MasterForce 240-5417 User manual

Wet/Dry Vacuums
240-5417
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And
Understand Operator's Manual. Save These Instructions For Future
Reference.

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SECTION PAGE
Safety Instructions & Warnings ......................................................................................................2
Double Insulation Instructions ........................................................................................................4
Extension Cords .............................................................................................................................4
Unpacking & Checking Carton Contents........................................................................................5
General Assembly Instructions.......................................................................................................7
Dry Vacuum Operation .................................................................................................................10
Liquid Vacuum Operation .............................................................................................................12
Blower Operation..........................................................................................................................14
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................16
Installing & Cleaning Cartridge Filter............................................................................................18
Dust Bag Installation Instructions..................................................................................................19
Installing & Cleaning Foam Wet Filter ..........................................................................................20
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................21
Exploded View & Parts List ..........................................................................................................22
Notes ............................................................................................................................................23
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................24
Thank you for purchasing this wet/dry vacuum cleaner. Feel condent
that with this vacuum cleaner you are obtaining a high quality product
engineered for optimal performance. This vacuum is capable of picking
up liquids and dry materials.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Gallon
"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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract our attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are
no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual,
including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION”, before
using this wet/dry vacuum. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER: Failure to obey this warning WILL result in death or serious injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or serious injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal injury to
yourself or others or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of re, electric shock and personal injury.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
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.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in explosion, fire and/or serious injury:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
• Do not run vacuum unattended.
• 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.
• 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.
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

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This Wet/Dry Vacuum is double insulated,
eliminating the need for a separate grounding
system. Use only identical replacements parts.
Read the instructions for Servicing Double-
Insulated Wet/Dry Vacuums before servicing.
Use this vacuum as described in this manual.
Observe the following warnings that appear on
the motor housing of your vacuum.
DOUBLE INSULATED - GROUNDING
NOT REQUIRED - WHEN SERVICING
USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT EXPOSE
TO RAIN. STORE INDOORS.
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.
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.
DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS
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 cleaner 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
More than Not more than A.W.G. Wire Size
0 6 18 16 16 14
610 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 NOT RECOMMENDED

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Crevice Tool
Extension Wands
Floor Brush / Squeegee
Nozzle
Cartridge Filter
Utility Nozzle
Hose
Vacuum Assembly
Noise Diffuser
Hose Storage Rack Operator’s Manual
4 Screws (Bag) Caster Foot
Assembly
Foam Wet Filter
UNPACKING & CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS
NOTE: The hose and accessories for this vacuum are 2-1/2'' (6.4 cm) diameter.
Remove all contents from the box. Remove the power head and take out any contents inside
the collection tank. Check each item against the carton contents list.

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UNPACKING & CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS
Blower Port
Handle
Collection Tank
Latch
Drain
Caster Foot
Accessory Storage
Power Head
On/Off Switch
Hose Storage Rack
Vacuum Port
Caster

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
A Philips head screwdriver is required.
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.
UNPACKING YOUR WET/DRY VACUUM &
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected
from the outlet (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
2. Undo the latches (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
3. Lift the power head off the collection tank
(Fig. 3).
Fig. 3
4.Remove the contents from inside the
collection tank. Make sure you have all
contents as listed on page 5 (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
5.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 (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
6. Position the hose storage rack as illustrated.
Fully insert one end of the hose storage rack
into the slot illustrated by the arrow, then pull
the other end of the hose storage rack to

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align with the corresponding arrow and insert
into the slot until it is secured in place
(Fig. 6a-6d).
.
Fig. 6
a
c d
b
7. Your vacuum comes ready for dry vacuum
cleaning. If the cartridge filter is not installed,
refer to page 18 for installation instructions
(Fig. 7 & 8).
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
8. For wet vacuum cleaning, remove the
cartridge filter, and install the supplied foam
wet filter. See page 20 for the foam wet filter
installation instructions (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
9. Place the power head back on the collection
tank and secure into place using the latches
(Fig. 10 & 11).
Fig.10 Fig.11
10. Insert the locking end of the hose into the
vacuum port on the collection tank and turn
to lock into place (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
12. Choose the desired accessory and insert
onto the end of the hose or extension wand
(Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOISE DIFFUSER
For quiet operation, install the noise diffuser
into the blower port by inserting the locking end
of the diffuser into the blower port and turning
clockwise to lock into place (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
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.