Page 3 - SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
3 indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in mino...
Page 4 - Read all instructions Failure to follow all; GENERAL SAFETY RULES; NOTE: This vacuum is intended for commercial use.; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; I m p r o p e r c o n n e c t i o n o f t h e e q u i p m e n t - g r o u n d i n g; N o t e : I n C a n a d a , t h e u s e o f a; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
4 Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/orserious injury. GENERAL SAFETY RULES NOTE: This vacuum is intended for commercial use. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This Appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction...
Page 5 - BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE,
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using electric appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury,including the following: BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Connect to a proper...
Page 6 - EXTENSION CORD SELECTION; CARTON CONTENTS
6 If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough toprevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possiblemotor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found inthis section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volt...
Page 7 - Do not connect the appliance to the power source until; ASSEMBLY TIME ESTIMATE - 30 minutes or less.; DISCONNECT APPLIANCE FROM POWER SOURCE.; FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
7 FOREWORD Porter-Cable Model 7812/7814 Wet/Dry Vacuum delivers 99.85% filtrationefficiency which is great for fine particulate pick-up, like drywall or surfacedust. These units come equipped with a powerful 9 amp motor, built inoutlet for use with power tools providing automatic vacuum start-up whe...
Page 8 - If the Vacuum Cleaner is to be used to pick-up liquid or wet; skip step 6; Press only on the bag’s protective; The hose that comes with your unit is NOT a; . To install a Static Dissipating type hose
8 5. Set container upright, on its wheels. NOTE: If the Vacuum Cleaner is to be used to pick-up liquid or wet material, skip step 6 . 6. Install the paper filter bag. Please note that the mounting hole is offset inthe bag. The hole is closest to the top side of the bag. Position the bag (into the co...
Page 9 - OPERATION; POWER SWITCH
9 OPERATION The Porter-Cable Power Tool-Triggered Wet/Dry Vac is designed for use asa general purpose shop vacuum, or for use connected to various powertools. With the dust bag removed, it can be used to pick up water and otherwet materials. A power outlet is provided that allows a power tool to be ...
Page 10 - Allow wet filter to dry before re-installing it in the appliance.
10 PARKING BRAKE Both models are equipped with a Parking Brake. The parking brake will lockone wheel to prevent the vacuum from rolling. To engage parking brake, use your toe to depress the brake button. Thebrake will snap into the locked position. To disengage parking brake, use your toe to pull up...
Page 11 - D I S C O N N E C T A P P L I A N C E F R O M P O W E R
11 NOTE: A small sponge filter is located next to the top filter. This filter helps to cool the motor. Check the filter on a regular basis. If itis dirty, clean it by blowing dry compressed air through it. DRY PICK-UP Do not pick up anything that is burning, smoldering, or smoking such as matches, c...
Page 12 - KEEP TOOL CLEAN; W e a r A N S I Z 8 7 . 1 s a f e t y g l a s s e s w h i l e u s i n g; FAILURE TO START; DELTA FACTORY; MAINTENANCE; For assistance with your tool, visit our website at; TROUBLESHOOTING
12 KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic partsshould be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plasticp a r t s . T h e y c o u l d p o s s i b l y d i s s o l v e o r o t h e r w i s e d a m a g e t h e m a t e r i a l . W e...
Page 13 - SERVICE
13 REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identical replacement parts. For a service parts list or tolearn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at www.porter-cable.com SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due towear from normal use. ...