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WET/DR Y V ACUUM 13 GAL. CAP ACITY Model 97677 SET UP AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. Copyright © 2008 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any a[...]
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Page 2 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’ s seria l numbe r in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product [...]
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Page 3 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. Avoid body contact with grounded b. surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. Do not expose power tools to rain c. or wet conditions. Water enteri[...]
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Page 4 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. Use the power tool and its f. accessories in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for this particular type of power [...]
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Page 5 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ?[...]
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Page 6 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.) The grounding prong in the plug is 2. 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[...]
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Page 7 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Protect the extension cords from 8. sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOL T) NAMEPLA TE AMPERES (at full load) EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25’ 50’ 75’ 100’ 150’ 0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.1 – 3[...]
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Page 8 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Product Features See Figure A. 1. Suction Hose (50). a. T elescopic Suction T ube (82). b. Drain Hose (29). c. Upper Handle (18). d. Switch Knob (80). e. Upper Cover (9). f. Handle Pipe (19) g. Lower Handle (20). h. Intake Port (49). i. T ank (35). j. Wheel Cover (36). k. Wheel ([...]
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Page 9 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. General Operation Instructions Dry V acuuming: 1. Cover (9). ([...]
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Page 10 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Wet V acuuming: 1. Cover (9). (See Figure A, and Assy . Diagr[...]
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Page 1 1 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. MAINTENANCE AND SER VICING Procedures not specically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualied technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn the Power Switch Knob (80) of the Wet/Dry V acuum to its “OFF” position and unpl[...]
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Page 12 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions V acuum will not start. No power at outlet. 1. Cord not connected. 2. 3. Check power at outlet. 1. Check that cord is plugged in[...]
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Page 13 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Part # Description Qty . Part # Description Qty . 1 Decorative Cover 1 45 Caster (55mm) 2 2A Screw (ST4.2x16-F) 24 46 Base 1 3 Upper Cover Pressing Plate 2 47 Intake Bracket 1 4A Screw (ST3.5x16-F) 3 48 Intake Seal 1 5A Screw (ST2.9x8-F) 4 49 Intake Port 1 6 T ool Interface 1 50[...]
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Page 14 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM REV 10c For the following parts, see page 8, Figure A: T elescopic Suction T ube (82) Wet & Dry Brush (83) Filter Cage (84) Foam Filter (85) Crevice Nozzle (86) Furniture Brush (87) Dust Bag (88) Suction Hose (50) A A A A A A A 37A A A A A[...]
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Page 15 SKU 97677 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every ef fort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor , the belt[...]