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Operating Instructions
The vacuum cleaner has two operating
modes:
• Normal Vacuuming Mode
• Pulse-Clean Filter Cleaning Mode
When using this vacuum
for EPA Lead Based Paint
Renovation, Repair and Painting Program
(RRP), this vacuum is not recommended
for vacuuming carpets and rugs.
Not su itabl e to va cuum
hazar dous or toxi c
substances or dusts e.g. asbestos. Neither
the standard VAC012 Filter Cartridges or the
optional VAC019 HEPA Filter Cartridges are
able to capture all particles and may exhaust
them back into the environment.
NORMAL VACUUMING MODE
Switching the Unit On: Set mode selector
switch to ON.
Switching the Unit Off: Set mode selector
switch to OFF.
PULSE-CLEAN™ FILTER CLEANING
The vacuum cleaner is equipped with the
electromagnetic PULSE-CLEAN™ filter
cartridge cleaning system, which in 10
seconds allows the unit to self-remove dust
that is adhering to the filter cartridges.
Before using the PULSE-CLEAN™ mode,
we suggest to advise those in hearing
range about the sound of this feature.
PULSE-CLEAN™ MODE
1.Turn vacuum cleaner dial to PULSE-
CLEAN™ setting.
2.The filter cleaning process will be
automatically completed within about 10
seconds.
3.Aft er PU LSE-CLEAN ™ cycl e comp letes
itself, the vacuum cleaner will become idle.
4.Switch the vacuum cleaner to the OFF or
ON position, as desired.
See PULSE-CLEAN™ notes below.
PULSE-CLEAN™ Notes:
• The sound of the PULSE-CLEAN™
system may surprise those near the work
area. Before using PULSE-CLEAN™, alert
those in the vicinity of the vacuum cleaner
of this feature and the associated sound it
makes.
• The PULSE-CLEAN™ system must be
activated when the suction power
decreases to the point of being insufficient.
• The PULSE-CLEAN™ system should be
activated regularly to keep the filter
cartridges clean. The proper frequency for
activating the PULSE-CLEAN™ system
depends on the type and amount of dust.
With regular usage, the maximum
vacuuming performance is maintained
longer.
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