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be exhausted back into the air. Additional collection filter bags are avail-
able.
19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the clean-
ing 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.
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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.
Series 16LT — Wet/Dry Vacuum
Household and Workshop Use
impoRTAnT SAfeTy inSTRucTionS
ATTenTion!
Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to operate. Retain
for future reference.
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!
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– ALWAyS DiSconnecT THe pLug
fRom THe WALL ouTLeT BefoRe RemoVing THe TAnk coVeR.
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– ALWAyS WeAR eye pRoTecTion To pRe-
VenT RockS oR DeBRiS fRom Being BLoWn oR RicocHeTing inTo
THe eyeS oR fAce WHicH cAn ReSuLT in SeRiouS injuRy.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
ReAD ALL inSTRucTionS BefoRe uSing
THiS AppLiAnce.
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– 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 servicing. 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 recom-
mended 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 open-
ings 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
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.
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– impRopeR connecTion of THe eQuip-
menT-gRounDing conDucToR cAn ReSuLT in A RiSk of eLecTRic
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 Ap-
pLiAnce – 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 adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in
sketches 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 adapter should be
used only until a properly grounded outlet
(sketch A) can be installed by a qualified
electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug
or the like extending from the adapter must
be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet
box cover. Whenever the adapter 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.
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
Table A to deter-
mine A.W.G. wire size required. To determine ampere rating of your vacuum,
refer to nameplate located on motor housing.
Before using appliance, inspect power cord for loose or exposed wires and
damaged insulation. Make any needed repairs or replacements before using
SAVe THeSe inSTRucTionS
gRounDing inSTRucTionS
exTenSion coRDS
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– Do noT LeAVe VAcuum unATTenDeD
WHen iT iS pLuggeD in AnD/oR opeRATing. unpLug uniT WHen noT
in uSe.
