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OPERATION
EMPTYING THE DUST DRUM (Fig. 5)
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental
starting, unplug power cord before emptying the
drum.
1. Unplug Power Cord from power source.
2. To remove the Powerhead (A) to empty contents
of the Dust Drum (B), simply lift the two Drum
Latches on the front and rear of the Vac and lift the
Powerhead up and off the Dust Drum and set to the
side.
3. Set the Powerhead upright in a clean, dry area while
emptying the Drum.
4. Dump the Drum contents into the proper waste
disposal container.
5. The Dust Drum (B) should be emptied and cleaned
before storing your Vac.
ROTATE
LATCH
Drum
Latch (2)
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BLOWING FEATURE (Fig. 6)
Your Wet/Dry Vac has the capability to be used as a Blower
for yard work, patio cleanup and workshop applications to
blow sawdust and other debris.
1. Locate the Blowing Port at the rear of the Powerhead
(A) of your Wet/Dry Vac under the Right Cover, next to
the Accessory Storage Area.
2. Insert the larger end of the Expandable Hose (J) into the
Blowing Port. Engage the Hose Locking Tab to the Lip
of the Blowing Port. The Locking Tab should lock in
place.
3. Turn Vac ON and you are ready to use your Vac as a
Blower.
4. To Remove the Hose from the Vac: Turn Vac OFF.
Press the Hose Locking Tab and pull the Expandable
Hose (J) out of the Blowing Port.
Fig. 5
Blowing
Port
(A)
WARNING:
!
(B)
Always wear safety eyewear complying with ANSI
Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before using as
a blower.
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders, keep
them clear of blowing debris.
CAUTION:
!
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
time or in a noisy area.
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Fig. 6
Blowing
Port
Right
Cover
(J)
Hose
Locking Tab
Locking
End of
Hose
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