12 VOLT WET/DRY
AUTO VACUUM
66163
SET Up AnD OpERATing inSTRUCTiOnS
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
d.Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
c.Do not expose this Auto Vacuum
to rain. Water entering the electric
components of this product will in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
e.Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
d.Do not abuse the 12 Volt power
Cord. never use the Cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging
the Auto Vacuum. Keep the Cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entan-
gled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
4. power tool use and care
a. Avoid damage to the Auto Vac-
uum. Do not connect this Auto
Vacuum to an unfused circuit.
This product contains no internal
fuse.
3. personal safety
a.Stay alert, watch what you are do-
ing and use common sense when
operating the Auto Vacuum. Do
not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operat-
ing power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b. Make sure any liquid vacuumed
does not rise above the “MAX”
mark on the Container (2). Empty
the Container often when vacuuming
liquids.
a.Do not force the Auto Vacuum.
Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b.Use personal protective equip-
ment. Always wear AnSi-approved
safety goggles. Safety equipment
such as NIOSH-approved dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropri-
ate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
b.Do not use the Auto Vacuum if the
power Switch (5) does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the Power
Switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c.prevent unintentional starting. En-
sure the power Switch (5) is in the
off-position before connecting to
the vehicle’s cigarette lighter out-
let, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger
on the Power Switch or energizing
power tools that have the Power
Switch on invites accidents.
c.Disconnect the 12 Volt power plug
(11) from the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter/accessories outlet before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the power
tool. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
d.Store idle power tools out of the
reach of children and do not al-
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low persons unfamiliar with the
Auto Vacuum or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
3. Avoid unintentional starting. Pre-
pare to begin work before turning on
the Auto Vacuum.
4. Do not leave the tool unattended
when it is plugged into a vehicle’s
cigarette lighter accessories out-
let. Turn off the tool, and unplug it
from its electrical outlet before leav-
ing.
e.Maintain Auto Vacuum. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. if dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
5.
This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of
children.
f. Use the Auto Vacuum and its ac-
cessories in accordance with
these instructions, taking into ac-
count the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of
the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
6. people
with pacemakers should consult
their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close prox-
imity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked
on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to
avoid electrical shock.
• Any power cord must be properly
grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) should also be imple-
mented – it prevents sustained elec-
trical shock.
5. Service
a.have your Auto Vacuum serviced
by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
Additional Safety Warnings
1. To avoid accidental fires, do not
vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking such as cigarettes,
matches, hot ashes, etc. Do not
attempt to vacuum combustible or
flammable liquids.
7. The warnings, precautions, and
instructions discussed in this in-
struction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be under-
stood by the operator that common
sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.
2. Maintain labels and nameplates
on the Auto Vacuum. These carry
important safety information. If un-
readable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
SAVE ThESE
inSTRUCTiOnS.
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1. To pick up solids, attach either the
Long Nozzle (6) or the short Nozzle
(10) to the Collector (2) as follows: a)
To attach the sort Nozzle (1), push
the short end of the Nozzle into the
opening at the front end of the Col-
lector, making sure that the deflec-
tor angle is in the same orientation
as the tip of the Collector. Push the
Nozzle in until snug. b) To attach the
long Nozzle (6), slide it over the end
of the short nozzle, again keeping
in mind the orientation of the Nozzle
opening with the angle of the Collec-
tor opening.
SpECiFiCATiOnS
Power Source
12 VDC
Plug Type
12 VDC Cigaretter Lighter Plug
No. Must be connected to a fused 12 volt
circuit.
Fuse Equipped
Wet & Dry Hand-Held Vacuum.
High Power Motor for Efficient Cleaning.
Detachable Container with Filter for
Convenient Cleaning.
Features
Liquid Pick-Up Nozzle (Qty. 1)
Small Crevise Nozzle (Qty. 1)
Large Crevise Nozzle (Qty. 1)
Accessories
UnpACKing
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.
2. To pick up liquids, insert the Liquid
Pick-Up Nozzle (7) into the opening
at the end of the Collector (2). iM-
pORTAnT: Make sure that the liquid
vacuumed does not rise above the
“MAX” mark on the Collector.
OpERATing inSTRUCTiOnS
(See Figure A.)
Read the EnTiRE iMpORTAnT
SAFETY inFORMATiOn
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
3. To power the Auto Vacuum, insert the
tool’s 12 Volt Power Plug (11) into a
vehicle’s 12 volt cigarette lighter/ac-
cessories outlet.
iMpORTAnT: In certain vehicles,
you may have to switch the ignition to
the accessory mode before the Vacu-
um will operate. (See Figure A.)
TO pREVEnT
SERiOUS injURY
FROM ACCiDEnTAL
OpERATiOn:
4. Press and hold the Power Switch
(5) to run the Auto Vacuum. While
running, the Power-On Light (4) will
illuminate. (See Figure A.)
Turn the power Switch (5) of
the Auto Vacuum to its “OFF”
position and unplug the tool
from the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter outlet before
assembling or making any
adjustments to the tool.
note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
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FigURE A
unauthorized persons.
(See Figure B.)
pOWER-On LighT
(4)
COLLECTOR
pOWER SWiTCh
RELEASE
BUTTOn
(3)
COLLECTOR
(2)
COnTAinER RELEASE BUTTOn
(3)
(5)
MOTOR
FiLTER
(9)
(1)
COLLECTOR
(2)
iMpELLER
FiLTER
SUppORT
(8)
LiQUiD
piCK-Up
nOZZLE
(7)
12 VOLT
pOWER
pLUg
LARgE
CREViSE
nOZZLE
(6)
SMALL
CREViSE
nOZZLE
(10)
FigURE B
(11)
MAinTEnAnCE AnD
SERViCing
5. Vacuum in any direction until the area
is cleaned of dirt, debris, or liquid.
Procedures not specifically
explained in this manual
must be performed only by a
qualified technician.
6. When finished, release the Power
Switch (5) to turn off the Auto Vacu-
um. Then unplug the tool from the
vehicle’s cigarette lighter/accessories
outlet.
TO pREVEnT
SERiOUS injURY
(See Figure A.)
FROM ACCiDEnTAL
OpERATiOn:
7. Before storing, thoroughly clean the
Collector (2), Filter Support (8), Filter
(9), and Impeller area of all dirt, de-
bris, and liquid. To do so:
Turn the power Switch (5) of
the Auto Vacuum to its “OFF”
position and unplug the tool
from the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter/accessories outlet
before performing any
inspection, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures.
a. Press the Collector Release Button
(3) to remove the Collector (2).
b. Remove the Filter (9) from the Filter
Support (8).
c. Wash the Collector (2), Filter Sup-
port (8), and Filter (9) with clean,
soapy water. Rinse the filter thor-
oughly. Then allow to dry.
TO pREVEnT SERiOUS
injURY FROM TOOL
FAiLURE:
Do not use damaged
equipment. if abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before
further use.
d. Use a soft brush or compressed air
to clean out the Impeller area.
e. Reassemble the Auto Vacuum and
store it in a clean, dry, safe location
out of reach of children and other
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Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
pLEASE READ ThE
FOLLOWing CAREFULLY
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the
general condition of the Auto Vac-
uum. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or
broken parts, damaged electrical wir-
ing, and any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
THE MAnufACTuRER AnD/oR DisTRibuToR
HASPROVIDEDTHEPARTSLISTANDASSEMBLy
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE
TOOLONLy. NEITHERTHE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANy REPRESENTATION
OR WARRANTy OF ANy KIND TO THE BUyER
THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANy
REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR
SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANy PARTS OF
THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER
AnD/oR DisTRibuToR ExPREssly sTATEs
THATALLREPAIRSANDPARTSREPLACEMENTS
SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN By CERTIFIED AND
LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT By THE
BUyER. THE BUyER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND
LIABILITyARISINGOUTOFHISORHERREPAIRS
TOTHEORIGINALPRODUCTORREPLACEMENT
PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR
HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS
2. AFTER USE, clean the external
surfaces of the tool with a clean cloth.
Refer to previous instructions for
cleaning the Container (2), Filter Sup-
port (8), Filter (9), and Impeller area.
3.
WARNING! If the 12 Volt Power
Cord/Plug (11) of this Auto Vacuum is
damaged, it must be replaced only by
a qualified service technician.
THERETO.
TROUBLEShOOTing
problem
Auto Vacuum does not turn on.
possible Cause
possible Solution
1. No input power.
1. Make sure 12 Volt Power Plug is
properly connected to vehicle’s 12 volt
cigarette lighter outlet.
2. Vehicle’s battery low.
3. Blown fuse.
2. Make sure vehicle’s battery is fully
charged.
3. Replace the fuse.
Low or no suction.
1. Clogged Container and/or nozzle
1. Clean out Container and/or nozzle
openings.
openings.
2. Container full.
2. Empty Container.
3. filter and/or impeller area clogged.
3. Clean out filter and/or impeller area.
Record product’s Serial number here:
note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
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pARTS LiST & ASSEMBLY DiAgRAM
part #
Description
Qty.
1
part #
Description
Liquid Pick-Up Nozzle
Filter Support
Qty.
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Motor
7
8
Collector
1
1
Container Release Button
Power-On Light
Power Switch
1
9
Filter
1
1
10
11
Small Crevise Nozzle
12 Volt Power Plug
1
1
1
Large Crevise Nozzle
1
5
4
3
1
2
6
10
7
11
8
9
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