Operation; Vacuuming Liquids; Vacuuming Dry Materials - Dirt Hawg DH12000 Manual Del Usuario

12 Gallon Dirt Hawg 9/10/04
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with
flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or
vapors include but are not limited to: lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-
base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but
are not limited to: coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum
explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this
vac as a sprayer for any flammable or combustible liquid. To reduce the risk
of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using the vac for extended
hours or when using it in a noisy area.
The operation of any wet/dry vac can
result in foreign objects being blown
into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear
safety goggles complying with ANSI
Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3) before
commencing operation.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.
After you plug the power cord into the outlet,
turn the unit on by pushing the switch from
position "O" to position "l". The symbols used on
the switch actuator are international "On & Off"
symbols. "O" is the symbol for "OFF" and "l" is
the symbol for "ON".
= OFF

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The filter must always be in correct position
to reduce the risk of leaks and possible
damage to vac.
2. When using your vac to pick up very fine
dust, it will be necessary for you to replace
your original filter with a 2-stage filter. In
addition, you may need to empty the drum
and clean the filter at more frequent
intervals to maintain peak vac performance.
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Operation

WARNING
NOTE: The filter must be dry in order to pick
up dry material. If you use your vac to pick up
dust when the filter is wet, the filter will clog
quickly and be very difficult to clean.
3. If your filter is wet but you need to use the
vac to pick up dry material, you can quickly
dry the filter by running the vac without hose
attached for about 10 minutes. The clean air
rushing through the vac will help dry the filter.
NOTE: The optional 2-stage filter will do a better
job stopping the very fine particles than the
original filter
DHF5000). Replacement filters may be
obtained through retail stores carrying Dirt
Hawg Wet/Dry Vacs or by calling the Dirt Hawg
Wet/Dry Vac Customer Service Department.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of liquid the
filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of liquid we
recommend that the filter be removed. If the
filter is not removed, it will become saturated
and misting may appear in the exhaust.
CAUTION: Do not remove the filter
cage or float. It is there to shut off
airflow when the drum is full of liquids.
= ON
3. After using the vac to pick up liquids, the filter
must be dried to reduce the risk of possible
mildew and damage to the filter.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mechanism will
rise automatically to cut off air-flow. When this
happens, turn off the vac, unplug the power
cord, and empty the drum. You will know that
the float has risen because vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise will become
higher in pitch, due to increased motor speed.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the
vac do not run motor with float in raised position.
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