CHANNELLOCK VJC607PF-2001 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum Instruction Manual

VJC607PF-2001 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum

VJC607PF-C 2001
CAUTION: FOR YOUR SAFETY Read and understand this manual before use. Keep this manual for future reference. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. You will enjoy years of safe, reliable service if you use your tool properly and only for the purpose for which it is intended. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Safety Instructions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Double Insulation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Extension Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

General Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Dry Vacuum Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Liquid Vacuum Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Blowing Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing & Cleaning Cartridge Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing & Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Exploded View and Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

WARNING! THE POWER CORD ON THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LEAD, A CHEMICAL KNOWN IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
Thank you for purchasing this Channellock® wet/dry vacuum cleaner. Feel
engineered for optimal performance. This vacuum is capable of picking up liquids and dry materials. FOR YOUR SAFETY: CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all instructions before using this vacuum. Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your vacuum works. Use this Wet/Dry Vac only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your Wet/Dry Vac, use only Channellock® recommended accessories. For Household Use Only. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: · Do not run vac unattended. ·
paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium
vapors or dust. · Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes. · Keep cord away from heated surfaces. · 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, plug or other parts. · If your Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been
dropped or damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to an independent service center. · 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 run Wet/Dry Vac over cord. · Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands. · To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials. · Do not use or store near hazardous materials. · when vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section of this manual. · 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
· Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
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· Turn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging. · Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any
ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may
· and moving parts.
· To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs. When using as blower: · Direct air discharge only at work area. · Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer. · Do not direct air at bystanders. · Keep children away when blowing. · Wear safety goggles.

DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS
This Wet/Dry Vac 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 Vacs before servicing. Use this Wet/Dry Vac as described in this manual. Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Wet/Dry Vac.
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 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: ·

et/Dry

separately).
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WARNING: SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VACUUMM 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 DOUBLEINSULATED WET/DRY VAC IS MARKED WITH THE WORDS `DOUBLE INSULATED’ AND THE SYMBOL (SQUARE WITHIN A SQUARE) MAY ALSO BE MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE.
· For household use only.
· To reduce the risk of electric shock-unplug before cleaning or servicing.
·
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using an extension cord with your Wet/Dry Vac 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 conditions. Make repairs or replacements before using the vacuum cleaner. Only use extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.

Length of Extension Cord

25 Feet

50 Feet

100 Feet

150 Feet

110V – 120V 7.5 Meters 15.25 Meters 30.5 Meters 45.7 Meters

AMPS

A.W.G Wire Size

0-6

18

16

16

14

7-10

18

16

14

12

11-12

16

16

14

12

13-16

14

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NOT RECOMMENDED

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UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS

Remove entire contents of carton. Check each item against the carton contents list.

A

Key Description

Qty

A Vac Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

B Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

C 2-in-1 Utility Nozzle. . . . . . . . 1

D Caster Foot Assembly . . . . . 4

E Extension Wands . . . . . . . . . 2

F Floor Brush/Squeegee . . . . . 1

G Crevice Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . 1

H Cartridge Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 1

I Foam Sleeve Filter . . . . . . . . 1

J 4 Screws (Bag) . . . . . . . . . . . 1

K Operator’s Manual . . . . . . . . 1 B

C

D

NOTE: The hose and accessories for this vacuum are 1.25″ diameter.

E

F

G

H

I

K

J

Handle On-Off Switc
Vacuum Port Container

Power Head Blower Port Accessory Storage Latch
Accessory Storage Caster Foot

Caster
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
A Phillips head screwdriver is required.

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3

4

5

6

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7

8

9

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WARNING: DO NOT PLUG IN POWER CORD TO POWER OUTLET, MAKE SURE PLUG IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE WET/DRY VAC. UNPACKING YOUR WET/DRY VACUUM & GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the contents from inside the container, make sure you have all
5. Turn the container upside down and insert the four caster feet into the slots on the container and tighten with supplied screws. Verify that the casters are
6.
7.
8. Place the power head back on the container, aligning the top section with the
9. Insert the locking end of the hose into the port of the container and turn to
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POLARIZED PLUG To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one
the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
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DRY-VACUUM OPERATION

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5

6

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DRY VACUUMING
WARNING: BE SURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY INFORMATION, ENTITLED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS’. DO NOT VACUUM IN AREAS WITH FLAMMABLE GASES, VAPORS, OR EXPLOSIVE DUSTS IN THE AIR. FLAMMABLE GASES OR VAPORS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; LIGHTER FLUID, SOLVENT TYPE CLEANERS, OIL-BASE PAINTS, GASOLINE, ALCOHOL OR AEROSOL SPRAYS. EXPLOSIVE DUSTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; COAL, MAGNESIUM, GRAIN OR GUN POWDER. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HEALTH HAZARDS FROM VAPORS OR DUST, DO NOT VACUUM TOXIC MATERIALS. 1\. 2. our 10 for installation instructions.) 3. Place the power head section back on the container, and secure it in place OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: DRY VACUUMING 4. Insert the locking end of the hose into the vacuum port on the power head and lock in place. Push the required attachment onto the free end of the hose or 5\. 6. 7. Once you have completed vacuuming, press the switch to theO’ OFF position
and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

O = OFF I = ON
DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR LIQUID VACUUMING. 6

LIQUID VACUUM OPERATION

5

6

LIQUID VACUUM CLEANING WARNING: BE SURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY INFORMATION, ENTITLED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS’. DO NOT VACUUM IN AREAS WITH FLAMMABLE GASES, VAPORS, OR EXPLOSIVE DUSTS IN THE AIR. FLAMMABLE GASES OR VAPORS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; LIGHTER FLUID, SOLVENT TYPE CLEANERS, OIL-BASE PAINTS, GASOLINE, ALCOHOL OR AEROSOL SPRAYS. EXPLOSIVE DUSTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; COAL, MAGNESIUM, GRAIN OR GUN POWDER. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HEALTH HAZARDS FROM VAPORS OR DUST, DO NOT VACUUM TOXIC MATERIALS. WARNING: DO NOT PLUG IN POWER CORD TO POWER OUTLET, MAKE SURE PLUG IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE WET/DRY VAC. 1. 2. DO NOT USE THE REUSABLE CLOTH FILTER FOR LIQUID VACUUMING. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ­ WET VACUUMING 3. 4. Verify that the switch is in theO’ OFF position before plugging the power cord
5. 6. After use, empty the container, clean and dry the inside and outside before
IMPORTANT! When vacuuming large quantities of liquids, do not immerse the nozzle completely in the liquid; leave a gap at the tip of the nozzle opening to
action when the container reaches its maximum capacity. You will notice an increase in motor speed. When this happens, turn off the machine, disconnect from power supply, and drain the liquid into a suitable receptacle or drain. To
turn the machine off and remove plug from power supply. Empty the container, clean and dry the inside and outside before storage.
REMEMBER!
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BLOWING OPERATION

1

2

3

4

WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES COMPLYING WITH ANSI Z87.1 (OR IN CANADA, CSAZ94.3) BEFORE USING BLOWER.
WARNING: KEEP BYSTANDERS CLEAR FOR BLOWING DEBRIS. WARNING: WEAR A DUST MASK IF BLOWING CREATES DUST THAT MIGHT BE INHALED. 1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. 2. Make sure the container is empty before using as a blower. 3. Remove hose from the vacuum port. 4. Insert the locking end of the hose into the blowing port on the back side of the
5. 6. 7.

MAINTENANCE

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3

4

5

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check the hose, attachments, and power cord to verify that they have not been
damaged.
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IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE DUST FILTER FOR DRY VACUUMING. If the machine is used
WARNING: KEEP BYSTANDERS CLEAR FOR BLOWING DEBRIS. WARNING: WEAR A DUST MASK IF BLOWING CREATES DUST THAT MIGHT BE INHALED.
INSTALLING AND CLEANING FILTERS
Installing Cartridge Filter 1. 2. Remove power head and place in upside down position. 3. Install the cart
stops against the power head. ( g.2 & 3) 4.
Removing and Cleaning Cartridge Filter 1.
clockwise. 2. 3.
recommended. 4.
Installing Cartridge Filter. 5.
INSTALLING AND CLEANING FOAM CLOTH FILTER
Installing Reusable Cloth Filter 1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet 2. Remove power head and place in upside down position. Follow instructions to
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3. 4. Replace the power head on to the container. Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter 1. With the removed power head in the upside down position, carefully remove

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING.

SYMPTOM
Vacuum will not operate.

POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. No power supply. 2. Faulty power cord.
3. Container full.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check power supply cord, breakers, fuses.
2. Unplug and check the power cord. If damaged, have it repaired by a professional.
3. Empty Container.

Dust comes out of motor cover.

or damaged.

1. Attach or replace

and motor/speed vibration.

1. There is a blockage in the nozzle, hose, or the container inlet. The

1. Check nozzle, hose and container inlets for
and clean it, or install a

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EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS

300440 MANUAL PARTS LIST

KEY NUMBER 1 1.1 2 3 4 5 5.1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

DRAWING NUMBER 551049101 551017125
551005103 551005104
551011106 551069105
353879 300443 300442 365303 365300 353780 300447

DESCRIPTION Handle Assembly Screw ST3.9*16 Power Head Assembly Water Seal Cup Assembly
Filter Basket Tank Assembly
Suction Seat Caster Foot Assembly WET/DRY Cartridge Filter
10″ Floor Squeegee 9″ Crevice Tool 6′ Hose
19″ Extension Wand Foam Filter
2-IN-1 Utility Nozzle

QUANTITY 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
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WARRANTY
We take pride in producing a high quality, durable product. This Channellock® product carries a limited two (2) year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from date of purchase under normal household use. If product is to be used for commercial, industrial or rental use, a 90 day limited warranty will apply. Warranty does not apply to defects due to direct or indirect abuse, negligence, misuse, accidents, repairs or alterations and lack of maintenance. legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary form state to state. For product service call Customer Service at 866-384-8432.
CHANNELLOCK and CHANNELLOCK BLUE are registered trademarks of Channellock, Inc. www.channellockproducts.com
Manufactured in China for Do it Best Corp. A Licensee of Channellock, Inc. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801 www.doitbestcorp.com
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