jcb 70340, 70341, 70130 User Manual

User guide

1400W

20L Wet & Dry

Vacuum Cleaner

70340

1400W 20L Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner 70340

Thank you for purchasing this JCB product

JCB is a byword around the world for quality, innovation and success.

With the application of stringent design parameters and utilising high performance,
modern materials and manufacturing processes, your JCB product has been developed
for optimum functionality and practical application.

Used for the purposes for which it is intended, and with careful maintenance as outlined in
this user guide, your JCB product will give years of trouble-free service.

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IMPORTANT

Please read all of the product safety and operating instructions carefully before using this product.
Please pay particular to all sections of this user guide that carry warning symbols and notices.

WARNING!

This is a Warning symbol. This symbol is used throughout the user guide
whenever there is a risk of personal injury. Ensure that these warnings are read
and understood at all times.

CAUTION!

This is a Caution symbol. This symbol is used throughout the user guide whenever there
is a risk of damaging your JCB product. Ensure that these warnings are read and
understood at all times.

NOTE:

Used throughout the user guide to provide additional information, hints and tips.

Our products are continually monitored to comply with changing technical standards and requirements.
The company reserves the right to alter design and specifications without prior notice. E. & O. E. errors
and omissions exempted.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

OVERVIEW OF THE APPLIANCE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DRY VACUUM CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

WET PICK-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ADDRESS AND HELPLINE NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personal safety

• WARNING!: When using
this vacuum cleaner, basic safety
precautions, including the
following, should be followed
to reduce the risk of personal
injury and material damage.
Read all of this User Guide
before using this vacuum
cleaner.

• Never use in the presence of explosive
liquid or vapours.

• Never pick up inflammable or poisonous
liquids such as petrol, copier toner or
other volatile substances.

• Never pick up acids, asbestos or asbestos
dust.

• Never touch the plug or cable with wet
hands.

• Unprofessional repairs can be dangerous
for users.

• The appliance must never be left running
unsupervised.

• This appliance is intended for domestic
use only.

• Misuse or use for commercial or any
other purpose will render the guarantee
invalid.

• Always disconnect from the main supply
after use or prior to emptying, cleaning or
maintaining the appliance.

• To protect against fire, electric shock and
personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug
or cleaner in water or other liquid.

• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

Children

• Children do not understand the dangers
associated with operating electrical
appliances. Never allow children to use
this appliance.

• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance,
or stumble over the power cord.

Product safety

• CAUTION!: Never use the

appliance without a filter being
installed.

• CAUTION!:

Never use the
appliance to vacuum hot ashes, large
pieces of broken glass or sharp
objects.

• Use only JCB approved spare parts and
accessories.

• Never modify the cleaner in any way.

Location

• Do not use or keep this product outside.

• Do not store the appliance near hot
surfaces eg. ovens or heating appliances.

Mains lead

• Do not allow the mains lead to become
strained or run this appliance over it.

• If the electrical cable becomes damaged
the cable assembly must be replaced. Do
not attempt this task yourself, contact the
Helpline number that is found on page 11.

Electrical requirements

• Check that the voltage on the rating plate
of your appliance corresponds with your
house electricity supply which must be
A.C. (Alternating Current).

• If the socket outlets in your home are not
suitable for the plug supplied with this
appliance the plug should be removed and
the appropriate one fitted.

• WARNING!: The plug removed
from the mains lead, if severed,
must be destroyed, as a plug
with a bared flexible cord is
hazardous if engaged into a live
socket outlet.

• Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug require
changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse must be
fitted.