WARNING
– do Not leAve vAcuum uNAtteNded WheN It Is pluGGed IN ANd/oR opeRAtING. uNpluG uNIt WheN Not IN use.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISk OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCk OR INJURY:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servic-
ing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
2. Do not expose to rain – store indoors.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, contact Shop-Vac Corporation for
assistance.
6. Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug; not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where
they may be present.
16. Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil base paints, lacquers,
household cleaners, etc.
17. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such as asbestos,
arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials. Specially
designed units are available for these purposes.
18. Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without cartridge filter and collection filter bag
in place. These are very fine particles that may pass through the foam and affect the performance
of the motor or be exhausted back into the air. Additional collection filter bags are available.
19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job. It can become
a tripping hazard.
20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which can result
in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner
when you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication causing
diminished control.
24.
WARNING!
Do
NOT
use this vacuum cleaner to vacuum lead paint debris because this may
disperse fine lead particles into the air. This vacuum cleaner is not intended for use under EPA
Regulation 40 CFR Part 745 for lead paint material cleanup.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
B and C
may be used to connect this
plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown
in
sketch B
if a properly grounded
outlet is not available. The temporary
adaptor should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (
sketch A
)
can be installed by a qualified electri-
cian. The green colored rigid ear, lug
or the like extending from the adaptor
must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded
outlet box cover. Whenever the adap-
tor is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
IN CANADA, ThE USE OF A TEMPORARY ADAPTOR IS NOT PERMITTED BY ThE CANADIAN
ELECTRICAL CODE. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance.
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug
must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
– IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIP-
MENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISk OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCk. CHECk WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE
PERSON IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE OUTLET IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH
THE APPLIANCE – IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER
OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in
sketch A
. A temporary adaptor that looks like the adaptor illustrated in
sketches
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
When using the appliance at a distance where an extension cord becomes necessary, a 3-conductor
grounding cord of adequate size must be used for safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating.
Use the table below to determine A.W.G. wire size required. To determine ampere rating of your vacuum,
refer to nameplate located on rear of motor cover.
Before using appliance, inspect power cord for loose or exposed wires and damaged insulation. Make
any needed repairs or replacements before using your appliance. Use only three-wire outdoor exten-
sion cords which have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the
extension cord’s plug. When vacuuming liquids, be sure the extension cord connection does not come
in contact with the liquid.
NOTE:
STATIC ShOCKS ARE COMMON IN DRY AREAS OR WhEN ThE RELATIVE hUMIDITY OF
ThE AIR IS LOW. ThIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY AND DOES NOT AFFECT ThE USE OF ThE APPLI-
ANCE. TO REDUCE ThE FREqUENCY OF STATIC ShOCKS IN YOUR hOME, ThE BEST REMEDY IS
TO ADD MOISTURE TO ThE AIR WITh A CONSOLE OR INSTALLED hUMIDIFIER.
Volts
Total length of cord in feet
120V
Ampere Rating
More Not More
Than Than
0 - 6
6 - 10
10 - 12
12 - 16
25
50
100
150
AWG
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
14
12
12
Not recommended
1. Remove the tank cover by pushing in the side lugs with thumbs and lifting up on the tabs of the
tank cover.
2. Remove any accessories and paperwork, which may have been shipped in the tank.
3. Before replacing tank cover, refer to Dry Pick Up or Wet Pick Up Operation in this manual to
ensure you have the proper filters installed for your cleaning operation.
4. Replace tank cover on the tank by aligning tabs with lugs. Press down firmly on the upper
housing until tank cover snaps into place.
5. Refer to mounting instructions in this manual to attach your unit to wall.
6. Attach hose to inlet located on side of tank following the
instructions that apply to your specific unit:
For 3.5 gallon:
Grasp curved hose end and position open end over inlet
with long portion pointing upwards. Push hose end into inlet as firmly as possible making sure
UNPACkING AND SET-UP
1
notch on hose end lines up with tab on inlet. Turn hose end until it is pointing towards bottom of
tank.
For 5 gallon:
Position non-threaded end of elbow over inlet with threaded end pointing upwards. Push elbow
into inlet as firmly as possible making sure notch on elbow lines up with tab on inlet. Turn elbow
until threaded part of elbow is pointing towards bottom of tank. Insert long machine hose end
with locking-nut into end of elbow and tighten. Do not over-tighten.
7. Attach the extension wands
(not standard with all models)
to the accessory end of the hose.
Twist slightly to tighten the connection
(Figure 1).
8. Attach one of the cleaning accessories (depending on your cleaning requirements) on the exten-
sion wands. Twist slightly to tighten the connection
(Figure 1).
9. Plug the cord into the wall outlet. Your cleaner is ready for use.
I = ON, O = OFF
NOTE:
MANY MORE USEFUL TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR
ShOP-VAC
®
WEBSITE.
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