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Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WORK PIECE AND WORK AREA SET UP .......... 11 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ... 12 TROUBLESHOOTING ...... 13 PARTS LIST ......... 14 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ....15 WARRANTY ......... 16 Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 2...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Do not use any adapter hazardous situation which, if plugs with grounded power tools. not avoided, could result in Unmodified plugs and matching minor or moderate injury. Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3...
  • Page 4: Personal Safety

    Such preventive c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure safety measures reduce the the switch is in the off-position Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 4...
  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

    SAVE THESE tool is maintained. INSTRUCTIONS. Specific Safety Rules Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5...
  • Page 6: Grounding

    OSHA break down, grounding provides a requirements and complies with the low resistance path to carry electricity applicable standards of Underwriters away from the user, reducing the risk Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 6...
  • Page 7: Extension Cords

    0 xxxx/min. cord size. (See Table A.) (RPM) If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    INITIAL SET UP (19). Repeat for the remaining three (3) Casters (#1). INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 8...
  • Page 9 Nut (2). (See six (6) holes in the lip of Outlet (30), Figure 2.) Fan Housing (38) and Packing (29). Secure in place with Nuts (2). (See Figure 4.) Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9...
  • Page 10 Step 9) Place the Filter Bag (35) on top of the Collector (33). Once the Filter Bag is in place, adjust the clamp so that the clip rests between the teeth. Press the clamp down Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 10...
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    Clean, then store the tool nearby that will present a hazard indoors out of children’s reach. while working. Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11...
  • Page 12: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Keep the Motor (8) clean of dirt and debris BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 12...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13...
  • Page 14: Parts List

    Inlet Cover Hex Screw M6-1.0x20 LH Washer Hex Screw M8-1.25x8 Packing Outlet Hose Clamp Hose Collector Belt Filter Bag Collection Bag Handle Fan Housing Bolts & Nuts for Handle Hex Wrench Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 14...
  • Page 15: Assembly Diagram

    Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Item 97869 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    LIMITED 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 this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.

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