Model Numbers:
HV06000 • HV09000
6 U.S. Gallon/22.5 Liter and
9 U.S. Gallon/34.1 Liter Wet/Dry Vacs
FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT
1-866-99-HUSKY
Part No. SP6688 Printed in Mexico
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING:
To reduce the r
isk of injur
y
, the user m
ust read and understand the oper
ator’
s
manual before using this product.
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HV06000 HV09000
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Safety is a combination of common sense,
staying alert, and knowing how your
wet/dry vacuum cleaner (“Vac”) works.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could
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
impor
tant signs indicating abnor
mal
oper
ation 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 e
xplosion, do not
vacuum or use near flammab
le or
combustible liquids, gases, or
explosive dusts, such as gasoline or
other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners,
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Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents. . 4
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly . . . . . . . . 5
Replacement Filter Assembly . . . . . . . . 5
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
To Store Your Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . . 8
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Emptying the Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac. . . . . . . . . . . 9
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Repair Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Section Page
S
ection Page
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen,
coal dust, magnesium dust, aluminum
dust, grain 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 with
standard filter. These may pass through
the filter and be exhausted back into
the air. Use a fine dust filter instead.
• 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
e
xhausted 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.
•
Do not lea
v
e Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
bef
ore ser
vicing.
• Turn off Vac before unplugging.
Table of Contents
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•
To reduce the risk of injury from
a
ccidental starting, unplug power cord
b
efore 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 back injury or
falls, do not lift a Vac that is heavy with
liquid or debris. Partially empty the vac
by scooping debris or draining liquid to
make it comfortable to lift.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to Vac, use only Husky or
RIDGID
®
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
saf
ety eyewear. The operation of any
utility
V
ac or blo
wer can result in
f
oreign objects being b
lown into the
e
y
es
, which can result in se
vere eye
damage.
• This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated,
e
liminating the need for a separate
g
rounding system. Use only identical
r
eplacement parts. Read the
i
nstructions for Servicing DoubleInsulated Wet/Dry Vacs before
servicing.
• 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 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 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 warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Vac:
DOUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
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WARNING: For your own safety,
read and understand operator’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.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to
rain - store indoors.
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Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
Carton Contents List
Key Description Qty
A Wet/Dry Vac ................................1
B* Filter .............................................1
C* Filter Plate....................................1
D* Filter Nut ......................................1
E Hose Assembly............................1
F Casters.........................................4
G Caster Foot w/Storage.................4
H Extension Wands .........................2
I Utility Nozzle ................................1
J Operator’s Manual........................1
IMPORTANT:
A
H
V06000 VAC SHOWN
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E
I
B*
C*
D*
F
J
H
Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against the Carton Contents
List. Contact 1-866-99-HUSKY or E-mail
us at info@huskyvacs.com if any parts
are damaged or missing.
Included with 9-Gallon Models Only
Key Description Qty
K Wet Nozzle ..................................1
L Car Nozzle...................................1
Introduction
T
his Wet/Dry Vac is intended for household use. It may be used for vacuuming
wet or dry media and may be used as a
blower.
R
ead this operator’s manual to familiarize
yourself with the product features and to
understand the specific usage of your
new Vac.
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* These items may come preassembled.
If they are not present in the carton,
chec
k the vac po
w
er head to see if the
y
are preassembled.
L
K
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1. Turn the dust drum upside down on
the floor.
2. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of
drum, as shown (4 places).
3. Push on the caster foot until the foot is
flush with bottom of the dust drum.
4. Insert the caster stem into the socket
of the caster foot, as shown (4 places).
5. Push on the caster until the ball on the
caster stem is inserted all the way into
the socket.You will hear the ball snap
into the socket and the caster will
swivel easily when positioning is
correct.
6. Turn the drum upright.
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly
Caster
Foot
Dust
Drum
Pin
Caster
Hole
Caster Ball
Caster Stem
1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage, sliding it over the center ring
covering the 3 slots until the filter stops
against the lid.
2. Place filter nut and filter plate onto
threaded stud and tighten it down.
Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away
from plate as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this
may deform or crack the filter cage, or
filter.
NOTE: If filter cage or float needs to be
replaced or removed, use a flat blade
scre
wdriver and insert the blade near one
of the tabs between the filter cage and
the center ring of the lid. Pry the tab out
of the slot. Tilt the cage and lift away from
the lid. To replace, follow the assembly
instr
uctions below:
Replacement Filter Assembly
WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power source
outlet until all assembly steps are
complete and y
ou ha
ve read and
understood the safety and operation
instructions. Do not operate v
ac
with any parts dama
ged or missing.
Filter Cage
Filter Nut
Lever
Filter Nut
Filter Plate
Filter
Slots (3)
Threaded
Stud
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1. Line up vacuum port above drum
label.
2. Place lid on top of drum with the
handles snug against the drum
channel.
3. Be sure lid completely covers the top
of the drum so leakage does not
occur.
4. Make sure that the locking tabs are
snapped in place to prevent the lid
from coming off (see insert).
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly
Insert Hose
Insert the larger end of the hose into the
vacuum port.
Place the utility nozzle securely on the
opposite end of the hose and the vac is
ready for use.
Powerhead
Flexible
Locking Tab
Push Down
and Pull Out
Flexible
Locking Tab
(located
under latch)
Drum
Channel
Vacuum Port
Drum
Flexible Locking
Tab Pulled Out
Replacement Filter Assembly (continued)
3. Place the float over the opening in the
center of the lid with the words "This
Side Towards Lid" laying face down
over the hole.
4. Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the
center ring of the lid.
5. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into slots for a secure fit.
F
ilter
Cage
T
abs (3)
Slots
(
3)
Power
Assembly
THIS SIDE
TOWARD LID
Filter
Cage
Tabs (3)
Float
Solid End
Slots (3)
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To Store Your Accessories
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1. Slide extension wands and accessories onto posts of the caster feet for
storage.
2. To remove wands and accessories,
lightly rotate and pull upward.
Operation
Cord Storage
Simply, wrap the power cord around the
p
owerhead (as shown) and snap the
connector on the plug to a wrap of the
cord.
Caster Feet Storage
Utility
Nozzle
Extension
Wand (2)
Cord Wrap
Storage
Power Cord
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or damage to Vac:
• 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.
• 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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Hose - Provides transfer of vacuum or
blowing capability to work site. Provides
the means of attaching extension wands
and nozzles.
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in correct
position at all times to avoid leaks and
possible damage to vac.
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Operation (continued)
2. When using your vac to pick up very
fine dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the drum and clean the filter at
more frequent intervals to maintain
peak vac performance.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your vac to pick
up material 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
must first allow the filter to dry.
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.
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.
Utility Nozzle - General purpose nozzle for
most vacuuming applications.
Wet Nozzle (9 gallon models only) -
Used for wet pickup on smooth surfaces
to pic
k up liquid and dr
y the surf
ace in
one stroke.
Car Nozzle (9 gallon models only) - Dry
pickup nozzle for car inter
iors and most
upholstery cleaning.
Extension Wands - These wands can be
connected together and pro
vide
additional length.
=
OFF
=
ON
Familiarize yourself with the accessories
included with the vac. Each accessory may
be used in various ways for vacuuming and
blowing debris. Here is a list of the
accessories and their uses.
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".
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.
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Emptying the Drum
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Moving the Wet/Dry 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 possible part
breakage, pick the vac up by the dust
drum.
Blowing Feature
Your Wet/Dry Vac features “Full Blowing”.
I
t can blow sawdust and other debris.
Follow the steps below to use your vac as
a blower.
1. Remove the lid. Pull the flexible latches
outward on each side of the lid to
release from the drum.
2. While holding the latches out, lift the
top assembly up and away from the
drum.
1. Locate blowing port of your Wet/Dry
Vac.
2. Insert the larger end of hose into the
blowing port of the vac.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
swivel end of hose.
4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use
your vac as a blower.
3. Lay top assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum or
changing filter.
4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might
be inhaled.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them
clear of blowing debris.
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Hose
Extension
Wand
(optional)
Swivel
End of
Hose
Blowing
Port
3
. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to cut
off air-flow. You will know that the float
has risen because suction stops and the
motor noise will become higher in pitch,
due to increased motor speed. When this
happens, turn off the vac, unplug the
power cord, and empty the drum.
4. After using the vac to pick up liquids, the
filter must be dried to avoid possible
mildew and damage to the filter.
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