46. 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 hous-
ing
(Figure 28)
. 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 attachments.
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BLOWER FEATURE
WARNING
:
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION TO PREVENT ROCKS 0R DEBRIS FROM BEING BLOWN OR RICOCHETING INTO THE EYES OR FACE
WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
EMPTYING LIQUID WASTE FROM THE TANK
AUTOMATIC SUCTION SHUT-OFF
47. 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 receptacle. 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 recep-
tacle and turn the unit on. Use side carry handles for lifting vac when draining tank into drains that are located above floor level.
STORAGE
50. 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 29)
.
(The cleaner should be stored indoors)
.
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LUBRICATION
49. No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with lifetime lubrication bearings.
Questions? Visit Shop-Vac® at www.shopvac.com or call 1-888-822-4644
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45. The foam sleeve
(not standard wiith all models)
should be cleaned periodically as described in the following steps:
a. Always disconnect the plug from the wall receptacle before removing the tank cover. Place tank cover in an upside down position. Remove foam sleeve by sliding it up and off
the lid cage.
b. Shake excess dust off foam sleeve with a rapid up and down movement.
c. Hold foam sleeve under running water for a minute or two, rinsing from the inside. A water wash is not always required, depending on the condition of the foam sleeve.
d. Gently wring out excess water, blot foam sleeve with a clean towel, and allow to dry. The foam sleeve is now ready to be reinstalled on the lid cage.
48. 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.
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.
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
Clogged filter
Clean filter, see steps
wet pick-up
on p. 5 and on pg. 6.
Loss of suction
Full tank
Empty and clean tank
dry pick-up
Clogged filter
Clean filter, see steps
on p. 4 and on pg. 5.
Loss of suction or
Full tank
Drain and clean tank, see
misting during wet
step on pg. 6.
pick-up
Saturated filter
Clean filter, see steps
on pg. 5 on pg. 6.
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