Milwaukee 8950 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 4

1. Insert 2-1/2" bolt (M) through the center hole in
rear frame (P), attach lockwasher (L) and nut (K)
and tighten securely.
2. Attach support struts (D) to back of rear frame
(P) with 5/8" bolt, star washers, and nuts (fi nger
tight only).
3. Position main frame inside rear frame. Attach
with (2) 5/8" bolts and, star washers, and nuts
on each side (G).
4. Attach handle uprights, inside main frame (Q)
(make sure that buttons at the top face inward
using 5/8" bolts, star washers and nuts fi nger
tighten only). Align holes at the top of the struts
(D) with hole in the handle uprights (G). Attach
with 1-3/8" bolts, star washers, and nuts and
tighten securely.
5. Go back and tighten the bolts at the bottom of
the uprights and struts (D).
6. Attach caster socket plates (open end down)
to front of main frame (R) using 5/8" bolts, star
washers and nuts and insert casters (T) into the
sockets.
7. Attach the handle (A) onto the uprights by push-
ing down and holding buttons in.
8. Place tank retaining bracket (J) through the slot
in the back of the rear frame and thread on the
knob.
9. Place axle upright on a hard surface and tap a
capnut (O) on with a hammer. Place one wheel
on the axle and slide it down to the capnut. Slide
the axle through the rear of frame and slide on
the other wheel. Tap second capnut onto axle
after checking that frame is assembled correctly
by placing the tank on the dolly.
10.Slide bumper (U) down over the socket plates
until it snaps into place.
11.Hook basket (V) on the handle with the top hooks
around the handle and the bottom prongs in the
holes in the handle.
Attaching Caddy and Casters (Cat. No. 8936-20)
You will only need a Phillips screwdriver.
1. Slide caddy over attaching boss' on bottom of
vacuum cleaner tank.
2. Install phillips screws and tighten.
3. Slide caster housings over attaching boss' on
bottom of vacuum cleaner tank.
4. Install phillips screws and tighten.
5. Push caster wheel shafts into attaching holes
on bottom of caster housings and bottom of
caddy until they click.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug the tool before removing the
motor head.
Installing and cleaning Cartridge Filters
1. Unplug vacuum cleaner.
Fig. 4
2. To remove fi lter for clean-
ing, hold onto base of lid
cage with one hand and
turn retainer counter clock-
wise to loosen (Fig. 4).
Caution: Use care when
handling motor head. Dropping motor head may
cause permanent damage.
3. Remove fi lter cartridge from
Fig. 5
motor head (Fig. 5). Handle
filters carefully when re-
moving for cleaning. Even
a small hole can cause dust
to be exhausted. Do not
use a fi lter with a hole or
tear. Replace immediately.
4. Clean the fi lter (Fig. 6):
•Clean a dry fi lter cartridge
Fig. 6
by by tapping the filter
cartridge on the inside of
a waste container or by
blowing loose dirt using
exhaust port.
•Clean a wet fi lter cartridge
by rinsing it from the inside.
Make sure that the fi lter is
dry before using it to pick
up dry material.
When wet (to prevent mold
and/or mildew build-up),
the cartridge fi lter should
be removed and allowed to
air dry for a 24-hour period
Fig. 7
before being re-installed on
the fi lter cage.
5. Slide clean cartridge fi lter
over fi lter cage (Fig. 7).
6. Place fi lter retainer on top
of cartridge fi lter.
7. Hold onto base of lid cage
with one hand and turn re-
tainer clockwise to tighten
Fig. 8
(Fig. 8).
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug the tool before removing the
motor head.
Installing and cleaning foam fi lters
1. Unplug vacuum cleaner.
2. Remove motor head.
Fig. 9
Caution: Use care when
handling motor head. Drop-
ping motor head may cause
permanent damage.
3. Remove the foam fi lter sleeve
(and cloth filter if present)
from motor head.
4. Clean the foam fi lter sleeve
by rinsing it from the inside.
Make sure that the fi lter is dry
before using it to pick up dry
material. Clean cloth fi lters by
shaking off loose material and
brushing the fi lter with a soft
bristle brush (Fig. 9).
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5. Attach the clean foam fi lter sleeve to motor head
(Fig. 10)
•If you plan to
Fig. 10
v a c u u m d r y
material into a
filter bag, ex-
pand the paper
filter bag and
fit cardboard
collar onto the
intake tube as
far as possible.
•If you plan to
v a c u u m d r y
material and
you are using
the foam filter
s l e e v e , y o u
must also use
the cloth fi lter.
wet materials dry materials
6. Replace motor
head and snap
down tank latches.
OPERATION
Vacuuming wet or dry materials
When vacuuming
Fig. 11
dry materials, ei-
ther the fi lter car-
tridge or the foam
fi lter sleeve AND
the cloth fi lter are
required. There
are other filters
that can be used
with the required
fi lters to provide
additional filtra-
Float
tion when vacu-
uming dry mate-
rial. 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.
WARNING
If the float 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 auto-
matically 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.
Using the vacuum as a blower (Cat. Nos. 8950
& 8955 only)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury:
wear safety glasses and a dustmask when us-
ing 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 cre-
Float
ated by tools
cage
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 opera-
tor 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)
WARNING
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 plac-
ing switch in the auto position.
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