STANLEY SL18199P Wet or Dry Shop Vacuum Cleaner Owner’s Manual

12 GALLON (45.4 LITERS) WET / DRY VACUUM CLEANER
OWNER’ S MANUAL
IMPORTANT: READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE USING VAC
Manufactured in China
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
ATTENTION!
Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to operate. Retain for future reference.
DANGER!
Never operate this unit when flammable materials or vapors are present because electrical devices produce arcs or sparks that can cause a fire or explosion.
NEVER OPERATE UNATTENDED!
WARNING!- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. Connect to a proper outlet only.
2. Do not expose to rain—store indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, contact ALTON Corporation for assistance.
6. 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. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
16. Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil base paint, lacquers, household cleaners, etc.
17. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials. Specially designed units are available for these purposes.
18. Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without cartridge filter and collection filter bag in place. These are very fine particles that may pass through the foam and affect the performance of the motor or be exhausted back into the air. Additional collection filter bags are available.
19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job. It can become a tripping hazard.
20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which can result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
23. STAY ALERT. Watch out what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner when you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication causing diminished control.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES
Use only as described in this manual and only with the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• BEFORE YOU PLUG IN YOUR CLEANER, check the rating plate at the cleaner to see if the rated voltage agrees within 10% of the voltage available.
• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical re placement parts. See instructions for servicing double insulated appliances.

In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a mean for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED.” The symbol (square within a square) may also be used on the product.
IMPORTANT!
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
NB! Remove the plug from the socket before performing maintenance. Before using the machine, make sure that the frequency and voltage shown on the rating plate correspond with the mains voltage. Specifications and details are subject to change without prior notice. The accessories shown in the pictures may vary from model to model.
IMORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The symbol on the product or packaging indicates that the product must not be treated as domestic refuse. Instead, it should be handed in to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic components. By ensuring the product is treated in the correct manner, you will help prevent any negative impact on the environment and health that might arise when the product to be discarded as ordinary refuse. For further information about recycling, you should contact your local authorities, refuse collection service or the sales outlet where you bought the goods.

INTRODUCTION

This Wet/Dry Vacuum is intended to household and workshop use. It may be used for vacuuming wet or dry debris and may be used as a blower. Read this operator’s manual to famikatize yourself with the product features and to understand the specific usage of your new vacuum.

CARTON CONTENTS & CLEANER DESCRIPTION

ATTENTION! Remove contents of carton. Check each item against the Carton Contents list.

Cleaner Description

Item| Descrtiption
1| Carry Handle
2| Power Switch
3| Lid Latch
4| Vacuum Port
5| Dust Tank
6| Caster Dolly

UNPACKING AND SET-UP

1. Remove the power-head by pull lid latches in an outward motion, and some accessories that may have been shipped in the tank (Figure 1).
2. Attach casters following the instruction and illustration in this manual.
3. Before replacing power-head, please refer to Dry Pick-up or Wet Pick-up Operation in this manual to ensure you have the proper filters installed for your cleaning operation.
4. Replace power head on the tank by aligning tabs with lugs by applying pressure at the middle point of the clip.
5. Insert flexible hose end with locking-nut into inlet of tank and tighten. Do not over tighten.
6. Attach the extension wands to the accessory end of the hose. Twist slightly to tighten the connection (Figure 2).
7. Attach one of the cleaning accessories (depending on your cleaning requirements) on the extension wands. Twist slightly to tighten the connection.
8. Plug the cord into the wall outlet. Your cleaner is ready for use.

CASTER / ACCESSORY HOLDER ASSEMBLY

1. Invert dust tank, take the dolly to align the tank bottom sinking place. Secure with screws provided (Figure 3).
2. Insert caster (Part E) into foot by placing stem of caster into the holes provided. Apply pressure and twisting motion until casters snap into place. Caster will swivel easily when positioning is correct (Figure 4).
3. Return dust tank assembly upright.

POWER HEAD ASSEMBLY

1. Install the power head assembly onto the tank assembly as shown (Figure 5).
2. Rotate both latches up and press until you hear them snap over the flanges on the tank. (Figure 5).

ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY

3. Insert the flexible hose (Part A) end into inlet of tank. The hose should be snapped into place (Figure 6).
4. To remove the hose from vacuum, press the release button in the hose end and pull the hose out of the vacuum inlet.
5. Attach the extension wands (Part B) to the accessories end of the wands (Figure 7).
6. Attach one of the cleaning accessories (depending on your cleaning requirements) on the extension wands.

OPERATION

ATTENTION! THE FILTER MUST ALWAYS BE IN CORRECT POSITION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF LEAKS AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO VACUUM.
WET PICK-UP OPERATION
This cleaner requires only a minimum of conversion when going from dry to wet pick-up. Remove ALL dry pick-up filters. Wet pick up require the foam fitter (not standard on all models) to be positioned over the lid cage while vacuuming liquids. When picking up several tanks full of liquid, the foam fitter will become saturated and misting may appear in the exhaust air. At this time, you should dry the foam filter or change to a dry foam filter to eliminate the misting and possible dripping of liquid around the lid. After completing a wet pick-up job, raise the hose to drain any excess liquid into the tank before shutting off. The interior of the tank should be periodically cleaned.

1. Always disconnect the plug from the wall receptacle before removing the power head. Place power head in an upside down position. Remove foam filter by sliding it up and off the lid cage.
2. Shake excess dust off foam fitter with a rapid up and down movement
3. Hold foam fitter under running water for a minute or two, rinsing from the inside. A water wash is not always required, depending on the condition of the foam filter.
4. Gently wring out excess water, blot foam filter with a clean towel, and allow to dry. The foam fitter is now ready to install.

NOTE: WET PICK-UP ACCESSORIES SHOULD BE WASHED PERIODICALLY, ESPECIALLY AFTER PICKING UP WET, STICKY KITCHEN ACCIDENTS. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH A WARM SOLUTION OF SOAP AND WATER.

DRY PICK-UP OPERATION 1 INSTALLING FOAM FILTER & REUSABLE CLOTH DRY FILTER
**WARNING-ALWAYS**
DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING THE POWER-HEAD. (Not standard with all models)

1. Install foam filter and reusable cloth dry filter to pick up dust and dry material only. If the foam filter has been used to pick up liquids, the foam fitter must be cleaned and dried before installing for dry pick-up.
2. With power-head in an upside down position, slide foam filter down over id cage puling until foam filter completely cover id cage (Figure 8).
3. cloth filter down over the foam filter puling until the cloth filter completely covers the lid cage (Figure 9).
4. Slide mounting ring down over filter until ring is positioned against the ribs of the lid cage (Figure 10).
5. The reusable cloth diy filter should aways be in position over the foam filter for dry pick-up unless using a disposable bag.
6. To remove the filter for cleaning, remove mounting ring and filter from lid cage (Figure 11).
7. To clean reusable dry filter, shake off excess dirt and dust or (depending on condition of filter) rinse wfih water. Allow the filter to dry completely and re-install. DO NOT WASH MACHINE OR DRY.

NOTE: Ensure that the mounting ring is completely secure and in position by pressing down firmly around the ring in several places Be sure the reusable dry cloth filter completely covers the foam filter Check to ensure that all edges of the reusable dry fitter are secure under the mounting ring.
WARRING- KEEP FILTERS CLEAN EFFICIENCY OF THE VACUUM IS LARGELY DEPENDENT ON THE FILTER A CLOGGED FILTER CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE CLEANER CHECK THE FILTER PERIODICALLY AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED.
DRY PICK-UP OPERATION – 2 INSTALLING FOAM FILTER & DISPOSABLE FILTER BAG
(Not standard with all models)

1. Install foam filter and disposable filter bag to pick up dust and dry material only. If the foam filter has been used to pick up liquids, the foam filter must be cleaned and dried before instaling for dry pick-up.
2. With the power head in an upside dam position, side foam filter down over id cage, puling until foam filter completely covers id cage.
3. To install disposable filter bag, press the release button in the hose and pull the hose out of the vacuum port (Figure 12).
4. Slide collar of filter bag into retainer guides.
5. Reinsert hose end into port of tank. The hose should be snapped into place.
6. When secured in place, expand bag and position around the inside of the tank. The disposable filter bag should always be in position when using the foam filter when using the foam filter for dry pick-up unless using the reusable dry filter.

DRY PICK-UP OPERATION = 3 INSTALLING THE DISPOSABLE FILTER BAG
(Not standard with all models)

1. Using for dry pick-up only.
2. Unscrew locking-ring and remove hose.
3. Side collar of filter bag into retainer guides.
4. Reinsert hose end into port of tank. The hose should be snapped into place.
5. When secured in place, expand bag and position around the inside of the tank.

DRY PICK-UP OPERATION — 4 INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGE FILTER
(Not standard with all models)
NOTE: If foam filter is in position over lid cage, it must be removed before installing cartridge filter. The cartridge filter can be used for wet or dry pick up; installation is the same for both. When picking up large quantities of liquid please refer to the Wet Pick Up Operation section in this manual. Use the cartridge filter in position ovet the lid cage for most general dry material pick up.

1. With the power head in an upside down position, slide the cartridge filter down over the lid cage, push the filter seals against the power head (Figure 13).
2. Place filter retainer into the top of the carrtridge filter, hold the powe head with one hand, turn the handle on the filter retianer clockwise to tighten, locking the filter into place (Figure 14).
3. To remove the filter for cleaning, again hold the power head and turn the filter retainer counter-clockwise to loosen and remove, slide the carrtridge filter off the lid cage (Figure 14).
4. To clean the carrtridge filter shake or brush off excess dirt or rinse (from the inside of the filter) with water, dry completely (approximately 24 hours) and re-install.

NOTE: If the filter has been used for wet pick up, it must be cleaner and dried befor using for dry pick up.

EMPTYING LIQUID WATERS FROM THE TANK

Your Stanley Wet/Dry may be emptied of liquid waste by removing the power head. To empty, stop the motor and remove the plug from the wall receptacle. Remove the power head and deposit the liquid waste contents in a suitable drain. After the tank is empty, return the cover to its original position. To continue use, plug the cord into the wall receptacle and start the motor

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

The dearer is equipped with an automatic shut-off that operates when picking up liquids. As the level of the liquid rises, an internal float rises until it seats itself against a seal at the intake of the motor, shutting off suction. When this happens, the motor will develop a higher than normal pitch noise. To continue use, empty the liquid waste from the tank as outlined in the previous paragraph.
NOTE: IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER THE VACUUM COULD CLOSE SUCTION. IF THIS OCCURS, PLACE VAC IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND TURN SWITCH OFF. THIS WILL ALLOW THE FLOAT TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE OPERATION.

BLOWER FEATURE

This vacuum can be used as a powerful blower. To use your unit as a blower insert hose end into the top exhaust port (Figure 15). Clear hose of any obstructions before attaching to blower port. Caution should be used when using as a blower due to the powerful force of air when using certain at achments
WARNING-ALWAYS WEAR EYE PRTECTION TO PREVENT ROCKS OR DEBRIS FROM BEING BLOWN OR RICOCHETING INTO THE EYES OR FACE WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

STORAGE

Before storing your vacuum cleaner the tank should be emptied and cleaned. The power cord can be wound around the housing of the unit for convenience. The accessories can be storage on the accessories holder of the caster dolly. The cleaner should be stored indoors.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLE| POSSIBLE CAUSE|

REMEDY

---|---|---
Suction weakens or dealer runs hot| Clogged filter| BRISII &thorn filter. If condition continues, change filter.
Air leak| Check al fittings for tightfit (nozzle, hose, et.) Check that power head is sealed properly.
Obstruction in hose or nozzle| Check nozzle, hose, et. for obsbuctions, and remove I present
Vacuum does not run| No electricity| Make sure electrical outlet has voltage. (A qualified electrician may need to be contacted).
Misting in the exhaust
air| Saturated d filter| Replace saturated fitter with a chy fibar.
Mounting ring falling off| Foam fitter incorrectly positioned| Position foam filter on the outside of groove around lid cage.

WARNING- REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS AND/OR ELECMCAL SHOCK, TURN POWER SWITCH OFF AND DISCONNECT PLUG FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKS. NOTE: No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with ifetme lubricated bearings. For product service or any other service please contact Agent customer service or an authorized service representative. Mnor problems alien can be fixed without cthig Agent Customer Service according to below that
WARNING- IF ANY OF THE MOTOR HOUSING PARTS SHOULD BECOME DETACHED OR BROKEN, EXPOSING THE MOTOR OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, OPERATION SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM. REPAIRS SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE REUSING THE VACUUM.

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