Westinghouse VC14130 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VC14130
WET / DRY VACUUM
Note : Read and understand this manual before use.
Keep this manual for future reference.
C
US
120 V
60 Hz
7A
3HP
3
Gal
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be always followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
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ATTENTION
Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to operate. Retain for future reference
DANGER
Never operate this unit when flammable materials or vapors are present because
electrical devices produce arcs or sparks that can cause a fire or explosion.
NEVER OPERATE UNATTENDED!
WARNING
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. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding
Instruction.
2. Do not expose to rain—store indoors.
3. Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet before removing the tank cover
4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
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, contact
WESTINGHOUSE for assistance.
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 openings blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything 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/or filters in place.
13. Turn o 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. Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil base paint,
lacquers, etc.
17. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials
such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials.
18. Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without filter and dust bag
in place. These are very fine particles that may aect the performance of the motor
or be exhausted back into the air. Additional dust bags are available.
19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job.
It can become a tripping hazard.
20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes,
which can result in eye damage.
Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use
vacuum cleaner when you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication causing diminished control.
NOTE: Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS / GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN
RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE PERSON IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE OUTLET
IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH THE
APPLIANCE. IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
24. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit.
a）. The grounded outlet that looks like the plug illustrated in picture.
b）. The customer only needs to plug the grounded plug into the grounded outlet
which could accomplish the grounding.
25. No adaptor should be used with this appliance.
INTRODUCTION
This Wet/Dry Vacuum is intended to household and workshop use. Read this operator’s manual to familiarize yourself with the product features and to understand the
specific usage of your new vacuum
GROUNDING METHODS
GROUNDING PIN
PINTURE A
GROUNDING OUTLET
PINTURE B
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