SAFETY, OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
POLY & STEEL
DRY & WET/DRY
VACUUM CLEANERS
This unit is intended for commercial use.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM/BLOWER
This vacuum cleaner will afford you many
years of trouble-free operating satisfaction, provided it is given proper care. All
parts have passed rigid quality control
standards prior to being assembled to
produce the finished product. Prior to
packaging, the vacuum was again inspected for assurance of flawless assembly.
Your vacuum is protectively packed to
prevent damage in shipment. We recommend that upon delivery, unpack the vacuum and inspect it for any possible dam-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
age. Only a visual examination will reveal
damage that may have occurred.
If damage is discovered, immediately notify the transportation company that delivered your vacuum. As a shipper, we are
unable to report claims for concealed
damage. You must originate any claims
within 5 days.
This manual is for your protection and
information. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
since failure to follow precautions could
result in discomfort or injury.
Part No 335797 Rev D - W/D Vacuum Manual - Printed in USA 07/19/04
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
OPERATING
PAGE 1
MPORTANT
I
AFETY
S
WARNING:
To Reduce the Risk of Fire, Electric Shock or Injury:
INSTRUCTIONS
PAGE 2
Dry Vacuums
Electric shock could occur if used on wet surfaces.
DO NOT expose to rain - Store Indoors
Wet Vacuums
To avoid electric shock DO NOT expose to rain. Store Indoors
Electric shock could occur if power nozzle is used on wet surfaces.
When using this electric vacuum, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1] DO NOT leave the vacuum when
plugged in. Unplug it from the outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
2] This is NOT a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used around or near children.
3] Use only as described in this safety
manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments and accessories.
4] DO NOT use this vacuum with damaged cord or plug. If the vacuum is not
working as it should, because it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or
dropped into water, contact an authorized
service center or factory.
5] DO NOT pull the vacuum by the cord,
use cord as a handle, close a door on the
cord or pull cord around sharp edges and
corners. DO NOT run vacuum over the
cord. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.
6] DO NOT unplug the vacuum by pulling
on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
7] DO NOT handle the vacuum plug or
vacuum with wet hands.
8] DO NOT put any objects into openings.
DO NOT use with any openings blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
9] Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
10] DO NOT pick up anything that is
smoking or burning such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
11] DO NOT use without dust bag and/or
filters in place for dry operation and wet
adaptor for wet operation.
12] Turn OFF all the controls before
unplugging.
13] Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
14] DO NOT use this vacuum to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may
be present.
15] DO NOT use where anesthetics or
oxygen are used.
16] Replace damaged or worn parts
immediately with genuine original equipment parts to maintain safety and to protect your limited warranty.
17] DO NOT use an extension cord unless
absolutely necessary. If an extension cord
is used, then wire size must be #14
gauge or larger and should not exceed 50
feet in length. The extension cord must be
three-wire type to insure GROUNDING
protection.
This vacuum must be connected to a
properly grounded outlet only. See
grounding instructions (Page 3). If your
vacuum has an outlet for a motorized
power nozzle, always turn the vacuum
OFF before connecting or disconnecting
the motorized nozzle.
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DANGER
GROUNDING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Electrical equipment must be grounded. If
it should mal-function or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This vacuum is
equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and grounding plug.
The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
This electric equipment is for use on a
nominal 120 volt circuit, and has a
grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in (Fig A). A temporary adaptor that
looks like the adaptor illustrated in (Fig B
& C) may be used to connect this plug to
a 2-pole receptacle as shown in (Fig B) if
a properly grounded outlet is not available.
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
If repair or replacement of the cord or
plug is necessary, DO NOT connect the
grounded wire to either flat blade terminal. The wire with insulation having an
outer surface that is green with or without
yellow stripes is the grounding wire.
The temporary adaptor should be used
only until a properly grounded outlet (Fig A)
can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green color 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 (Fig C).
NSTRUCTIONS
I
GROUNDING
METHODS
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in
a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service per-
son if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
DO NOT modify the plug provided with the equipment. If it will not fit
the outlet,have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adaptor is not permitted
by the Canadian Electrical Code.
Treat this vacuum as you would any other
high grade precision made product.
Dropping, unreasonable bumping across
thresholds and other misuses may result
in a damaged unit which will not be covered by warranty.
When not in use, the power cord should
be wrapped around the motor head for
storage.
Read this manual completely before operating this vacuum. It is important to follow
instructions in this manual to prevent the
possibility of injury or damage to the user
and/or vacuum.
CARE OF THIS
VACUUM
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IRE TOUTES LES
L
AVERTISSEMENT
NSTRUCTIONS
I
AVANT DE FAIRE
FONCTIONNER
(CET APPAREIL)
1] Ne pas laisser l'appareil sans surveillance lorsqu'il est branché. Débrancher
lorsque l'appareil n'est pas utilise ét
avant l'entretien.
2] Ne pas permettre aux enfants de
jouer avec l'appareil.Une attention particulière est nécessaire lorsque l'appareil est utilisé par des enfants ou à
proximité de ces derniers.
3] N'utiliser que conformément à cette
notice avec les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant.
4] Ne pas utiliser si le cordon ou la
fiche est endommagé. Retourner l'appareil à un atelier de réparation s'il ne
fonctionne pas bien, s'il est tombé ou
s'il a été endommagé, oublié à l'extérieur ou immergé.
5] Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le
cordon. Tirer plutôt la fiche.
6] Ne pas toucher la fiche ou l'appareil
lorsque vos mains sont humides.
Pour reduire les risques d'incendie, de choc electrique
Pour réduire les risques de choc électrique, ne pas aspirer
de maitières humides, ne pas exposer à la pluie et garder
POUR APPAREIL HUMIDE
Pour réduire les risques de choc électrique, ne pas exposer
à la pluie et garder l'aspiraleur à l'intérieur.
L'utilisation d'un appareil électrique demande certaines précautions:
7] Ne pas tirer, soulever ou traîner l'ap-
pareil par le cordon. Ne pas utiliser le
cordon comme une poignée, le coincer
dans l'embrasure d'une porte ou l'appuyer contre des arêtes vives ou des
coins. Ne pas faire rouler l'appareil sur
le cordon. Garder le cordon à l'écarte
des surfaces chaudes.
8] N'insérer aucun objet dans les
ouvertures. Ne pas utiliser l'appareil
lorsqu'une ouverture est bloquée.
S'assurer que de la poussière, de la
peluche, des cheveux ou d'autres
matières ne réduisent pas le débit d'air.
9] Maintenir les cheveux, les vêtements
amples, les doigtet toutes les parties
du corps à l'écart des ouvertures et
des pièces mobiles.
10] Ne pas apsirer de matières en
combusion ou qui dégagent de la
fumée, comme des cigarettes, des
allumettes ou des cendres chaudes.
ou de blessure:
POUR APPAREIL SEC
l'aspirateur à l'intérieur.
11] Ne pas utiliser l'appareil si le sac à
poussière ou le filtre n'est pas en place.
12] Mettre toutes les commandes à la
position ARRET avant dé debrancher
l'appareil.
13] User de prudence lors du nettoyage des escaliers.
14] Ne pas aspirer des liquides inflammables ou combustibles, comme de
l'essence, et ne pas faire fonctionner
dans des endroits où peuvent se trouver de tels liquides.
15] Toujours mettre l’interruptuer de
l’appariel à la position ARRET avant de
brancher ou de débrancher la brosse à
moteur.
16] Ne brancher qu'à une prise de
courant avec mise àla terre. Voir les
instructions visant la mise à la terre.
INSTRUCTIONS
VISANT LA
MISE À LA
TERRE
PAGE 4
Cet appareil doit être mis à la terre. En
cas dé défaillance ou de panne
éventuelles, la mise à la terre fournit au
courant un chemin de moindre résistance qui réduit le risque de choc électrique. Cet appareil est pourvu d'un cor-
Cet appareil est destiné à un circuit de 120V et est muni
d'une fiche de mise à la terre semblable à celle illustrée
par le croquis A de la figure "A". S'assurer que l'appareil
est branché à une prise de courant ayant la même configuration que la fiche. Aucun adaptatteur ne devrait être
utilisé avec cet appareil.
Un conducteur de terre mal raccordé
peut entraîner un risque de choc électrique. Consulter un électricien ou un
technicien d'entretien qualifié si vous
n'êtes pas certain que la prise soit cor-
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
don muni d'un conducteur de terre et
d'une fiche avec broche de terre. La fiche
doit être branchée dans une prise appropriée correctement instalée et mise à la
terre conformément aux règlements et
ordonnances municipaux.
AVERTISSEMENT
rectement mise à la terre. Ne pas modifier la fiche fournie avec l'appareil-si elle
ne peut être inséreé dans la prise, faire
installer une prise adéquate par un électricien qualifié.
4-Caster
Tanks
This vacuum
requires some
assembly.
1] Carefully remove and set aside motor
head and filter assembly
2] Turn tank upside down.
Poly Tanks: Press caster into plastic sock-
et until bottom of stem fits flush against
plastic socket.
Steel Tanks: Insert casters into caster
mount assemblies.
Glidemobile
Tank
w/Handle
This vacuum
is shipped with
the handle in
the storage
position and
must be moved
to the operating
position
1] Firmly grasp speed pin on each side of
handle and pull up and out.
2] Pulling handle slowly away from the
tank, align front handle holes with holes in
handle bracket.
3] Insert speed pins through holes on
both sides, locking handle in position.
Attach tool caddy. (Not included with all
models).
ACUUM
V
TANK
ASSEMBLY
Hose &
Swivel
Connector
The hose and swivel connector are
pre-assembled at the factory. To
attach the swivel connector to intake
fitting on vacuum tank:
1] Line up swivel connector slots
with retaining rivets on the intake.
2] Insert swivel connector and twist
clockwise until rivets reset against
slot end.
HOSE, WAND & TOOL ASSEMBLY
11/4" Tool
Kit
Assembly
Wand Assembly: Both sections are
exactly the same. Slide the tapered end
of one section into the slotted end of the
other wand section.
Attach Hose: Slide curved elbow on
hose into wand end with slots on the
side.
Install Tool: Insert tool into the tapered
end of the wand.
11/2" Tool
Kit
Assembly
Wand Assembly: Align button lock of
upper wand section with the opening for
button lock in the lower wand section
and push sections together.
Attach Hose: Slide free end of hose
into the grooved end of upper wand.
Install Tool: Turn wand nut counterclockwise approximately (4) complete
turns. Insert the tool into wand nut and
coupling. While holding tool in place,
turn nut clockwise until wand nut is
fully locked.
AUTION:
C
Exercise caution when handling the motor head.
Dropping the motor head may cause permanent damage to internal components.
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WARNING:
DRY
PERATION
O
Electric shock could occur if used on wet surfaces
DO NOT expose to rain - Store Indoors.
Dry (only) vacuums are equipped with an
air-thru motor are designed for dry pick-up
only.
Wet/dry vacuums are equipped with a bypass motor can be used for dry and wet
pick-up. When ordered to be used as a
dry vacuum, the unit is shipped with a dry
filter only.
Dry Filter Installation
1] Remove the motor head and set
aside. Empty filters, hose and other
attachments that may be packed in the
tank.
2] Install a disposable paper filter bag as
illustrated on the bag, attach cloth filter to
wire filter frame, set filter assembly on
tank, replace motor head and snap down
holddown clamps.
Dry Filter
Maintenance
In order to maintain maximum vacuum
cleaner efficiency it is important to clean
the cloth filter each time the tank is emptied. To clean the cloth filter, shake off
loose particles and brush exposed surface with a soft bristle brush.
NOTE: DO NOT WASH, shrinkage to the
cloth and damage to the gasket can
occur.
WET/DRY
OPERATION
PAGE 6
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock DO NOT expose to rain. Store Indoors.
Electric shock could occur if power nozzle is used on wet surfaces.
Adaptor
w/Foam Filter
Shipped w/Poly
Tank
Vacuums
When ordered as a wet/dry vacuum, this
unit is shipped with a dry filter for dry pickup and wet adaptor for liquid recovery.
Follow instructions on page 5 for dry operation
1] Disengage the three (3) clamps that
hold the motor head to the tank and carefully set aside.
2] Remove the dry filter assembly and disposable paper filter bag.
Adaptor w/Wire
Cage Shipped
w/Steel Tank
Wet Pick-Up Adaptor
Installation
The safety float located in the protective
frame of the wet adaptor stops the vacuum action of motor head when maximum
recovery of liquid is reached.
3] Set the wet adaptor on the tank,
replace the motor head and snap down
the holddown clamps.
Note: The wet pickup adaptor on some
motor head are permanently mounted and
are not removed for dry pickup.
Vacuums
Paper Bag
& Cloth
Filters
Installation
1] Expand paper filter bag pleats, then
grasp scored ends of cardboard and pull
forward completely onto inlet tube as
close to tank wall as possible.
2] Position cloth filter assembly on the
tank, then place motor head on tank and
close clamps.
Loaded
Filter
Bag
Removal
1] Remove motor head and cloth filter
assembly and lay cleaner on its side with
inlet tube on top.
2] Remove filter bag from inlet and pull
bag out of tank, using care not to puncture bag with inlet tube.
3] Reseal cardboard flap that covered filter
bag opening. Install a new paper filter bag.
ILTER
F
NSTALLATION
I
& REMOVAL
The foam filter on the wet adaptor for the
poly tanks MUST be washed after each
use or the vacuum's performance will be
greatly reduced, and also checked for
clogging, wear and tear. If the filter is
clogged with dirt, lint, etc., it won't work.
T
o Clean Foam Filter:
1] Remove the motor head assembly from
the tank.
2] Slide foam sleeve down off the plastic
float cage.
DO NOT store the vacuum with any liquids inside the tank. Before storing or converting
over for dry pickup run the emptied vacuum for approximately 5 minutes to eliminate
3] Wash out the foam sleeve with water
and a mild detergent, rinse out with clean
water until the water is clear.
4] After cleaning the foam filter, check it
for signs of wear and tear. Replace if
there are holes in the foam material large
than a normal pore size. Reorder part no
365300 from your distributor.
To Install Foam Filter:
1] Gently pull the foam filter up and over
the plastic float cage until it covers all the
cage openings.
REMOVAL OF LIQUIDS FROM
Important
moisture in the tank hose and tools.
CARE OF WET
ADAPTOR
W/FOAM
FILTER
VACUUM TANKS
Tanks without
Drain Valves
1] Disengage clamp from tank, remove
motor head and wet pickup adaptor.
Carefully set aside.
2] Pour liquid from tank into suitable
drain.
Steel Tanks
w/Drain Valves
1] Center the drain valve over a drain in
the floor.
2] Open drain valve by turning the valve
counterclockwise and continue turning
until the desired flow is reached.
3] After the tank is drained, and before
closing the drain valve make sure that
there are no obstructions that will prevent the valve from sealing. Turn valve
clockwise until it is fully closed and
sealed.
Poly Tanks
w/ Gate Valves
1] Center the tank's gate valve over a
floor drain.
2] Pull up on the gate valve handle to
empty the tank.
PAGE 7
TROUBLE
CAUTION:
SHOOTING
GUIDE
Always disconnect power cord before servicing vacuum.
PROBLEM: Loss of Vacuum.
CAUSE: SOLUTION:
1] Full disposable paper filter bag. 1] Replace disposable paper filter bag.
2] Dry filter assembly clogged. 2] Clean cloth filter.
3] Clogged hose or wand. 3] Remove obstruction.
4] Tank rim damaged. 4] Replace tank.
5] Loose or broken fan. 5] Contact manufacturer or authorized
service center.
6] Motor not working. 6] Contact manufacturer or authorized
service center.
7] Float not functioning. 7] Check to see if ball on rod moves
freely or tank is full.
8] Gasket worn. 8] Replace gasket.
PROBLEM: Motor is not running.
CAUSE: SOLUTION:
1] Broken switch. 1] Contact manufacturer or authorized
service center.
2] Power cord defective. 2] Contact manufacturer or authorized
service center.
3] Motor defective. 3] Contact manufacturer or authorized
service center.
4] Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. 4] Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Address:
777 South Street
P.O. Box 2310
Newburgh, N Y 12550-0606
TEL:
(800) 835-7812
(845) 565-8850
FAX:
(800) 752-6883
(845) 565-9392
URL:
www.mastercraftusa.com
E-mail:
mail@mastercraftusa.com
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PROBLEM: Dust blowing from vacuum when running.
CAUSE: SOLUTION:
1] Full disposable paper filter bag. 1] Replace disposable paper filter bag.
2] Disposable paper filter bag not 2] Reinstall properly or replace
installed properly or off inlet tube. disposable paper filter bag.
3] Cloth filter bag dirty. 3] Clean cloth filter bag.
4] Cloth or paper filter bag is torn. 4] Replace.
5] Paper filter bag is not installed. 5] Install paper filter bag.
PROBLEM: Water blowing from vacuum when running.
CAUSE: SOLUTION:
1] Tank is full of liquid. 1] Empty tank.
2] Sudsy or foamy liquid is being 2] Add defoamer to tank.
picked up.
WARNING:
Repairs should only be performed by an authorized service center.
Part No 335797 Rev D - W/D Vacuum Manual Printed in USA 07/19/04
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