Milwaukee Heavy-Duty Commercial Vacuum User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
Catalog No.
No de Cat.
Catálogo No.
8911
8912
8925
8926
8927
8935
8945
8965
HEAVY-DUTY COMMERCIAL VACUUM
EXTRA ROBUSTE ASPIRATEUR COMMERCIAL
HEAVY-DUTY ASPIRADORA COMMERCIAL
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE BLESSURES, L'UTILISATEUR DOIT LIRE ET BIEN COMPRENDRE LE
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR.
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE LESIONES, EL USUARIO DEBE LEER Y ENTENDER EL MANUAL DEL
OPERADOR.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may resultin electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not
in use and before servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturers recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord,
or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug grasp the plug not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything else that may reduce
air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and filter in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline
or use in areas where they may be present.
16. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.
17. Vacuum cleaners have motors and other parts that can produce sparks
during normal use. Do not use within 30 feet of areas where explosive
gases may be present (such as gasoline pumps and places where
liquids like paint thinners, cleaners, solvents, etc. are stored).
18. Unplug power cord whenever motor head is removed from tank.
19. Do not use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapors.
20. To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dust, do not vacuum
toxic, carcinogenic or other hazardous materials such as asbestos,
arsenic, barium, berylium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering
materials.
21. Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are used.
22. Wear electrically insulated footwear, such as rubber boots, when
vacuuming wet material.
23. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paint
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products,
and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
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Symbology
Specifications
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Canadian Standards Association
Hertz
Amps
Volts
Cat.
No.
8911
8912
8925
8926
8927
8935
8945
8965
* For Cat. No. 8927 with onboard outlet:
The entire unit is rated at 12 amps. The vacuum motor is rated at 7
amps. The outlet on the motor head is rated at 5 amps.
AC
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
Amps
7.5
9.2
9.2
9.2
12*
7.5
9.2
6.2
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1
For
Materials
Wet or Dry
Wet or Dry
Wet or Dry
Wet or Dry
Wet or Dry
Wet or Dry
Wet or Dry
Wet or Dry
Tank
Capacity
Gallons
11
11
15
21
21
6
no tank
10
Air Flow
Cubic Feet
per Minute
8
94
92
92
92
94
94
92
133
Sealed
Suction
in Water
84
130
130
130
84
84
130
49
1. Motor head handle
2. Exhaust port
3. Tank latch
4. Intake port
5. Tank
6. Drain valve
7. Accessory storage pouch
8. Handle
2
3
7
4
5
6
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GROUNDING
WARNING!
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the tool. Never remove
the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the
cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a
MILWAUKEE service facility before use. If the plug will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Grounded Tools:
Tools with Three Prong Plugs
Tools marked Grounding Required
have a three wire cord and three
prong grounding plug. The plug must
be connected to a properly grounded
outlet (See Figure A). If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity
away from the user, reducing the risk
of electric shock.
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire
inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the
cord must be the only wire connected to the tool's grounding system and
must never be attached to an electrically live terminal.
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug
and outlet should look like those in Figure A.
Double Insulated Tools:
Tools with Two Prong Plugs
Tools marked Double Insulated do
not require grounding. They have a
special double insulation system
which satisfies OSHA requirements
and complies with the applicable
standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
Association and the National Electrical Code. Double Insulated tools may
be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in Figures B and C.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated
tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance
from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a
serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool
damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the required minimum
wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. When using more than one extension cord to make up the
total length, be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size
required. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add
the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum wire size.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure it is marked with
the suffix W-A (W in Canada) to indicate that it is acceptable for
outdoor use.
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it.
Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and
damp or wet areas.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
Nameplate
Amperes
8.1 - 12
12.1 - 15
15.1 - 20
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five
volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
for Extension Cords*
25'
0 - 5
5.1 - 8
16
16
14
12
10
Extension Cord Length
100'
50'
16
16
14
12
10
75'
16
14
12
10
10
14
12
10
10
150'
12
10
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MONTAGE DE LOUTIL
Starting and Stopping Vacuum Cleaner
To turn on the vacuum cleaner, set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
To turn off the vacuum cleaner, set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
For Cat. No. 8927:
To turn on the vacuum cleaner, set the AUTO/ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
To turn off the vacuum cleaner, set the AUTO/ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
To set the vacuum cleaner to turn on or off automatically buy using a tool
plugged into the outlet on the motor head, set the AUTO/ON/OFF switch
to the AUTO position (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
Cat. No. 8927 has a circut breaker that protects the vacuum cleaner. To
reset the circut breaker, push in the circut breaker.
Using the Vacuum Cleaner To Pick Up Dry Materials:
Make sure that the tank is dry before using the vacuum cleaner to pick up
dry materials. If the vacuum cleaner tank is wet, run the vacuum cleaner
for about 5 minutes (without picking up anything) to dry the inside of the
tank.
Installing Filters (Fig. 2)
1. Remove motor head (A) and set aside.
Caution: Use care when handling motor head. Dropping motor head
may cause permanent damage.
2. If you are using Cat. No. 8965, place foam filter sleeve (B) over float
value cage.
3. Install only one of the following filters:
If you plan to vacuum dry material into a filter bag, expand the paper
filter bag (E) and fit cardboard collar (G) onto the intake tube (F) as far
as possible.
If you plan to vacuum medium fine to coarse, sharp dry material directly
into the tank without a filter bag, fit a dacron filter onto the cloth filter
assembly (C and D).
If you plan to vacuum extremely fine material directly into the tank
without a filter bag, fit a paper filter onto the tank.
4. Attach cloth filter (D) to filter frame (D).
5. Set filter frame and cloth filter assembly (C and D) onto tank.
6. Replace motor head and snap down tank latches.
Fig. 2
Changing Paper Filter Bag and Cleaning Cloth Filter
1. Remove motor head and set aside.
2. Clean the cloth filter each time the tank is emptied by shaking off loose
material and brushing the filter with a soft bristle brush. Do not wash
cloth filter with water. Washing can shrink the filter and damage the
gasket.
3. Pull bag out of the tank using care not the tear bag on intake tube. Seal
bag with cardboard flaps and discard.
Using the Vacuum Cleaner To Collect Dust Created By Tools:
Many tools (such as sanders) are designed so they can be used with
vacuum cleaners. The vaccum cleaners collect the dust that these tools
create before it gets into the air or onto the floor. Vacuum cleaners with
the AUTO setting are ideal for collecting dust because they can be set up
to turn on and off automatically using the tools AUTO/ON/OFF switch.
Vacuum cleaners without an AUTO setting can still collect dust. The
operator will simply have to turn the vacuum on and off.
Using a Vacuum Cleaner without an Automatic Switch as a Dust
Collection Device for a Tool
1. Connect vaccum hose to the tools dust collection port.
2. Turn on the vacuum cleaner.
3. Turn on tool.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, and damage
to the tool: Do not plug any tool or appliance rated over 5 amps
into the outlet on the vacuum cleaner. Check nameplate on
the tool for the amp rating.
Using a Vacuum Cleaner with an Automatic Switch as a Dust
Collection Device for a Tool
1. Connect vacuum hose to the tool.
2. Plug the tool into the electrical outlet on the vacuum cleaners motor
head.
3. Set the AUTO/ON/OFF switch to the AUTO position.
4. Turn on the tool and the vacuum cleaner will start automatically
within a few seconds.
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Using the Vacuum Cleaner To Pick Up Wet Materials:
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT pick up wet
materials unless the vacuum cleaner is properly set up to
pick up wet materials.
A float valve shuts off suction when the tank is full. Be sure the float is
clean and moves freely in the float cage to ensure that the float valve
works (Figs. 3 & 4).
Fig. 3
Float cage
Removing Liquid from the Vacuum Tank on Vacuum Cleaners
with Drain Valves
1. Center drain valve over floor drain.
2. Open drain valve.
For Cat. No. 8925, open drain valve by turning the drain valve handle
counter clockwise. To closedrain valve trun clockwise.
For Cat. No. 8924, 8926 and 8927, open drain valve by pulling up on the
handle. To close push down on handle.
3. Drain.
4. Rinse, dry tank and close drain valve.
Removing Liquid from the Vacuum Tank on Vacuum Cleaners
without Drain Valves
1. Remove motorhead and wet adapter and set aside.
2. Block wheels.
3. Carefully dump contents into floor drain.
4. Rinse and dry tank.
Do not store vacuum cleaner with liquid in tank. Run the vacuum for
about 5 minutes without picking up anything to dry the inside of the tank.
Float
WARNING!
If the float is clean, moves freely and the suction does not
shut off when the tank is filled (you will be able to see water
in the exhaust port), send the motorhead to the nearest
MILWUAKEE service facility for repair.
Cat. No. 8965 does not need a wet adapter for picking up wet materials.
The safety valve is already built in to the 8965 vaccum cleaner. Do not
remove the foam filter sleeve. It is designed to be used with both wet and
dry materials.
Installing Wet Adapter (Fig. 4)
1. Remove motorhead and set aside.
2. Set wet adapter into tank.
3. Replace motorhead and snap down tank latches.
Fig. 4
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury: wear saftey glasses and a dust
mask when using the vacuum cleaner as a blower.
Using the Vacuum as a Blower
1. Attached hose exhaust port on the motorhead.
2. Attach the appropriate accessory to the hose.
3. Turn the vacuum on.
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Float
cage
Float
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