TRouBLeSHooTing
Minor problems often can be fixed without calling Shop-Vac
®
Customer Service. Before doing any work on your Shop-Vac
®
Wet/Dry Vacuum, shut off power
supply and remove plug from wall outlet.
pRoBLem cAuSe SoLuTion
Loss of suction
wet pick up
Loss of suction
dry pick up
Loss of suction
or misting during
wet pick up
Clogged filter
Clogged filter
Full tank
Full tank
Saturated filter
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LuBRicATion
SToRAge
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noTe:
IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER, THE VACUUM COULD LOSE SUCTION. IF THIS OCCURS, TURN UNIT OFF AND PLACE VAC IN UPRIGHT
POSITION. THIS WILL ALLOW THE FLOAT TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE OPERATION.
51. No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings.
52. Before storing your vacuum cleaner the tank should be emptied and cleaned. The power cord can be wrapped around the cord wraps
provided on the tank cover on rear of unit
(figure 31).
Accessories may be stored in the tool holder
(not standard on all models)
so
they can be readily available.
The vacuum should be stored indoors.
BLoWeR feATuRe
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ALWAyS WeAR eye pRoTecTion To pReVenT RockS oR DeBRiS fRom Being BLoWn oR RicocHeTing inTo THe eyeS
oR fAce WHicH cAn ReSuLT in SeRiouS injuRy.
48. This vacuum can be used as a powerful blower. To use your unit as a blower unscrew blower port cover located on the backside of the
motor housing
(figure 30).
The blower port cover is equipped with a retaining strap to prevent loss of the port cover while blower is in
use. Clear hose of any obstructions before attaching to blower port. Insert hose end with locking-nut into blower port on rear of unit and
tighten. Do not over-tighten. Caution should be used when using as a blower due to the powerful force of air when using certain attach-
ments.
AuTomATic SucTion SHuT-off
50. The vacuum is equipped with an automatic suction shut-off that operates when picking up liquids. As the level of the liquid rises in the tank, an internal
float rises until it seats itself against a seal at the intake of the motor, shutting off suction. When this happens, the motor will develop a higher than normal
pitch noise and the suction is drastically reduced. If this occurs, turn unit off immediately. Failure to turn unit off after float rises and shuts off suction will
result in extensive damage to the motor. To continue use, empty the liquid waste from the tank as outlined in the previous paragraph.
empTying LiQuiD WASTe fRom THe TAnk
49. Your Shop-Vac
®
Wet/Dry vacuum can be emptied of liquid waste by removing the drain cap. To empty, turn unit off and remove plug from the wall recep-
tacle. Remove the drain cap and deposit the liquid waste contents in a suitable drain. After the tank is empty, return the drain cap to its original position.
To continue use, plug the cord into the wall receptacle and turn the unit on. Use side carry handles for lifting vac when draining tank into drains that are
located above floor level.
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Questions? Visit Shop-Vac
®
at www.shopvac.com or call 1-888-822-4644
Clean filter, see steps
on p. 5 and on pg. 6.
Clean filter, see steps
on p. 4 and on pg. 5.
Drain and clean tank, see
step on pg. 7.
Clean filter, see steps
and on pg. 6.
Empty and clean tank
