Vacmaster VJH1211PF 0201 Operator's Manual
D i s t r i b u t e d B y
C l e v a N o r t h A m e r i c a , I n c .
6 0 1 R e g e n t P a r k C o u r t
G r e e n v i l l e , S C 29 6 0 7
Rep lacement Filters &
A ccessories ava ilab le at:
V a c m a s t e r . c o m
F O R Y O U R S A F E T Y
Read and understand this manual b efore use.
K eep this manual for future reference.
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M odel N o.
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O p e r a t o r ’ s M a n u a l
W e t / D r y V a c u u m
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W e take p ride in p roducing a high q uality , durab le p roduct. This Vacmaster
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p roduct carries a
limited ve (5) year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from date of purchase
under normal household use. I f p roduct is to b e used for commercial, industrial, or rental use, a
90 day limited warranty will apply. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty
gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. For
p roduct servi ce call Customer Servi ce at 1 - 8 6 6 - 3 8 4 - 8 4 3 2 .
N o t C o v e r e d b y W a r r a n t y :
• A ny p art that has b ecome inop erative due to misuse, negligence, direct/indirect ab use, accidents,
imp rop er maintenance, rep airs, or alterations;
• Consumables such as lters and accessories;
• Normal wear and tear of parts and attachments, such as hose, nozzles, or casters;
• Normal deterioration of the exterior nish due to use or exposure;
• Any product where serial number/data label is tampered with or removed;
• Any product purchased from an unauthorized retailer.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
W arranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety I nstructions & W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Doub le I nsulation I nstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
E xt ension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
U np acking & Checking Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
G eneral A ssemb ly I nstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Dry Vacuum Op eration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Liq uid Vacuum Op eration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Blower Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
M aintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
I nstalling & Cleaning Cartridge Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
I nstalling & Cleaning Foam W et Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
Troub leshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2
Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3
Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
S E C T I O N P A G E
T h a n k y o u f o r p u r c h a s i n g t h i s V a c m a s t e r
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wet/dry vacuum cleaner. Feel condent that with
V a c m a s t e r
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y o u a r e o b t a i n i n g a h i g h q u a l i t y p r o d u c t e n g i n e e r e d f o r o p t i m a l p e r f o r m a n c e .
T h i s v a c u u m i s c a p a b l e o f p i c k i n g u p l i q u i d s a n d d r y m a t e r i a l s .
F O R Y O U R S A F E T Y : C A R E F U L L Y R E A D A N D U N D E R S T A N D A L L I N S T R U C T I O N S .
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL
WARNING:
F O R F U T U R E R E F E R E N C E .
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E , E L E C T R I C S H O C K , O R I N J U R Y :
R E A D A N D U N D E R S T A N D A L L I N S T R U C T I O N S B E F O R E U S I N G T H I S V A C U U M .
Read and understand this op erator' s manual and all lab els on the W et/Dry Vacuum cleaner b efore
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. To reduce the risk of personal
inj ury or damage to yo ur W et/Dry Vac, use only Vacmaster
®
recommended accessories.
W h e n u s i n g a n e l e c t r i c a l a p p l i a n c e , b a s i c p r e c a u t i o n s s h o u l d a l w a y s b e f o l l o w e d
i n c l u d i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g :
• Do not run va c unattended.
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac near ammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors
like gasoline or other fuels, lighter uids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or
explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. Sparks inside the
motor can ignite ammable vapors or dust.
• Do not va cuum anyt hing that is b urning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not exp ose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not unp lug b y p ulling on cord. To unp lug, grasp the p lug, 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 p ull or carry b y cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or p ull cord around sharp
edges or corners.
• Do not run W et/Dry Vac ove r 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 lter or without the lter installed except when
va cuuming liq uids as describ ed in the op eration 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 lter.
• Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and b efore servi cing.
• Turn off W et/Dry Vac b efore unp lugging.
• 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 ow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• U np lug b efore connecting hose.
• U se only as describ ed in this manual. U se only manufacturer’ s recommended attachments.
• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See
“ DOU BLE I N SU LA TI ON I N STRU CTI ON S” .
W h e n u s i n g a s b l o w e r :
• Direct air discharge only at work area.
• Do not use W et/Dry Vac as a sp raye r.
• Do not direct air at b yst anders.
• Keep children away when blowing.
• U se safety goggles.
Household Typ e
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DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS
EXTENSION CORDS
This W et/Dry Vac is doub le- insulated, eliminating the need for a sep arate grounding syst em. U se
only identical rep lacements p arts. Read the instructions for Servi cing Doub le- I nsulated W et/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.
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 condition. Make repairs or replacements before using the vacuum
cleaner. Only use ext ension cords that are rated for outdoor use.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unp lug b efore cleaning or servi cing.
• DO NOT use without lters in place.
C A U T I O N :
Do not vacuum drywall dust, replace soot, or ash with a standard Wet/Dry lter.
This is a very ne dust which will not be captured by the lter and may cause damage to the motor.
When vacuuming ne dust, use a ne dust lter (included). To purchase the additional ne dust
lters, call 1-866-384-8432 or get them at your local or online Vacmaster® retailer.
C A U T I O N :
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y F R O M M O V I N G P A R T S , U N P L U G
B E F O R E S E R V I C I N G .
D O U B L E I N S U L A T E D - G R O U N D I N G N O T R E Q U I R E D - W H E N S E R V I C I N G U S E
O N L Y I D E N T I C A L R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S .
W A R N I N G :
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K , D O N O T E X P O S E T O R A I N .
S T O R E I N D O O R S .
W A R N I N G :
S E R V I C I N G O F D O U B L E - I N S U L A T E D W E T / D R Y V A C U U M
W I T H A D O U B L E - I N S U L A T E D W E T / D R Y V A C U U M , T W O S Y S T E M S O F I N S U L A T I O N A R E
P R O V I D E D I N S T E A D O F G R O U N D I N G . N O G R O U N D I N G M E A N S I S P R O V I D E D O N A
D O U B L E - I N S U L A T E D A P P L I A N C E , N O R S H O U L D A M E A N S F O R G R O U N D I N G B E A D D E D .
S E R V I C I N G A D O U B L E I N S U L A T E D W E T / D R Y V A C U U M R E Q U I R E S E X T R E M E C A R E A N D
K N O W L E D G E O F T H E S Y S T E M , A N D S H O U L D B E D O N E O N L Y B Y Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E
P E R S O N N E L . R E P L A C E M E N T P A R T S F O R A D O U B L E - I N S U L A T E D W E T / D R Y V A C U U M
M U S T B E I D E N T I C A L T O T H E P A R T S T H E Y R E P L A C E . Y O U R D O U B L E - I N S U L A T E D
W E T / D R Y V A C I S M A R K E D W I T H T H E W O R D S ‘ D O U B L E I N S U L A T E D ’ A N D T H E S Y M B O L
( S Q U A R E W I T H I N A S Q U A R E ) M A Y A L S O B E M A R K E D O N T H E A P P L I A N C E .
Length of E xt ension Cord
A.W.G. Wire Size
N ot recommended
25 Feet
7.5 Meters
50 Feet
15.25 Meters
1 0 0 Feet
30.5 Meters
150 Feet
45.7 Meters
1 1 0 V- 1 2 0 V
A mp s
0 - 6
7 - 1 0
1 1 - 1 2
1 3 - 1 6
1 8
1 8
1 6
1 4
1 6
1 6
1 6
1 2
1 6
1 4
1 4
1 4
1 2
1 2
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R e m o v e a l l c o n t e n t s f r o m t h e b o x . R e m o v e
t h e p o w e r h e a d a n d t a k e o u t a n y c o n t e n t s
i n s i d e t h e c o l l e c t i o n t a n k . C h e c k e a c h i t e m
a g a i n s t t h e c a r t o n c o n t e n t s l i s t .
C a r t o n C o n t e n t s L i s t :
A
B
C
D E
F
G
H I
KJ
L
M
UNPACKING & CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS
K ey Descrip tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q ty .
A Vac A ssemb ly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
B Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
C E xt ension W ands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
D Utility Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
E Crevi ce Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
F Floor Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
G Foam W et Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
H Cartridge Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
I N oise Diffuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
J 4 Screws (Bag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
K Caster Foot A ssemb ly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
L Hose Storage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
M Op erator’ s M anual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Blower Port
Handle
Collection Tank
Latch
Drain
Caster Foot
Power Head
On/Off Switch
Hose Storage Rack
Vacuum Port
Caster
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