Thomas C. Wilson 9487-0000, 9487-5220 Operating Instructions & Service Manual

Power -Soot Vac

Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner

 MODEL 9487-0000 2 HP 115 volt 60 Hz
 MODEL 9487-5220 2 HP 220 volt 50 Hz

SM-248A

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS &

SERVICE MANUAL

WARNING

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SM-248A

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

1. Do not leave appliance plugged

2. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

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 manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not work-ing as it should, has been dropped, dam­aged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, contact Customer Service.

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 b y 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 an y object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce air flow.

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

11. Do not pick up anythin g t hat is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filt ers 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. This vacuum is for commercial use only.

17. Connect to a properly grounded out let only. See grounding instructions.

in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of elec t ric shock. Check with
a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to weather the outlet is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance
a qualified

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120- Volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug il­lustrated in sketch A below. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C
may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded recep-

electrician.

— if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet ins t alled b y

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ABOUT THE VACUUM CLEANER

The Vacmobile style vacuum cleaner includes as standard equip-

ment:
2 Rear Wheels
2 Hub Caps
2 Casters
2 Washers
1 10’ hose
1 Air Filter Assembly
4 Shaft Caps

SM-248A

T o Assemble:

Remove and carefully set aside motor head and filter assembly. Tilt vacuum back to full rest on can handle. Insert and
push casters into caster mount assemblies. Position rear wheels on the rear axle assembly and lock with the hub nuts,
using a rubber hammer.
Replace motor head with filter for either wet or dry application and clamp in place.

To Connect Hose:

Simply push the end of hose onto the intake connector. Wands and/or tools are then fitted to the opposite end of the
hose.
To remove the hose, use a twist and pull action.

To Operate:

The vacuum cleaner is designed to perform as a wet/dry unit.

Dry

With the Air Filter Assembly in place, the motor head securely clamped, plug the power cable into the proper out-let.
Select the appropriate hose, wand, and/or tool and connect to the intake connector. The vacuum cleaner is ready for
dry use.

Wet

Convert this vacuum cleaner from dry to wet pick-up by substituting the Water Pick-up Adapter for the Air Filter As­sembly. the purpose is to provide protection for the vacuum cleaner bypass motor. When the maximum water level in
the vacuum cleaner collection can is reached, the safety valve (float) closes off suction, auto-m atically preventing
further liquid intake.

NOTE: This will cause the motor to race. Turn off motor, remove and empty collection can. Thoroughly clean float

assembly. Replace Water Pick-up Adapter and motor head, then clam p securely. The vacuum cleaner is ready for
wet use.

WARNING:

This vacuum is intended for indoor or outdoor use and for wet pick-up, but is not intended to be exposed to rain.

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