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WET/DRY VACUUM
13 GAL. CAPACITY
Model 97677
SET UP AnD OPERATInG InSTRUCTIOnS
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nOTICE is used to SAVE ThIS MAnUAL Notice address practices Keep this manual for the safety not related to personal injury. warnings and precautions, assembly, CAUTIOn, without operating, inspection, maintenance and CAUTIOn the safety alert cleaning procedures. Write the product’s symbol, is used to address serial number in the back of the manual near practices not related to the assembly diagram (or month and year of personal injury. purchase if product has no number). Keep thi
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outlets will reduce risk of electric before plugging in. Carrying power shock. tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have b. Avoid body contact with grounded the switch on invites accidents. surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is d. Do not overreach. Keep proper an increased risk of electric shock if footing and balance at all times. your body is grounded. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situati
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power tool’s operation. If damaged, 7. Do not leave the Wet/Dry Vacuum have the power tool repaired before unattended when it is plugged into use. Many accidents are caused by an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, poorly maintained power tools. and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving. f. Use the power tool and its accessories in accordance with 8. This Wet/Dry Vacuum is designed these instructions and in the manner for vacuuming only non-harmful intended for this p
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activities, contains chemicals GROUnDInG known [to the State of California] to TO PREVEnT cause cancer, birth defects or other WARnInG ELECTRIC ShOCk reproductive harm. Some examples AnD DEATh FROM of these chemicals are: InCORRECT GROUnDInG • Lead from lead-based paints WIRE COnnECTIOn: • Crystalline silica from bricks and Check with a qualified cement or other masonry products electrician if you are in doubt • Arsenic and chromium from as to whether the outlet is chemically
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of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug in the preceding illustration. (See and Outlet.) Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.) 2. The grounding prong in the plug is Extension Cords connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding 1. Grounded tools require a three wire system in the tool. The green wire extension cord. Double nsulated i in the cord must be the only wire tools can use either a two or three connected to the tool’s grounding wire extension cord. system and must neve
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8. Protect the extension cords from Symbology sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. Double Insulated RECOMMEnDED MInIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTEnSIOn CORDS* (120/240 VOLT) Canadian Standards Association EXTEnSIOn CORD nAMEPLATE LEnGTh Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. AMPERES (at full load) Volts Alternating Current V~ 0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14 Amperes A 3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12 No Load Revolutions per Minute 5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12 n xxxx/min. 0 (RPM) 7.1
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Product Features FIGURE FIGURE A A 50 1. See Figure A. a. Suction hose (50). 82 18 29 b. Telescopic Suction Tube (82). 80 67 9 c. Drain hose (29). 19 d. Upper handle (18). 20 49 e. Switch knob (80). 35 f. Upper Cover (9). 36 g. handle Pipe (19) 40 h. Lower handle (20). 45 i. Intake Port (49). 83 j. Tank (35). 84 63 k. Wheel Cover (36). 54 l. Wheel (40). 53 45 m. Caster (45). n. Wet & Dry Brush (83). 85 o. Filter Cage (84). 29 82 83 p. Safety Float (63). 86 88 q. Cartridge Filter (54). 50 r.
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(67) to the left or right. General Operation Instructions (See Figure A.) 11. Guide the accessory Wet & Dry Dry Vacuuming: Brush (83), Crevice Nozzle (86), 1. Unlock the Right Latch (34) and Left (Furniture Brush (87) with slight Latch (59). Then remove the Upper pressure, slowly and evenly, over the Cover (9). dirt and debris. (See Figure A.) (See Figure A, and Assy. Diagram.) 12. When finished vacuuming, turn 2. If using the Cartridge Filter (54), the Switch Knob (80) to its “OFF”
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Wet Vacuuming: 11. IMPORTAnT: The Wet/Dry Vacuum features Safety Float (63) which will 1. Unlock the Right Latch (34) and Left automatically stops the vacuuming Latch (59). Then remove the Upper when the Tank (35) is full (as Cover (9). indicated when the Motor speed (See Figure A, and Assy. Diagram.) increases). If this happens, turn off the Switch Knob (80) and unplug the 2. Snap the Foam Filter (85) over unit from its electrical outlet. Then the Filter Cage (84). nOTE: The
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3. Always store the Wet/Dry Vacuum MAInTEnAnCE AnD in a clean, dry, safe location out SERVICInG of reach of children and other unauthorized people. Procedures not specifically explained in this manual 4. WARnInG! If the supply cord of must be performed only by a this power tool is damaged, it must qualified technician. be replaced only by a qualified service technician. TO PREVEnT WARnInG SERIOUS InjURY FROM ACCIDEnTAL OPERATIOn: Turn the Power Switch knob (80) of the Wet/Dry Va
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TROUBLEShOOTInG Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Vacuum will not 1. No power at outlet. 1. Check power at outlet. start. 2. Cord not connected. 2. Check that cord is plugged in. 3. On/Off switch is not turned On. 3. Turn On the switch. When dry 1. Cartridge Filter is clogged or Tank is 1. Turn off Vacuum, and disconnect the unit from vacuuming, Motor full. its electrical outlet. Then clean out Cartridge becomes labored. Filter and/or Tank. When wet 1. Tank is full of water. 1. Turn of
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PARTS LIST Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 1 Decorative Cover 1 45 Caster (55mm) 2 2A Screw (ST4.2x16-F) 24 46 Base 1 3 Upper Cover Pressing Plate 2 47 Intake Bracket 1 4A Screw (ST3.5x16-F) 3 48 Intake Seal 1 5A Screw (ST2.9x8-F) 4 49 Intake Port 1 6 Tool Interface 1 50 Suction Hose 1 7 Tool Interface 1 51 Pressing Cover Sealing Bar 2 8 Upper Cover Interface Plate 1 52 Sealing Washer B 2 9 Upper Cover 1 53 Filter Cover 1 10 Connecting Cap (#3) 1 54 Cartridge Filter 1 11 Power Co
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM A A A A A A A A A A 37A A For the following parts, see page 8, Figure A: Telescopic Suction Tube (82) Wet & Dry Brush (83) Filter Cage (84) Foam Filter (85) Crevice nozzle (86) Furniture Brush (87) Dust Bag (88) Suction hose (50) REV 10c SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14
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LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY WARRAnTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped), and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects in materials and workmanship. Harbor Freight Tools also warrants to the original purchaser, for a period of one year from date of purchase, that all
