User manual
Please review before operating vac.
Ash Vacuum-Dry pick up only
Model CAV850
Household Use
230-240V~ 50-60Hz 850W
ATTENTION!
Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to
operate. Retain for future reference. DO NOT PICK UP
HOT OR WARM ASH MATERIALS.
BRAND
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.
2. Do not use on wet surfaces. 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 assis-
tance.
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 filter 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 ash; such as wood or coal ash; without cartridge filter in place. These are very
fine particles that may pass through the wire screen and affect the performance of the motor or
be exhausted back into the air.
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.
25. This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER!
Never operate this unit when flammable materials
or vapors are present because electrical
devices produce arcs or sparks that can cause
a fire or explosion.
NEVER OPERATE UNATTENDED!
WARNING!
If the cleaner has been used to pick up any debris
other than ashes; the tank, tank cover, wire screen,
cartridge filter and motor housing must be completely
cleaned before using it to pick up ashes. picking up
ashes in a unit containing other debris could result
in a fire should an ash reignite and touch flammable
debris.
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