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3. Lay top assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum or
changing filter.
4. Dump the drum contents into the proper
waste disposal container.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of back
injury or falls, do not lift a vac heavy
with liquid or debris. Scoop or drain
enough contents out to make the vac
light enough to lift comfortably.
Cord Maintenance
When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
cord and wrap it around the motor cover.
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
vac up to move it, DO NOT pick the vac up
by the lid handles unless dust drum is
empty. To avoid dropping the vac, due to
latches releasing
breakage, pick the vac up by the handles
of the dust drum.
Blowing Feature
Your Wet/Dry Vac features "Full Blowing". It
can blow sawdust and other debris. Follow
the steps below to use your vac as a
blower.
WARNING: Always
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
Maintenance
Filter
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles of dust. The filter can be used for
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them clear
of blowing debris.
WARNING: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might be
inhaled.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage wear ear protectors
when using the vac/blower for
extended hours or when using it in a
noisy area.
1. Locate blowing port of your Wet/Dry
Vac.
2. Insert Tug-A-Long end of hose into the
blowing port of the vac.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
swivel end of hose, then place a car
nozzle on the wand.
4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use
your vac as a blower.
Tug-A-Long
Hose
Extension
Wand
(optional)
Car
Nozzle
(optional)
dry pick up or small amounts of liquid.
Handle the filter carefully when removing
to clean or installing it. Creases in the filter
pleats may occur from installation but will
not affect the performance of the filter.
Filter Cleaning
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Blowing
Port
Swivel
End of
Hose