General 10-300, 10-315 User Manual

Sound hood for quiet operation.
Wet/dry operation.
Sealed, water resistant switch cover.
2 Stage air filtration.
Powerful 2 speed motor. (MODEL 10-300)
2 High efficiency motors. (MODEL 10-315)
Rated for heavy duty maintenance &

janitorial use.
Accessory tray included.

CAPACITY
10 GALLON

- #10-300

15 GALLON

- #10-315

V

OLTAGE

110 V
AIR MO

VEMENT

92 CFM

- #10-300

93 CFM & 122.4 CFM

- #10-315

SUCTION (WATER LIFT)
72” (MAX.)

- #10-300

73” (MAX.)

- #10-315

HOSE LENGTH
6’ (2 m)

SOUND RA

TING

75 TO 80 dB

- #10-300

75 TO 80 dB (2 MOTORS: 95 TO 100 dB)

- #10-315

MOTOR
1 1⁄2 HP (HI: 10 A / LOW: 7 A)

- #10-300

1 1⁄2 HP (1 MOTOR: 10 A / 2 MOTORS: 19 A)

- #10-315

WEIGHT

39.6 LBS (18 kg)

- #10-300

56 LBS (25.5 kg)

- #10-315

REVISION 3 - MAY 08/07

© COPYRIGHT GENERAL INTERNATIONAL 05/2007

THANK YOU

for choosing this General International model 10-300 or model
10-315 Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner. This vacuum cleaner has been carefully tested and inspected
before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of
reliable service. To ensure optimum performance and trouble-free operation, and to get the
most from your investment, please take the time to read this manual before assembling,
installing and operating the unit.

The manual’s purpose is to familiarize you with the safe operation, basic function, and features
of this vacuum cleaner as well as the set-up, maintenance and identification of its parts and
components. This manual is not intended as a substitute for formal woodworking instruction,
nor to offer the user instruction in the craft of woodworking. If you are not sure about the
safety of performing a certain operation or procedure, do not proceed until you can confirm,
from knowledgeable and qualified sources, that it is safe to do so.

Once you’ve read through these instructions, keep this manual handy for future reference.

All component parts of General® International machinery are carefully tested and inspected during all stages of
production, and each machine is thoroughly inspected upon completion of assembly. Because of our commit­ment to quality and customer satisfaction, General® International agrees to repair or replace, within a period of 24
months from date of purchase, any genuine part or parts which, upon examination,prove to be defective in work­manship or material. In order to obtain this warranty, all defective parts must be returned freight pre-paid to
General® International Mfg. Co., Ltd. Repairs attempted without our written authorization will void this warranty.

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

Disclaimer:

The information and specifications in this manual pertain to
the unit as it was supplied from the factory at the time of printing.
Because we are committed to making constant improvements, General
International reserves the right to make changes to components, parts
or features of this unit as deemed necessary, without prior notice and
without obligation to install any such changes on previously delivered
units. Reasonable care is taken at the factory to ensure that the specifi­cations and information in this manual corresponds with that of the unit
with which it was supplied. However, special orders and “after factory”

modifications may render some or all information in this manual
inapplicable to your machine. Further, as several generations of this
model of vaccum cleaner and several versions of this manual may be
in circulation, if you own an earlier or later version of this unit, this
manual may not depict your machine exactly. If you have any doubts
or questions contact your retailer or our support line with the model and
serial number of your unit for clarification.

GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL

8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3

Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]

www.general.ca

Rules for Safe Operation

1. Learn the machine’s specific appli­cations and limitations (what it can
and cannot do), as well as the spe­cific potential hazards that are par­ticular to this machine. Carefully
follow all operation instructions and
safety rules.

2. Do not operate the unit unless the
hose is installed on the dust outlet.

3. Keep the work area clean and well
lit.

4. Do not wear loose tilting clothing or
jewelry. Wear face, eye, ear, respira­tory and body protection suitable to
the application or operation being
performed.

5. Do not vacuum near flammable or
combustible liquids, gases or vapors.
Avoid materials such as: gasoline or
other fuels, ligter fluid, cleaning fluid,
natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive
dust, magnesium dust, grain dust
or gun powder.

6. Never leave the power on or the ma­chine running while it is unattended.

7. Do not handle the power cord or the
electrical plug with wet hands.

8. Do not vacuum anything that is burn­ing or smoking such as cigarettes,
matches or hot ashes.

9. To avoid health hazards from vapors or
dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

10. The unit is equipped with a three prong
electric plug and should be plugged
into a three pole receptacle. Never re­move the third prong.

11. Always disconnect the unit from the
power supply before servicing, empty­ing or when changing tools or filters.

12. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF”
position before plugging in the power
cord.

13. Do not use this wet/dry vacuum for
purposes other than its intended use. If
used for other purposes, General Inter­national disclaims itself of any and
all warranty, real or implied, and holds
itself harmless for any injury which
may result from such use.

To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limita­tions, as well as potential hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and
holds itself harmless for any injury that may result from improper use of its equipment.

WET / DRY VACUUM CLEANER

10-300 / 10-315

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS & COMPONENTS

POWER CORD/PLUG

110 Volt A.C. To prevent damage
to the power cord, to not unplug
by pulling on the power cord ­always handle by the plug.

FRONT CASTERS
& REAR FIXED WHEELS

10 GAL. TANK

MODEL 10-300

POWER SWITCH

Sealed, water resistant three position
switch: Low – Off – High.

FILTER BAG

Designed to keep dust in the
canister and away from the
motor.

POWER CORD/PLUG

110 Volt A.C. To prevent damage
to the power cord, to not unplug
by pulling on the power cord ­always handle by the plug.

FRONT CASTERS
& REAR FIXED WHEELS

LIFTING HANDLES

On each side of the tank.

15 GAL. TANK

HOSE INLET

MODEL 10-315

POWER SWITCH

Sealed, water resistant switch: On /Off.

FILTER BAG

Designed to keep dust in the
canister and away from the
motor.

PLEATED INNER FILTER CARTRIDGE

Should be removed for wet vacu­uming. Provides secondary dust
filtration up to 3 microns.

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ACCESSORY STORAGE RACK

AIRFLOW INDICATOR

When the unit is turned on the
airflow indicator will pop up
indicating that air is flowing
through unrestricted and the
unit is functioning properly. If
the airflow indicator does not
pop up, there may be an
obstruction or the tank may be
full: in this case, stop the unit
and check or empty the unit
as necessary.

HOSE INLET

ACCESSORY
STORAGE
RACK

LIFTING HANDLES

On each side of the tank.

PLEATED INNER FILTER CARTRIDGE

Should be removed for wet vacu­uming. Provides secondary dust
filtration up to 3 microns.

LID CLAMPS

Secure the lid to
the tank creating
an airtight seal.

LID CLAMPS

Secure the lid to
the tank creating
an airtight seal.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Plug the vacuum into a proper receptacle.Your power tools should be
connected to a dedicated electrical circuit of not less than #14 wire and
should be protected with a 15 amp time lag fuse.

Grounding:

This tool must be grounded to protect the operator from
electrical shock. The supplied motor recommended for your vacuum is
wired for 110 Volt, single phase, and has a 3-conductor cord and 3­prong grounded plug to fit a grounded-type receptacle, . Do not
remove the 3rd prong (grounding pin) from the plug to make it fit into
an old 2-hole wall socket. If an adapter plug is used, , it must be
attached to the metal screw of the receptacle.

Note: Use of an adaptor plug is illegal in some areas. Check your local
codes.

BEFORE CONNECTING THE MOTOR TO THE POWER LINE, MAKE SURE
THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THAT THE ELECTRICAL
CURRENT IS OF THE SAME TYPE AS THAT STAMPED ON THE MOTOR
NAME PLATE. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS SHOULD HAVE PROPER
CONTACT. RUNNING ON LOW VOLTAGE WILL DAMAGE THE MOTOR.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

FLEXIBLE HOSE

Be sure that the hose is firmly connected to the inlet nozzle.When properly connected it can only be unclipped from
the air inlet by depressing the button on the hose end while pulling on the hose.

FILTER INSTALLATION

Install the bag filter on the rim of the tank. Proper installation of the bag filter creates a seal that will ensure maxi­mum performance and prolong the life of the unit by protecting the motor against dust infiltration. The bag filter
should be used at all times, for both wet or dry vacuuming.

EXTENSION WAND AND NOZZLE CONNECTION

The 2 piece extension wand twist-fits into the female end of the curved
end pipe installed at one end of the flexible hose. The nozzles are
designed to twist fit into the female end of the extension wand. To
disassemble, pull while twisting to separate the components. To avoid
damaging the hose, pull on the hose fittings and not directly on the
hose.

FLOAT CUP

To prevent overfilling the tank with water which could damage the motor and/or cause electrical shock to the user,
the vacuum is equipped with a float cup. When the tank fills to its limit with water the sound of the motor will change
as the float cup rises and seals off the motor to prevent the rising water from entering. At this point the unit will not
vacuum up any more water or debris and the tank must be emptied before work can continue.

REMOVING AND RE-INSTALLING THE LID

• To remove the lid, release the three lid clasps and lift the lid from the canister.

• To re-attach the lid, fit the lid securely to the canister and using the three clasps, clip the lid in place.

Note: For maximum performance a proper seal is required between the lid and the canister.

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CURVE PIPE

HOSE

HOSE END