Owner’s Manual

1 PN#8600008361. Version: C. WET / DRY VACUUM. owner 's Manual important : READ OPERATOR'S Manual BEFORE USING! Manufactured in China Toll-free helpline for replacement parts 1-888-899-0146. 2011 Alton Industry Ltd. Group - All Rights Reserved For replacement bags: Manutel 2087 av. Chartier Dorveal, QC H9P 1H3 Canada 1 800 561 1773. Stanley@ WWW. EXTENSION CORDS. When using the appliance at a distance where an extension cord becomes necessary, a -conductor rounding cord of adequate size must be used for safety , and to prevent loss of power and overheating. Use the table below to determine wire size required. To determine ampere rating of your vacuum, refer to nameplate located on rear of motor cover. Before using appliance, inspect power cord for loose or exposed wires and damaged insulation. Make any needed repairs or replacements before using your appliance. Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords which have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the extension cord's plug.

2 When vacuuming liquids, be sure the extension cord connection does not come in contact with the liquid. NOTE: STATIC SHOCKS ARE COMMON IN DRY AREAS OR WHEN THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF THE AlR IS. LOW. THIS IS ONLYTEMPORARY AND DOES NOT AFFECTTHE USE OF THE REDUCE THE. FREQUENCY OF STATIC SHOCKS IN YOUR HOME, THE BEST REMEDY IS TO ADD MOISTURE TO THE AlR. WITH ACONSOLE OR INSTALLED HUMIDIFIER. Volts Total length of cord in feet 120V 25 50 100 150. Ampere Rating More - Not More AWG. Than 0-6 18 16 16 14. 6-10 18 16 14 12. 10-12 16 16 14 12. 12-16 14 12 Not recommended TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. important SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS---------------------------- ---------------------------------------- --------------2. 2. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS---------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ----------2. 3. INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------3. 4. UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS-------------------------------- -------------------------------3.

3 5. UNPACKING AND SET UP SUMMARY--------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ----------4. 6. CASTER/ACCESSORY HOLDER ASSEMBLY-------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 4. 7. FILTERS ASSEMBLY-------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------4. 8. POWER HEAD ASSEMBLY-------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------------5. 9. OPERATION ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------5-6. 10. ACCESSORIES----------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- -6-7. 11. MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------7. 12. STORAGE--------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- -----8.

4 13. TROUBLE SHOOTING-------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------------------8. 14. EXPLODED VIEW MAIN UNIT------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------- ---------------9. 15. PARTS LIST MAIN UNIT------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------- ---------------------10. 16. WARRANTY-------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------11. important safety INSTRUCTIONS & GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS. When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should may affect the performance of the motor or be exhausted be always followed, including the following: READ ALL back into the air. Additional dust bags are available. INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. 19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job. It can become a tripping hazard. ATTENTION!

5 20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks. 21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to operate. Retain for future reference. use. 22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects DANGER! being blown into eyes, which can result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum. Never operate this unit when flammable materials or vapors 23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common are present because electrical devices produce arcs or sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner when you are tired, sparks that can cause a fire or explosion. distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or NEVER OPERATE UNATTENDED! medication causing diminished control. WARNING! NOTE: Use only as described in this Manual . Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: 1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in.

6 Unplug from outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. when not in use and before servicing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instruction. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not expose to rain store indoors. This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or 3. Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet before breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for removing the tank cover electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance 4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor when used by or near children. and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate 5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, contact ALTON Corporation all local codes and ordinances.

7 6. for assistance. Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a WARNING! door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING. not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. surfaces. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE. 7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug;. not the cord. PERSON IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE. 8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands. OUTLET IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT MODIFY THE. 9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any PLUG PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE. IF IT WILL NOT FIT. openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A. that may reduce air flow. QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. 10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away 24. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit.

8 The from openings and moving parts. grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in picture a . 11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as The grounded outlet that looks like the plug illustrated in picture cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. b . The customer only needs to plug the grounded plug into the 12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place. grounded outlet which could accomplish the grounding. 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. 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 25.

9 No adaptor should be used with this appliance. filter and dust bag in place. These are very fine particles that -2- INTRODUCTION. This Wet/Dry Vacuum is intended to household and workshop use. It may be used for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used as a blower. Read this operator's Manual to familiarize yourself with the product features and to understand the specific usage of your new vacuum. UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS. ATTENTION! Remove contents of carton. Check each item against the Carton Contents list. Call 1-888-899-0146 or email us at if any parts are damaged or missing. Not standard with all models ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. A Vacuum Assembly 1 G Caster dolly 2. B Flexible hose 1 H Caster 4. C Utility brush 1 J Cartridge Filter 1. D Floor brush 1 K Disposable filter bag 1. E Crevice nozzle 1 L Accessories holder 1. F Extension wand 2 M User Manual 1. -3- UNPACKING & SET-UP SUMMARY. 1. Pull lid latches in an outward motion, remove power head and some accessories that may have been shipped in the tank.

10 2. Attach casters following the instructions in this Manual . 3. Before replacing power head, refer to Filters Assembly and Power Head Assembly and Operation in this Manual to ensure you have the proper filters installed for your cleaning operation. 4. Replace power head, and apply pressure with thumb to each latch until it snaps tightly in place. Make sure all lid latches are clamped securely. 5. Insert the flexible hose end into inlet of tank. 6. Attach the extension wands to the accessory end of the hose. Twist slightly to tighten the connection. 7. Attach one of the cleaning accessories (depending on your cleaning requirements) on the extension wands. Twist slightly to tighten the connection. 8. Plug the cord into the wall outlet. Your cleaner is ready for use CASTER / ACCESSORY HOLDER ASSEMBLY. Not standard with all models 1. Invert dust tank, Insert caster (part H) into foot by placing stem of caster into the holes provided. Apply pressure and twisting motion until casters snap into place.