IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain – store
indoors.
2.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
3.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only
Manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
4.
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.
5. 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.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
6.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug;
not the cord.
7.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
8.
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.
9.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away
from openings and moving parts.
10. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
11. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such
as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
14. Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids
such as oil base paints, lacquers, household cleaners, etc.
15. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other
hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium,
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Household and Workshop Use.
Household and Workshop Use.
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.
AUTHORIZED SHOP-VAC SERVICE CENTRES
beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering
materials. Specially designed units are available for these
purposes.
16. 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 be exhausted back into the
air.
17. Do not incinerate this appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
18. Do not charge the unit outdoors.
19. Turn unit off before removing the battery pack.
20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
21. The battery must be removed from the appliance before it
is scrapped. The appliance must be disconnected from the
supply mains when removing the battery. The battery is to be
disposed of safely.
22. Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to
recharge battery pack.
23. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each
use.
24. 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.
25.
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.
26.
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.
27. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
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Patents Issued and Pending.
If your Shop-Vac Vacuum ever needs repair or maintenance during the
warranty period or any time thereafter, there are Authorized Shop-Vac
Service Centres located across the country (please see the enclosed
separate pamphlet).
Do not attempt to service your Shop-Vac Vacuum beyond that described
in the User Manual. For all other servicing, please refer to a qualified
Shop-Vac Service Centre.
Dry Vacuum
MODEL H96V1800
9.6VDC
User Manual
Please review before operating vac.
