Dirt Hawg DH16000 Manual Del Usuario página 9

16 Gallon Dirt Hawg
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage
to the vac do not run motor with float in
raised position.
Emptying the Drum
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
1. The vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the drum.
2. Another option is to remove the power
assembly. Pull the flexible latches
outward on each side of the lid to
release from the drum.
3. While holding the latches out, lift the
power assembly up and away from the
drum.
4. Lay power assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum.
5. 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
comfortably.
Cord Wrap/Carry Handle
The wet/dry vac has a convenient cord
wrap area/carry handle design on the rear
of the vac. Simply, wrap the power cord
around the handle and snap the connector
on the plug to a wrap of the cord and the
cord is wrapped for storage.
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Operation
starting,
enough to lift
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Moving the 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 or
breakage, pick the vac up by the lip of the
dust drum.
Blowing Feature
Your vac features a blowing port. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the
steps below to use your vac as a blower.
WARNING: Always
goggles 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.
1. Locate blowing port of your vac.
2. Insert the male/male adapter into the
locking tab adapter end of the hose.
Insert the opposite end of the male/male
adapter into the blowing port of the vac.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
opposite end of hose, then place the
blower nozzle on the wand.
4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use
your vac as a blower.
Male/Male
Locking Hose
End
WEAR YOUR
Blowing
Nozzle
FORESIGHT IS
BETTER THAN
NO SIGHT
possible part
wear safety
Swivel End
of Hose
Extension
Wand