Shop-Vac 87556-50, User Manual

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EMPTYING
LIQUID
WASTE FROM
THE TANK
50. To empty tank, turn unit off and remove plug from
the wall receptacle. To empty liquid into floor drain the
vacuum is equipped with easy flow drain. Twist drain
cap until liquid starts to flow. Pull drain out keeping
opening at the bottom. The further you pull out the
faster the liquid will flow. 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
WARNING!
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.
NOTE: For maximum performance, when vacuuming,
remove blower port cover.
BLOWER
FEATURE
FIGURE 29
49. Your 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
tank cover. Clear hose of any
obstructions. Insert machine
hose end with locking nut
into blower port and tighten
locking-nut. FIGURE 29 . Do not over-tighten. Caution
should be used when using as a blower due to the
powerful force of air when using certain attachments.
AUTOMATIC SUCTION
SHUT OFF
51. 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
section.
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.
LUBRICATION
STORAGE
52. No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped
with lifetime lubricated bearings.
53. The power cord can be
wrapped around the cord
wraps provided on the top
of the tank cover located in
front and behind the handle.
FIGURE 30 .
54. To remove the cord from
the cord wraps grasp the
sides of the rear cord wrap
located behind the handle,
turn counter clockwise 180°
until the tip of the cord
wrap is above the handle.
FIGURE 31 .
FIGURE 30
FIGURE 31
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cover in an upside-down position. Remove foam sleeve
by sliding it up and off the lid cage.
46. Shake excess debris off of the foam sleeve with a
rapid up and down movement.
47. Hold foam sleeve under running water for a minute
or two, rinsing from the inside of the filter. A water wash
is not always required, depending on the condition of
the foam sleeve.
48. Check the filter for tears. If any are found, replace
with a new filter.
tank into drains that are located above floor level.