Vacmaster VHB307WM User Manual

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Cleva North America
601 Regent Park Court
Greenville, SC 29607

Part No.VH57BZ.20.60.02

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read and understand this manual before use.
Keep this manual for future reference.

Wet/Dry Vacuums

Operator’s Manual

3.2Gal / 12 L

Model No.

VHB307WM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION Page

Warranty…………………………………………………………………………………………...…….
Safety Instructions and Warnings…………………………………………………………………….
Double Insulation Instructions………………………………………………………………………...
Extension Cord………………………………………………………………………………………….
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents………….……………………..…………….………….
General Assembly Instructions…………………………………………………………….………….
Dry Vacuuming Operation……..………………………………………………………………………
Liquid Vacuuming Operation………………………………………………………………………….
Blowing Operation………………………………………………………………………………………
Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………….……………
Installing &Cleaning Reusable Cloth Filter……….……………...………………..….……………..
Installing &Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter………………...………………….…..….………………..
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………………………
Exploded View and Parts List…………………………………………………………………………

Thank you for purchasing this Vacmaster
Vacmaster
vacuum is capable of picking up liquids and dry materials.

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you are obtaining a high quality product engineered for optimal performance. This

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wet/dry vacuum cleaner. Feel confident that with

FOR YOUR SAFETY: CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

We take pride in producing a high quality, durable product. This Vacmaster®product carries a limited two (2)
year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from date of purchase under normal household
use. If product is to be used for commercial, industrial or rental use, a 90 day limited warranty will apply.
Warranty does not apply to defects due to direct or indirect abuse, negligence, misuse, accidents, repairs or
alterations and lack of maintenance. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. For product service
call Customer Service at [phone]

WARRANT

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all instructions before using this vacuum

Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner before operating.
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your vacuum works. Use this
Wet/Dry Vac only as described in this manual.

Household Type

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed including the
following:

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

• Do not run vac unattended.

• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac near flammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline
or other fuels, lighter fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal
dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun power. Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or
dust.

• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• 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 appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,

return it to a service center.

• 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 Wet/Dry Vac over cord.

• Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands.

• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.

• Do not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids
as described in the operation section of this manual.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter.

• Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before

servicing.

• Turn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging.

• 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.

When using as blower:

• Direct air discharge only at work area.

• Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.

• Do not direct air at bystanders.

• Keep children away when blowing.

• Wear safety goggles.

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DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS

This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, eliminating the need for a separate grounding system. Use only
identical replacements parts. Read the instructions for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs before
servicing. Use this Wet/Dry Vac as described in this manual.
Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Wet/Dry Vac.

DOUBLE INSULATED - GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED - WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK-DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN. STORE

INDOORS.

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.

CAUTION:

• Do not vacuum drywall dust or fireplace soot or ash with standard Wet/Dry filter. This type of dust is very

fine which may not be captured by the filter and cause damage to motor. When vacuuming fine dust use
a fine dust filter (sold separately).

WARNING:SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VACUUM

WITH A DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VACUUM, TWO SYSTEMS OF INSULATION ARE PROVIDED
INSTEAD OF GROUNDING. NO GROUNDING MEANS IS PROVIDED ON A DOUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCE, NOR SHOULD A MEANS FOR GROUNDING BE ADDED. SERVICING A DOUBLE
INSULATED WET/DRY VACUUM REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SYSTEM,
AND SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR
A DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VACUUM MUST BE IDENTICAL TO THE PARTS THEY REPLACE.
YOUR DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC IS MARKED WITH THE WORDS ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’
AND THE SYMBOL (SQUARE WITHIN A SQUARE) MAY ALSO BE MARKED ON THE
APPLIANCE.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock-unplug before cleaning or servicing.

• DO NOT use without filters in place.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS- UNPLUG BEFORE

SERVICING.

When using an extension cord with your Wet/Dry Vac refer to the following table to determine the required
A.W.G. wire size. Before using the cleaner make sure the power cord and extension cord are in good
working conditions. Make repairs or replacements before using the vacuum cleaner. Only use extension
cords that are rated for outdoor use.

Length of Extension Cord

110V-120V

Amps A.W.G Wire Size

0-6 18 16 16 14

7-10 18 16 14 12
11-12 16 16 14 12
13-16 14 12 Not recommended

EXTENSION CORDS

25 Feet

7.5 Meter

50 Feet

15.25 Meters

100 Feet

30.5 Meters

150 Feet

45.7 Meters

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