Use And Care Manual
Page 9
DRY VACUUMING
 WARNING:
BE SURE TO READ, 
UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY INFORMATION, 
ENTITLED ‘SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & 
WARNINGS’. DO NOT VACUUM IN AREAS 
WITH FLAMMABLE GASES, VAPORS, OR 
EXPLOSIVE DUSTS IN THE AIR. FLAMMABLE 
GASES OR VAPORS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT 
LIMITED TO: LIGHTER FLUID, SOLVENT TYPE 
CLEANERS, OIL-BASED PAINTS, GASOLINE, 
ALCOHOL OR AEROSOL SPRAYS. EXPLOSIVE 
DUSTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED 
TO: COAL, MAGNESIUM, GRAIN OR GUN 
POWDER. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HEALTH 
HAZARDS FROM VAPORS OR DUST, DO NOT 
VACUUM TOXIC MATERIALS.
 WARNING:
DO NOT PLUG POWER 
CORD INTO POWER OUTLET. MAKE SURE 
PLUG IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE CHANGING 
OR CLEANING FILTERS. 
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected 
from the outlet. (fig. 1)
Fig. 1
2. In order to prepare your vacuum for dry 
vacuuming, verify that the cartridge filter 
is securely installed. Make sure the filter is 
pushed in until it stops against the power 
head. (fig. 2) (Your Wet/Dry Vac comes 
with the cartridge filter pre-installed, if not 
see page 16 for installation instructions.)
Fig. 2
3. Place filter retainer on top of cartridge filter 
and tighten down by turning the retainer 
handle clockwise. (fig. 3)
Fig. 3
4.  Place the power head back on the collection 
tank, aligning the top section with the 
latches, and snap into place. (fig. 4)
Fig. 4
DRY VACUUM OPERATION










