Harbor Freight Tools 09549 User manual
VACUUM CLEANER
Model 09549
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and as-
sembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number
on the inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry
place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
2. Do not operate this Vacuum Cleaner in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Appliances can create
sparkswhich may ignite the dust or fumes.
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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating this Vacuum
Cleaner. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
4. Grounded appliances must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. If the appliance should electrically malfunction
or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.
5. Double insulated appliances are equipped with 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 a polarized outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the
three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
6. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is grounded.
7. Do not expose this Vacuum Cleaner to rain or wet conditions. Water entering
this product will increase the risk of electric shock.
8. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools
or pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immedi-
ately. Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.
9. Do not operate this Vacuum Cleaner outdoors.
PERSONAL SAFETY
10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when oper-
ating this product. Do not use while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating this product
may result in serious personal injury.
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11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
12. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging
in. Carrying this appliance with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in
this appliance with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.
13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning this product on. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of this product may result
in personal injury.
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
TOOL USE AND CARE
15. Do not force this product. Use the correct product for your application. The
correct product will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
16. Do not use this Vacuum Cleaner if the Power Switch does not turn it on or
off. Any product that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous
and must be replaced.
17. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the Vacuum Cleaner. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
18. Store idle appliances out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
This product can be dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
19. Maintain this product with care. Never use this product if it is not working
properly. Have the product checked by a qualified service technician.
20. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the product’s operation. If damaged,
have the product serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained vacuums.
21. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one vacuum may become
hazardous when used on another vacuum.
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SERVICE
22. Service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
23. When servicing this product, use only identical replacement parts. Follow
instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE VACUUM CLEANER.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
Never leave the Vacuum Cleaner unattended when it is plugged into an electrical
outlet. Turn off the Vacuum Cleaner and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
To avoid electrical shock, do not use the Vacuum Cleaner with a damaged Power
Cord or Plug. Do not use the Vacuum Cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or immersed in liquid.
To avoid electrical shock, do not pull or carry the Vacuum Cleaner by its Power
Cord, use the Power Cord as a handle, close a door on the Power Cord, or pull the
Power Cord around sharp corners or edges. Do not unplug the Vacuum Cleaner by
pulling on the Power Cord. Do not run the Vacuum Cleaner over the Power Cord. Keep
the Power Cord away from heated surfaces.
To avoid electrical shock, do not handle the Power Cord Plug or the Vacuum
Cleaner with wet hands.
To avoid accidental fires, do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking such
as cigarettes, matches, hot ashes, etc.
To avoid accidental fires, do not attempt to vacuum combustible or flammable
liquids.
Keep the end of the Hose and other accessories away from your face and body.
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Do not leave the Vacuum Cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attach-
ments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, have it checked and re-
paired by a qualified service technician.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline or use in
areas where they may be present.
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is
adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash and other debris. Do not use the Vacuum Cleaner in areas near flam-
mable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Vacuum Cleaner. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning
on the Vacuum Cleaner.
Always unplug the Vacuum Cleaner from its electrical outlet before performing
inspection, maintenance or cleaning procedures.
When using the Vacuum Cleaner, always maintain a firm grip on the appliance with
both hands.
Do not force large objects into the intake openings of the Vacuum Cleaner or its
accessories. Do not use the Vaccum Cleaner or its accessories if their intake openings
are blocked. Keep the intake openings free of dirt, dust, lint, hair, trash, and anything that
may block or reduce the air flow.
Prior to using the Vacuum Cleaner, make sure the Dust Bag is properly positioned
in place.
Always turn off the Vacuum Cleaner and unplug it from its electrical outlet before
changing accessories or performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
To prevent tripping accidents, always store the Vacuum Cleaner in a clean, dry, out
of the way area.
Household Use. This Vacuum Cleaner is designed for household use only. Never
attempt to pick up wet debris.
WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pace-
maker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES
2 THRU 7 SHOULD BE RETAINED - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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FIGURE A
GROUNDING
WARNING!
GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS
1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong
grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If
the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of elec-
tric shock. (See Figure A.)
2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the
cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the
only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached
to an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure A.)
3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet
should look like those in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualfified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool.
Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the
power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility
before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
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DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS
4. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special
double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with
the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian
Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.)
5. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the
following illustration. (See Figure B.)
FIGURE B
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCES
A double-insulated appliance is marked with one or more of the following: The words
“DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED” or the double insulation symbol
(square within a square).
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor
should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated
appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only
by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance
must be identical to the parts they replace.
This appliance is provided with a 2-blade, polarized attachment plug. 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 qualifed electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
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1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools
can use either a two or three wire extension cord.
2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge
extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a
serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.
(See Figure C)
3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord.
For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
(See Figure C)
4. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make
sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required.
(See Figure C)
5. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate
amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.
(See Figure C)
EXTENSION CORDS
FIGURE C
6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the
suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.
7. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified
electrician before using it.
8. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or
wet areas.
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SYMBOLOGY
Double Insulated
Canadian Standards
Association
Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.
Volts Alternating Current
Amperes
No Load Revolutions
per Minute (RPM)
noxxxx/min.
A
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer
to the Assembly Diagram on page 15.
1. WARNING! Always make sure the Power Cord (part #15) of the Vacuum
Cleaner is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to adding any accessories or
making any adjustments to the tool.
2. To empty and clean the Dust Bag (part #6), depress the Release Switch
(part #1) and pull out the Front Cover (part #8). Remove the Dust Bag from the
Front Cover. Empty the dirt and debris from the Dust Bag, and replace the Dust
Bag in the Front Cover. Then, replace the Front Cover onto the Body
(parts #4, #17) of the Vacuum Cleaner. NOTE: If necessary, the Dust Bag may
be washed in cold water. Make sure the Dust Bag is completely dry before
reinstalling it in the Vacuum Cleaner. (See Figure D)
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 15
are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
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3. To attach the Crevice Brush (part #12) or Dust Brush (part#11), insert the
Crevice Brush or Dust Brush into the Suction Hole located in the front of the
Front Cover (part #8). (See Figure E)
4. To attach the Hose (part #13), insert the Hose into the Suction Hole located in
the front of the Front Cover (part #8). Then, attach the Crevice Brush (part #12)
or Dust Brush (part #11) to the other end of the Hose.
(See Figure F)
DUST BAG
(#6)
FRONT COVER
(#8)
RELEASE SWITCH
(#1)
BODY
(#4, #17)
FRONT
COVER
(#8)
FIGURE D
CREVICE
BRUSH
(#12)
FRONT COVER
(#8)
FRONT COVER
(#8)
DUST
BRUSH
(#11)
SUCTION
HOLE
SUCTION
HOLE
FIGURE E
CREVICE
BRUSH
(#12)
DUST
BRUSH
(#11)
HOSE
(#13)
HOSE
(#13)
FRONT
COVER
(#8)
FRONT
COVER
(#8)
FIGURE F
5. To attach the Handle (part #16) and Turbo Brush (part #14), insert the Handle
into the Mounting Hole located at the rear of the Body (parts #4, #17). Make sure
the slots in the Body correctly fit the Handle. Depress the Plastic Button on the
Handle and pull out the smaller tube of the Handle. Then, insert the Floor Brush
into the Suction Hole located in the front of the Front Cover (part #8).
(See Figure G)
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6. To operate the Vacuum Cleaner, plug the Power Cord (part #15) into the near-
est 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet.
7. Depress the Power Switch (part #19) to start the Vacuum Cleaner.
(See Figure H)
8. CAUTION: always maintain a firm grip on the Vacuum Cleaner with both hands.
9. To prevent tripping or falling accidents, keep the Power Cord (part #15) away
from your feet and legs. Use extreme caution when cleaning stairways, etc.
10. Do not attempt to force the Vacuum Cleaner to pick up dirt and debris faster than
it is intended to do so. Vacuum the floor or object slowly.
11. Do not force large objects into the intake openings of the Vacuum Cleaner
or its accessories. Do not use the Vaccum Cleaner or its accessories if their
intake openings are blocked. Keep the intake openings free of dirt, dust, lint,
hair, trash, and anything that may block or reduce the air flow.
12. After the cleaning job is completed, turn the Power Switch (part #19) to its “OFF”
position. Then unplug the Power Cord (part #15) from its electrical outlet.
13. Make sure to store the Vacuum Cleaner in a clean, dry, out-of-the-way area.
HANDLE
(#16)
FRONT
COVER
(#8)
FIGURE G
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING
1. WARNING! Make sure the Power Switch (part #19) of the Vacuum Cleaner
is in its “OFF” position and that the appliance is unplugged from its electrical
outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TURBO
BRUSH
(#14)
2. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Vacuum Cleaner.
Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, damaged
electrical wiring, damaged accessories, and any other condition that may affect
its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem cor-
rected before further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
3. TO CLEAN THE DUST BAG (part #6) refer to page 11 of this manual.
4. Use only a clean cloth and mild detergent to clean the body of the Vacuum
Cleaner. Do not use solvents. Do not immerse any part of the appliance in liquid.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIA-
GRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBU-
TOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE
IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTUER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EX-
PRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY
CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL
RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR RE-
PLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT
PARTS THERETO.
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NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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