Harbor Freight Tools 61317 User Manual - Page 7

SAFETy 7. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table A shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Table A: REcOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION cORDS (120 VOLT) NAMEpLATE AMpERES (at full load) EXTENSION cORD LENGTH 25′ 50′ 100′ 150′ 0 - 6 18 16 16 14 6.1 - 10 18 16 14 12 10.1 - 12 16 16 14 12 12.1 - 16 14 12 Do not use. 9. Make sure that the Switch is in its off position. Plug the Power Cord into the power outlet. 10. Hold the loose Hose end securely. Turn the switch on to operate the Vacuum. 11. WHEN WET VAcUUMING: IMpORTANT! Leave a gap at the tip of the nozzle opening to allow air inflow. Do not immerse the nozzle completely in liquid. When the Motor sound becomes higher in pitch, the Tank is full and the float is closing off the motor intake. IMMEDIATELY: a. DRy yOUR HANDS AND FEET, b. turn the Vacuum off, c. unplug the Power Cord, d. and empty the Tank. WARNING! TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM ELEcTRIc SHOcK: Dry your hands and feet before touching plug or switch. Do not continue to use the vacuum when the tank is full of liquid. 12. To prevent accidents, DRy yOUR HANDS AND FEET, turn off the appliance and unplug it after use. Empty and clean Tank, dry Tank, clean Filter (see Table A: REcOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION cORDS (120 VOLT) on page 7), then store the appliance indoors out of children's reach. Note: The Foam Filter can be rinsed and reused. The Dry Filter can be cleaned without water and reused. The Dust Bag is disposable. SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE Item 61317 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7