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WARNING
–
IF ANY OF THE MOTOR HOUSING PARTS SHOULD BECOME
DETACHED OR BROKEN, ExPOSING THE MOTOR OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS,
OPERATION SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM. REPAIRS SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE REUSING THE
VACUUM.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
Parts/accessories
1. Packed in tank
1. Check in tank
missing
Vacuum cleaner
1. No power at receptacle
1. Check for power
will not start
2. Defective switch
2. Contact Shop-Vac
®
customer service
3. Defective motor
3. Contact Shop-Vac
®
customer service
Dust discharging
1. Filter not installed/not installed
1. Properly install filter
from exhaust
properly
2. Filter damaged
2. Replace filter
3. Filter clogged or dust is too fine 3. Use more efficient filter
4. Filter not functional
4. Clean or replace filter
Loss of suction
1. Loose hose connection
1. Tighten hose connection
2. Filter clogged
2. Clean or replace filter
3. Full tank
3. Empty tank
4. Hole in hose
4. Replace hose
Static shock
1. Dry environment
1. Add moisture to air (if
practical, use a console
or installed humidifier).
2. Relative humidity of air is low
2. This situation is temporary
and does not affect the use
of the vacuum cleaner.
TROUBLESHOOTING
FOUR YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY
Your Shop-Vac
®
vacuum cleaner is warranted for normal household use, in accordance with the User
Manual, against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of four years from date of
purchase. Should this product be used for commercial or rental use, a 90 day limited warranty will apply.
Shop-Vac Corporation warrants placing this vacuum cleaner in correct operating condition, by repair or parts
replacement, during the warranty period, without charge. This warranty does not cover accessories. Use of
non-recommended filters and/or accessories may void the manufacturer’s warranty. Shop-Vac
®
assumes
no responsibility for damage or faulty performance caused by misuse, careless handling, and where repairs
or modifications have been made. Do not attempt to service your vacuum beyond that described in the
User Manual. Proof of purchase date is required. The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. This warranty is void outside of the
United States and Canada.
Customers in the United States:
for product service contact Shop-Vac Corporation, Customer Service, at
(570) 326-3557 or go to
www.shopvac.com/support.
Visit
www.shopvac.com
for your vacuum’s parts
list schematic.
Customers in Canada
: for product service return the complete unit, (transportation prepaid), to
the Authorized Shop-Vac
®
Service Centre nearest you. Visit
www.shopvac.ca
for a complete list of
authorized service centres in your area.
Customers in Mexico:
for product service see paperwork that came with your unit.
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