlet. This
adjustment allows the total system current draw to stay within the safety
regulatory agencies maximum of 12 Amps. What ever the amount of current
is being drawn for utility work, the remainder from 12 Amps is allowed to
the vacuum unit to provide the maximum allowable vacuum performance
during the work. As soon as the utility work stops, the vacuum returns to
full power during the delay period before turning off.
WARNING!
WARNING!
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