Husky HV02000 User Manual

Model Number:

HV02000

2.5 U.S. Gallons/9.5 Liters Wet/Dry Vacs

FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT

1-866-99-HUSKY

Part No. SP6689 Printed in Mexico

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2

Save This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Checking Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting to Know Your Vac . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cord Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Hose Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . . 8

Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Emptying the Dust Drum . . . . . . . . . . 9

Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Easy to Replace Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Replacement Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Table of Contents

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your wet/dry vacuum cleaner (“Vac”) works.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: Indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.

When using your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following:

WARNING - To

reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Read and understand this manual and all labels on the Vac before operating.

• Use only as described in this manual.

• Do not leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you notice these signs.

• Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not vacuum or use near flammable or combustible liquids, gases, or

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun powder.

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

• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold fireplace ash, or other fine dusts, which may pass through the bag filter and be exhausted back into the air.

• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic vapors, do not vacuum or use near toxic or hazardous materials.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• Do not use with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in this manual. Dry debris ingested by the impeller may damage the motor or be exhausted back into the air.

• WARNING: The power cord on this product contains lead, a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands

after handling.

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• Do not leave Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

• Turn off Vac before unplugging.

• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts. If your Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run Vac over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not handle plug, switch, or the Vac with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to Vac, use only Husky recommended accessories.

• When using as a blower:

- Direct air discharge only at work

area.

- Do not direct air at bystanders.

- Keep children away when blowing.

- Do not use blower for any job except

blowing dirt and debris.

- Do not use as a sprayer.

- Wear safety eyewear.

• To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear safety eyewear. The operation of any utility Vac or blower can result in foreign objects being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

• Connect only to a properly-grounded outlet. See grounding instructions.

• Use only extension cords that are rated for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor condition or too small in wire size can pose fire and shock hazards. To reduce the risk of these hazards, be sure the cord is in good condition and that the liquid does not contact the connection. Do not use an extension cord with conductors smaller than 16 gauge (AWG) in size. To reduce power loss, use a 14 gauge extension cord if 25 to 50 ft. long and 12 gauge for 50 ft. or longer.

CAUTION:

• To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using for extended hours or using in a noisy area.

• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.

• Static shocks are common when the relative humidity of the air is low. Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac can deposit static charge on the hose or Vac. To reduce the frequency of static shocks in your home or when using this Vac, add moisture to the air with a humidifier.

Observe the following warning that appears on the motor housing of your Vac:

WARNING:To reduce the risk of electric shock - do not expose to rain - store indoors.

For your own safety, read and understand owner’s manual. Do not run unattended. Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other hazardous materials. Do not use around explosive liquids or vapors.

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This vac is intended for household use only. It may be used for light vacuuming of wet or dry media and may also be used as a blower. The light weight design allows usage for most small household

Remove entire contents of carton. Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Contact 1-866-99-HUSKY if any parts are damaged or missing.

Carton Contents Lists

Key Description Qty.

A Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

B Hose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

C Car Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

D Utility Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

E Retainer Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

F Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

G Operator’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1

* Replacement filters and retainer band (already assembled)

Husky replacement filters are sold by Stock No. VF2000. They are available where you purchased your Husky Vac.

WET/DRY VAC

2.5GAL./7.5LITRE

Introduction

Checking Carton Contents

vacuuming chores. Familiarize yourself with the following product features and read the entire operator’s manual for specific usage of your new wet/dry vac.

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Cord Storage

1. Your wet/dry vac has a convenient area to store your power cord while not in use.

2. Coil the power cord around the handle in the recesses provided in the power head assembly.

Hose Storage

Drum has recesses on each side for hose storage.

Vacuum Port

Carry Handle with On/Off Switch Conveniently Positioned

Filter and Retainer Band (Inside Unit)

Two and a Half Gallon Capacity Dust Drum

Blowing Port

Accessory Storage

Two Easy to Open Latches (Each Side)

Power Cord

1-1/4" Hose in Storage Position

Accessory Storage

Accessory storage is provided on the rear of the unit. Clip the accessory into the bracket from the side as shown.

Getting to Know Your Vac

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Cord Wrap Storage

Accessory Storage

Drum Recess for Hose Storage

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug shown. A temporary adaptor that looks like the adaptor shown may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle, as shown. If a properly grounded outlet is not available, the temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug or the like extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adaptor is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Grounding Instructions

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Your two and a half-gallon wet/dry vac is assembled at the factory and ready for use when you remove it from the carton. The unit is ready for dry vacuuming or blowing. After you plug the power cord into the wall receptacle, turn the unit “ON” by pushing the switch from position “O” to position “I”. The symbols used on the switch are international symbols. The “O” is the “OFF” position and the “I” is the “ON” position.

"O" - "OFF" Position

"I" - "ON" Position

OFF

Operation

WARNING:To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury:

• Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter the motor compartment. Store indoors.

• Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with wet hands.

• Do not service Vac while it is plugged-in. If your Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an independent service center or call customer service.

• When using an extension cord, use only outdoor-rated cords that are in good condition. Do not allow the connection to come into contact with liquid.

• Do not vacuum toxic materials to reduce the risk of inhaling the vapors or dust.

WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or damage to Vac:

• Do not leave Vac plugged-in when not in use.

• Do not continue running when float has cut off suction.

• Do not operate Vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Sparks inside the motor can ignite airborne flammables. Flammable gases and vapors include: lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, or aerosol sprays. Flammable dusts include: coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain, or gun powder.

• Do not vacuum up explosive dusts, flammable liquids, or hot ashes.

• Do not use Vac as a sprayer.

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Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The filter must always be in correct position to reduce the risk of leaks and possible damage to vac. Make sure that the filter is completely covering the filter cage and that the retainer band is as close to the lid as possible. Make sure there are no gaps between the filter and the lid. (See illustration). It is

very important to assemble the filter to the cage without allowing any possible leaks or tears. Any leaks will allow the picked up media to be blown out of the blower port and back into the surrounding environment.

2. To maintain peak performance of your vac when picking up small debris such as sawdust, it may be helpful to empty the dust drum and clean or replace the filter at more frequent intervals.

NOTE: The filter should be dry to pick up dry material. If you use your vac to pick up dry debris when the filter is wet, the filter will clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.In case the filter gets wet, replace it before continuing dry pickup.

WARNING: Never leave vac

running while unattended.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. Removal of the filter is highly recommended for wet pickups.

2. This wet/dry vac is equipped with a float mechanism which will rise automatically to cut off the airflow when the liquid in the drum reaches a predetermined level. When this happens, turn off vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the dust drum. You will know that the float has shut the airflow off because the suction ceases and the motor noise becomes higher in pitch, due to increased motor speed. The liquid capacity may vary with the rate of pickup.

3. Be sure to replace filter after wet pickup. Never pick up dry debris without the filter properly installed.

IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the vac, do not run motor with float in raised position.

Operation (continued)

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Filter

Retainer Band

Float In Raised Position

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