Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug the Wet/Dry vac
before performing any Corrective Action requiring disassembly.
Problem
Vacuum will not operate.
Dust comes out from
motor cover.
Reduced effficiency and
motor/speed vibration.
Possible Causes
1) No power supply.
2) Faulty power cord.
3) Collection tank is full.
4) Switch in the wrong
position.
1) The reusable filter is
missing or damaged
2) Vacuum has been used
to collect fine dust, such
as drywall dust, fireplace
soot, or ash, without a fine
dust filter equipped.
1) There is a blockage in
the inlet. The dust filter is
clogged by fine dust.
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Corrective Action
1) Check power supply -
cord, breakers, and fuses.
2) Unplug and check the
power cord. If damaged,
stop vac use immediately.
Take vac to a qualified
service dealer for possible
repair.
3) Empty collection tank.
4) Press the ON 'I' button
on the power head.
1) Attach or replace the
reusable filter.
2) Remove the standard
cloth or cartridge filter and
install the appropriate fine
dust cartridge filter.
1) Check nozzle, hose, and
tank inlets for blockage.
Take off the filter and clean
it, or install new filter.