Vacmaster VK1620SWC User manual

20L 1600W
VK1620SWC
Original Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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Safety Information ..........................................................................................................................
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents.....................................................................................
Assembly........................................................................................................................................
Operation........................................................................................................................................
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................
Technical Data................................................................................................................................
Recycling and Disposal..................................................................................................................
Plug/Fuse Replacement (UK & Ireland Only).................................................................................
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Thank you for purchasing this Vacmaster® wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Feel condent that with
Vacmaster®you are obtaining a high-quality product that is engineered for optimal performance.
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for use with both liquids and dry materials.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
SYMBOLS
Vacuum cleaners of dust category L according to IEC/EN 60335-2-69 for dry vacuuming of
materials with an exposition limit value > 1mg/m3that are hazardous to one's health.
The vacuum cleaner may contain
materials that are hazardous to one's health.
Have the emptying and maintenance, incl. the disposal
of dust-collection container, carried out by specialists.
Appropriate protective equipment is required. Do not
operate the vacuum cleaner without the complete lter
system. Otherwise there is danger to your own health.
WARNING:

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SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be
observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete
operating manual with due care. Keep this manual in a safe
place so that the information is always available. If you give
the equipment to any other person, give them these operating
instructions as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions
and the safety information.
• Never leave the appliance switched on unattended, if you leave
the work area, switch the appliance off or unplug it from the
power supply.
• Do not vacuum or use this Wet and Dry Vacuum cleaner near
ammable liquids, gases or explosive vapours like gasoline
or other fuels, lighter uids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural
gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium
dust, grain dust or gun power. Sparks inside the motor can
ignite ammable vapours or dust.
• This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for the vacuuming of
asbestos or asbestos dust.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Ensure the hose and connections are always pointed away
from the users face, hair, ears and eyes during operation and
never direct the nozzle towards persons or animals.
• Clear the working area of any items or precessions that you do
not wish to be vacuumed before operation.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

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• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapours or dusts, do
not vacuum toxic materials.
• Frequently check that the oat valve positioned underneath the
motor is able to move freely.
• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
• Do not use this vacuum cleaner with a torn lter or without the
lter installed.
• 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 lter.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in.
Unplug from power supply when not in use and before carrying
out maintenance.
• Turn off Wet and Dry Vacuum cleaner before unplugging.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any
ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or
anything that may reduce air ow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a qualied service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• For additional protection: It is recommended that this vacuum
cleaner can be used in conjunction with residual current device
(RCD) with a rated residual current of 30mA or less.
• Always unplug the appliance after use and before cleaning or
changing the lters or accessories.
When carrying out service or repair
operations, all contaminated items which cannot be
satisfactorily cleaned are to be disposed of; such items shall
be disposed of in impervious bags in accordance with any
current regulation for the disposal of such waste.
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON
CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: A Phillips screwdriver is required.
1. Remove all the contents from inside of the vacuum cleaner container.
2. Turn the container upside down. Insert two rear wheels and two front casters into the slots and
apply pressure until they click into place. Secure them with supplied screws (Fig. 1 & 2).
3. Your vacuum cleaner comes ready for dry vacuum cleaning with the cartridge lter and nylon
pre-lter pre-installed. If the cartridge lter and nylon pre-lter are not installed, refer to page 10.
4. Optionally, for improved dust ltration, fully t the dust bag ange onto the inlet stub (Fig. 3).
5. For wet vacuuming, replace the cartridge lter and nylon pre-lter with the foam lter supplied.
Do not use a dust bag when wet vacuuming. If the foam lter is not installed, refer to page 11.
6. Secure the power head back on the container, using the 2 side latches. Insert the locking end
of the hose into the suction port of the container and turn clockwise to lock into place (Fig. 4).
7. Choose the desired accessories and/or extension wands and push t onto the hose nozzle.
1 Carry Handle 15 Nylon Pre-lter
2 Power Head 16 Crevice Tool
3Power Take-off Socket 17 Hard Floor Nozzle
4 Suction Port 18 Round Dust Brush
5 Container 19 Extension Wand (x2)
6 Front Caster 20 Cartridge Filter (pre-installed)
7 Anti-static Chain 21 Filter Retainer (pre-installed)
8 Rear Wheel 22 Exhaust Filter (pre-installed)
9 Latch 23 Dust Bag
10 On/Off Switch 24 Foam Filter
11 Power Cord Storage Hook 25 Handle with Air Flow Regulation
12 Exhaust Filter Door 26 Screw (x4)
13 Accessory Storage 27 Instruction Manual
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1. Switching On/Off
Connect the mains plug to a suitable a power outlet.
2. Power Tool Take-Off Operation (Fig. 5)
OPERATION
Position Status
I on
Ooff
II automatic synchronized start-up
WARNING: Always check the maximum wattage compatibility of the power tool take
off socket against the desired power tool before connecting to prevent overloading.
1) Connect the power cable of your power tool to the power take-off socket.
2) If applicable, connect the vacuum suction hose to the dust extractor connector on your tool with
the supplied adaptor.
3) Switch the vacuum cleaner to position II, as described in Switching ON/OFF. The moment you
switch on the power tool, the vacuum cleaner will also switch on. Once the electrical appliance
has been switched off, the vacuum cleaner switches off following a time lapse (around 5
second) to allow the suction tube to be emptied.
3. Dry & Wet Vacuum Operation
WARNING! ENSURE YOU READ, UNDERSTAND AND APPLY SECTION ENTITLED
‘ SAFETY INFORMATION’.
1) Verify that the correct lter is installed for wet or dry vacuuming and the container latches are
secured.
2) Secure the locking end of the hose into the vacuum suction port.
3) Push the desired accessories onto the hose nozzle. The air ow regulation allows you to
change vacuum cleaner suction. For best cleaning results, fully close the air ow regulation (Fig. 6).
4) Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
5) Turn on the motor by assigning the switch to the “I” ON position.
6) Once you have completed vacuuming, switch to the “O” OFF position and unplug the power
cord from the power.
For Dry Vacuuming:
WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING OR CLEANING THE VACUUM
CLEANER FILTER, ENSURE THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED AND
SWITCHED OFF.
1) To prepare your vacuum cleaner for dry vacuuming, install the cartridge lter over the lter cage
with the at end of the lter towards the vacuum power head. Carefully push lter until it sits
ush forming a tight seal.