Operation; Vacuuming Liquids; Vacuuming Dry Materials - Dirt Hawg DH16000 Manual Del Usuario

16 Gallon Dirt Hawg
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with
flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or
vapors include but are not limited to: lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-
base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but
are not limited to: coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum
explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this
vac as a sprayer for any flammable or combustible liquid. To reduce the risk
of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using the vac for extended
hours or when using it in a noisy area.
The operation of any wet/dry vac can
result in foreign objects being blown
into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear
safety goggles complying with ANSI
Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3) before
commencing operation.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
After you plug the power cord into the outlet,
turn the unit on by pushing the switch from
position "O" to position "l". The symbols used
on the switch actuator are international "On &
Off" symbols. "O" is the symbol for "OFF" and
"l" is the symbol for "ON".
= OFF

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible damage to vac.
2. When using your vac to pick up very fine
dust, it will be necessary for you to replace
your original filter with a 2-stage filter. In
addition you may need to empty the drum
and clean the filter at more frequent
intervals to maintain peak vac performance.
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Operation

WARNING
= ON
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NOTE: The filter must be dry in order to pick
up dry material. If you use your vac to pick up
dust when the filter is wet, the filter will clog
quickly and be very difficult to clean.
3. If your filter is wet but you need to use the
vac to pick up dry material, you can quickly
dry the filter by running the vac without
hose attached for about 10 minutes. The
clean air rushing through the vac will help
dry the filter.
NOTE: The optional 2-stage filter will do a
better job stopping the very fine particles
than the original filter (replacement service
part DHF5000). Replacement filters may be
obtained through retail stores carrying Dirt
Hawg Wet/Dry Vacs or by calling the Dirt
Hawg Wet/Dry Vac Customer Service
Department.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of liquid
the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of liquid we
recommend that the filter be removed. If the
filter is not removed, it will become saturated
and misting may appear in the exhaust.
CAUTION: Do not remove the filter
cage or float. It is there to shut off
airflow when the drum is full of liquids.
3. After using the vac to pick up liquids, the
filter must be dried to reduce the risk of
possible mildew and damage to the filter.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mechanism
will rise automatically to cut off air-flow.
When this happens, turn off the vac, unplug
the power cord, and empty the drum. You
will know that the float has risen because
vac airflow ceases and the motor noise will
become higher in pitch, due to increased
motor speed.