Wet/dry vacuum cleaner with built-in dustpan accessory

A vacuum cleaner comprising:

• a collection drum having an interior region for collecting solid debris, the drum defined by a bottom surface and at least one upwardly extending sidewall;
• a lid secured to a top portion of the drum, the lid including a powerhead assembly, wherein the powerhead is in air flow communication with the collection drum, and wherein the motor assembly draws air from the interior of the collection drum;
• a vacuum inlet on the sidewall of the drum, wherein the inlet directs vacuumed material into the interior region of the collection drum;
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• a dust pan assembly attached to an exterior wall of the collection drum, the dust pan assembly having an opening adjacent the bottom surface of the drum.

A vacuum cleaner comprising:

• a collection drum having an interior region for collecting solid debris, the drum defined by a bottom surface and at least one upwardly extending sidewall;
• a vacuum inlet on the sidewall of the drum, wherein the inlet directs vacuumed material into the interior region of the collection drum;
• a hose attached to the vacuum inlet;
• a tool attached to the hose;
• a lid secured to a top portion of the drum, the lid including a powerhead assembly, wherein the powerhead is in air flow communication with the collection drum, and wherein the motor assembly draws air from the interior of the collection drum, thereby creating a vacuum within the drum and drawing air and debris through the hose and tool;
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• a dust pan assembly attached to an exterior wall of the collection drum, the dust pan assembly having an opening adjacent the bottom surface of the drum and a throat for receiving the tool.