HART VJC507PF-C-3701 User manual

VJC507PF-C-3701
5 Gallon / 19 L Wet/Dry Vacuum
Aspirateur D’Atelier Sec Et Humide 19 L / 5 Gallons
Aspiradora en Seco/Mojado de 19 L / 5 Galones
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Safety Information 2-3
Symbols 4
Features 4
Assembly 5-7
Operation 8-11
Maintenance 12-14
Troubleshooting 15
Warranty 15
Exploded View 16
Parts List 17
 Parts/Service
Back Page
THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE
READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using this product.
LE PRÉSENT LIVRET D’INSTRUCTIONS CON-
TIENT DES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPOR-
TANTES. VEUILLEZ LE LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT
ET LE CONSERVER AFIN DE POUVOIR VOUS
Y RÉFÉRER ULTÉRIEUREMENT.
AVERTISSEMENT: An de
réduire tous risques de blessures, l’utilisateur
doit lire et assimiler le contenu du manuel
d’utilisation avant de se servir de ce produit.
ESTE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES CON-
TIENE IMPORTANTE INFORMACIÓN DE
SEGURIDAD. POR FAVOR LEA Y CONSERVE
PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir
el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y
comprender el manual del operador antes de
usar este producto.
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
Consignes de sécurité 1-3
Symboles 4
Caractéristiques 5
Assemblage 5-7
Utilisation 8-11
Entretien 12-14
Dépannage 15
Garantie 16
Vue Éclatée 17
Liste Des Pièces 18
 Pièces/Réparations
Dernière Page
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
Información de seguridad 1-3
Símbolos 3
Características 4
Armado 4-6
Funcionamiento 7-10
Mantenimiento 11-13
 ResoluciónDeProblemas 14
Garantía 15
Vista En Detalle 16
Lista De Piezas 17
 PartesyServicio
Páginas Posteriores

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM.
Readandunderstandthisoperator’smanualand
alllabelsonthevacuumcleanerbeforeoperating.
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying
alertandknowinghowyourvacuumworks.Use
thisvacuumonlyasdescribedinthismanual.To
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your
vacuum, use only manufacturer recommended
accessories.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Whenusingavacuum,basicprecautionsshould
always be followed including the following:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GALLONS
"Tank Size" refers to the actual tank volume, and does not reect capacity available during operation.
PEAK HP
“Peak Horsepower” is a term used in the wet-dry vac industry for consumer comparison purposes. It does not
denote the operational horsepower output of a wet-dry vac, but rather the horsepower output of a motor, including
the motor’s inertial contribution, achieved in laboratory testing. In actual use, motors do not operate at the peak
horsepower shown.
• Donotrunvacuumunattended.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where
theymaybepresent.
• Donot vacuum,oruse thisvacuum near
flammableliquids,gases,orexplosivevapors
like gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluids,
cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas,
hydrogen,or explosivedustslike coaldust,
magnesiumdust,grain dust,or gunpowder.
Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable
vaporsordust.
• Toreducetheriskofhealthhazardsfromvapors
ordusts,donotvacuumtoxicmaterials.
• Donotuseorstorenearhazardousmaterials.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
• Donotexposetorain.Storeindoors.
• Ifvacuumisnotworkingasitshould,hasbeen
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
intowater,returnittoaservicecenter.
• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,
grasptheplug,notthecord.
• Donotusewithdamagedcordorplug.
• 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.
• Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donotrunthevacuumovercord.
• Donothandleplugorvacuumwithwethands.
• Donot usewithout dustbag and/orfilters in
place.
• Donotallowtobeusedasatoy.Closeattention
isnecessarywhenusedbyornearchildren.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental
starting, unplug power cord before changing
orcleaningfilter.
• Donotleavevacuumwhenpluggedin.Unplug
fromoutletwhennotinuseandbeforeservicing.
• Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
• Unplug before connecting or disconnecting
hose,oranyotheraccessories.
• 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.
• Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.
• Useonlyasdescribedinthismanual.Useonly
manufacturer’srecommendedattachments.
• Thisvacuumisprovidedwithdoubleinsulation.
Use only identical replacement parts. See
DOUBLEINSULATIONINSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Toreducetheriskofinjuryfrommovingparts-Unplug
beforeservicing.

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Extension Cords
WhenusinganextensioncordwithyourWet/DryVacuumrefertothefollowingtabletodeterminethe
requiredA.W.G.wiresize.Beforeusingthevacuummakesurethepowercordandextensioncordare
ingoodworkingcondition.Makerepairsorreplacementsbeforeusingthevacuumcleaner.Onlyuse
extensioncordsthatareratedforoutdooruse.
Length of Extension Cord
120V 25ft(7.62m) 50ft(15.24m) 100ft(30.48m) 150ft(45.72m)
Ampere rating
A.W.G.WireSize
More than Not more
than
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not recommended
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock - Do not expose to
rain.Storeindoors.
WARNING:
Servicingofdouble-insulatedwet/dryvacuum-With
a double-insulated wet/dry vacuum, 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.Servicingadoubleinsulatedwet/dryvacuum
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system
andshouldbedoneonlybyqualifiedservicepersonnel.
Replacement parts for a double-insulated wet/dry
vacuummustbeidenticaltothe parts theyreplace.
Your double-insulated wet/dry vac is marked with
the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’ and the symbol
(square within a square)   may also be marked on
theappliance.
WARNING:
For your own safety, read and understand the
operator’s manual. Do not run unattended. Do not
pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable, or other
hazardous materials. Do not use around explosive
liquidsorvapors.
CAUTION:
Do not vacuum drywall dust, fireplace soot, or ash
withstandardwet/dryfilter.Thistypeofdustisvery
fine which may not be captured by the filter and cause
damagetomotor.Whenvacuumingfinedustuseafine
dustfilter(soldseparately).
DOUBLE INSULATED
Grounding not required - When servicing use only
identicalreplacementparts.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock - Unplug before
cleaningorservicing.
When using as blower:
• Directairdischargeonlyatworkarea.
• DonotuseWet/DryVacuumasasprayer.
• Donotdirectairatbystanders.
• Keepchildrenawaywhenblowing.
• Wearsafetygoggles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
Double Insulation Instructions
ThisWet/DryVacuum isdouble insulated,
eliminating the need for a separate grounding
system. Use only identical replacement parts.
Read the instructions for Servicing Double-
InsulatedWet/DryVacuumbeforeservicing.Use
thisvacuumasdescribedinthismanual.
Observethefollowingwarningsthatappearonthe
motorhousingofyourvacuum.

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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation,which,ifnotavoided,
willresultindeathorseriousinjury.
WARNING: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation,which,ifnotavoided,
couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
CAUTION: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation,which,ifnotavoided,
mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.
NOTICE: (WithoutSafetyAlertSymbol)Indicatesasituationthatmayresult
inpropertydamage.

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FEATURES
ASSEMBLY
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Weight….......................................................................................................................11.46lbs.(5.2kg)
AssembledDimensions......….........................................14.96x13.78x21.73in.(380x350x552mm)
TOOLS NEEDED
See Figure 1.
Thefollowingtool(notincludedordrawntoscale)
is needed for assembly:
•Phillipsheadscrewdriver
SCREWDRIVER
FIG. 1
LOOSE PARTS LIST
See Figure 2.
Removeallcontentsfromthebox.Removethe
power head and take out any contents inside
thecollectiontank.Checkeachitemagainstthe
loosepartslist.
•VacuumAssembly………….....................………..1
•Handle……………………..................…………..1
•CasterFootAssembly……..................…………..4
•Hose………………………..................…………..1
•ExtensionWand……………......................….….3
•CartridgeFilter……………..................………….1
•FilterRetainer...………......................…………...1
•FoamWetFilter………...........................…….....1
•CreviceTool...………...........................…….......1
•UtilityNozzle…..……………....................……….1
•FloorBrush/SqueegeeNozzle............…………….1
•DustBag........………...........................…….......1
•6Screws(Bag)..……...........................…….......1
•Operator’sManual.…...........................…….......1
NOTE: The hose and accessories for this
vacuum are 1.25'' (31.75 mm) diameter.
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
HOSE
EXTENSION WANDS
FILTER RETAINER
CASTER FOOT
ASSEMBLY
UTILITY
NOZZLE
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
FOAM WET
FILTER
CREVICE
TOOL
FIG. 2
CARTRIDGE
FILTER
HANDLE
6 SCREWS
(BAG)
DUST
BAG
FLOOR BRUSH/
SQUEEGEE
NOZZLE

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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING YOUR WET/DRY VACUUM
See Figures 3-5.
• Verify that the power cord is disconnected from
theoutlet.
• Undothelatches.
• Liftthepowerheadoffthecollectiontank.
• Removethecontentsfrominsidethecollection
tank;makesureyouhaveallcontentsaslisted
onpage5.
WARNING:
Donotplugthepowercordintoapoweroutlet.Make
sure the plug is disconnected before assembling the
wet/dryvacuum.Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,
donotexposetorain.
FIG. 5
FIG. 4
FIG. 3
2
1
LATCH
POWER HEAD
FIG. 8
FIG. 7
FIG. 6
ATTACHING THE CASTERS
See Figure 6.
• Turn the collection tank upside down and
insert the four caster feet into the slots on
the collection tank and tighten with supplied
screws. Verify that the casters are mounted
correctly.Donotover-tightenscrews.
CASTER FOOT
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
See Figure 7.
• Attach the handle into the slots located on the
top of the power head and secure with supplied
screws.
INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGE FILTER
See Figures 8-9.
• Your vacuum comes ready for dry vacuum
cleaning.Ifthecartridgefilterisnotinstalled,
refertopage13forinstallationinstructions.
FIG. 9
CARTRIDGE
FILTER

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE DUST COLLECTION BAG
See Figure 10.
• Optional:Forimproveddustfiltration,fitthedust
bag flange onto the inlet port, taking care not to
damagethebag.
INSTALLING THE FOAM WET FILTER
See Figure 11.
• Forwetvacuumcleaning,removethecartridge
filter, and install the supplied foam wet filter.
See page 14 for the foam wet filter installation
instructions.
ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD
See Figure 12.
• Place the power head back on the collection
tank aligning the top section with the latches,
andsnapintoplace.
ATTACHING THE HOSE
See Figure 13.
• Insert the locking end of the hose into the
vacuum port of the collection tank and turn
clockwisetolockintoplace.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENTS
See Figure 14.
• Choose the desired attachment and insert onto
theendofthehoseorextensionwand.
POLARIZED PLUG
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade 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.Double
insulation eliminates the need for the three
wire grounded power cord and grounded power
supplysystem.
FIG. 12
FIG. 11
FIG. 14
FIG. 10
FIG. 13
FOAM WET
FILTER
HOSE
POWER HEAD
DUST
BAG

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OPERATION
DRY VACUUMING
See Figures 15-23.
FIG. 18
FIG. 22
FIG. 17
FIG. 21
FIG. 16
FIG. 20
FIG. 15
FIG. 19
WARNING:
Be sure to read, understand, and apply information
entitled “SAFETY INFORMATION”. 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.
CAUTION:
Donotvacuumdrywalldust,fireplacesoot,orashwith
standardwet/dryfilter.Thisisaveryfinedustwhichwill
not be captured by the filter and may cause damage
tomotor.Whenvacuumingfinedustuseafinedust
filter(soldseparately).
WARNING:
Donotplugthepowercordintoapoweroutlet.Make
sure the plug is disconnected before changing the
filters.
DUST BAG
CARTRIDGE
FILTER
POWER HEAD
ON/OFF
SWITCH

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OPERATION
• Verify that the power cord is disconnected from
theoutlet.
• In order to prepare your vacuum for dry
vacuuming, make sure the cartridge filter
completely covers the filter cage against the
powerhead.Yourwet/dryvacuumcomeswith
thecartridgefilterpre-installed.Forinstallation
instructions,seepage13.
• Place the filter retainer on the top of the
cartridge filter and tighten down by turning the
retainerhandleclockwise.
• Optional:Forimproveddustfiltration,fitthedust
bag flange onto the inlet port, taking care not to
damagethebag.
• Place the power head back on the collection
tankandsecureitinplaceusingthelatches.
• Insert the locking end of the hose into the
vacuum port on the collection tank and lock
intoplace.
• Choose the desired attachment and insert onto
theendofthehoseorextensionwand.
• Verifythattheswitchisinthe‘O’OFFposition
before plugging the power cord into the power
outlet.Plugthepowercordintotheoutlet.
• Turn the motor on by flipping the switch to the
‘I’ONpositionandbeginvacuuming.
• Onceyouhavecompletedvacuuming,flipthe
switchtothe‘O’OFFpositionandunplugthe
powercordfromtheoutlet.
O = OFF I = ON
DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR
LIQUID VACUUMING.
DO NOT USE THE DUST BAG FOR LIQUID
VACUUMING.
• Verify that the power cord is disconnected from
theoutlet.Makesurethatthecollectiontankis
cleanandfreeofdustanddirt.
• Removethecartridgefilter,thencarefullyinstall
thefoamwetfilteroverthefiltercageandplace
thepowerheadbackonthecollectiontank.For
foam wet filter installation instructions, see page
14.
DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR
LIQUID VACUUMING.
DO NOT USE THE DUST BAG FOR LIQUID
VACUUMING.
• Insert the locking end of the hose into the
vacuum port on the collection tank and lock
intoplace.
• Choose the desired attachment and insert onto
theendofthehoseorextensionwand.
• Verifythattheswitchisinthe‘O’OFFposition
before plugging the power cord into the power
outlet.Plugthepowercordintotheoutlet.
• Turn the motor on by flipping the switch to the
‘I’ONpositionandbeginvacuuming.
• Onceyouhavecompletedvacuuming,flipthe
on/offswitchtothe‘O’OFFpositionandunplug
thepowercordfromtheoutlet.
• After use, empty the collection tank, clean, and
drytheinsideandoutsideofthecollectiontank.
IMPORTANT!When vacuuminglargequantities
of liquids, do not immerse the nozzle completely
intheliquid;leaveagapatthetipofthenozzle
openingtoallowairinflow.Themachineisfitted
with a float valve that stops the suction action
WARNING:
Be sure to read, understand, and apply information
entitled “SAFETY INFORMATION”. 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 the power cord into the power outlet.
Make sure the plug is disconnected before changing
thefilters.
FIG. 23 LIQUID VACUUMING
See Figures 24-29.

10 English
OPERATION
when the collection tank reaches its maximum
capacity. You will notice an increase in motor
speed.Whenthishappens,turnoffthemachine,
disconnect from power supply, and drain the liquid
into a suitable receptacle or drain. To continue
vacuuming,refitthepowerheadtothecollection
tank.Afterwetvacuuming,turnthemachineoff
andremoveplugfrompowersupply.Emptythe
collection tank, clean and dry the inside and
outsidebeforestorage.
REMEMBER! The foam wet filter must be
removedafterwetvacuumingandthecartridge
filtermustbeinstalledbeforedryvacuumingagain.
BLOWER OPERATION
See Figures 30-36.
This wet/dry vacuum has blowing capabilities.
To use the blower feature follow the instructions
listed. FIG. 29
FIG. 28
FIG. 27
WARNING:
AlwayswearsafetygogglescomplyingwithANSIZ87.1
(orinCanada,CSAZ94.3)beforeusingblower.
WARNING:
Keepbystandersclearfromblowingdebris.
WARNING:
Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust that might
beinhaled.
FIG. 26
FIG. 25
FIG. 24