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0521 IH-6489
CARTRIDGE FILTER
The cartridge filter can be used for dry pickup and small
quantities of wet pickup. Installation is the same for both.
1. If a foam sleeve is installed on the lid cage, remove it
by sliding it off the lid cage.
NOTE: If the cartridge filter has been used for wet
pickup, it must be cleaned and dried before
using it for dry pickup.
2. With the drum lid in an upside
down position, slide the
cartridge down over the lid
cage, pushing until the filter
seals against the cover.
(See Figure 5)
3. Place the filter retainer into the
top of the cartridge filter. Holding
the drum lid with one hand, turn
the handle on the filter retainer
clockwise to lock the filter into
place. (See Figure 6)
4. To remove the filter for cleaning,
hold the drum lid and turn the
filter retainer counter-clockwise to
loosen and remove.
(See Figure 7)
5. Slide the cartridge filter off the lid
cage.
• For standard cartridge filters and Ultra-Web® cartridge
filters, clean the filter by shaking or gently brushing
off excess dirt. Extremely dirty filters may be cleaned
with water by rinsing from the inside of the filter. Dry
completely (for approximately 24 hours).
• For CleanStream® Abrasive Resistant cartridge filter,
tap end cap against hard surface to loosen debris.
Additional debris can be removed by rinsing outside
surface of the filter with running water. Avoid dampening
inside of filter. Completely air dry after washing.
NOTE: Do not brush. Do not clean filter with
abrasive materials or scrub between pleats.
This will permanently damage the filters ability
to stop dust.
6. Check the filter for tears or small holes. If none are
found, reinstall the filter. To prevent damage to your
vacuum, do not use a filter with a hole or tear.
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality paper
designed to stop small particles of dust. The filter
can be used for wet or dry pickup. A dry filter is
necessary to pick up dry material.
NOTE: If vacuum is used to pick up dust when
the filter is wet, the filter will clog quickly and be
very difficult to clean. The filter may become
saturated when picking up large quantities of
liquid, causing misting to appear in the exhaust
air. If this occurs, dry or change the filter. Handle
filter carefully when removing or when installing it.
NOTE: Check the filter for tears or small holes.
Even a small hole can cause dust to be
exhausted. Do not use a filter with holes or tears.
Replace it immediately.
WARNING! Keep filters clean. Efficiency of the
vacuum is largely dependent on the filter. A
clogged filter can cause overheating and
possibly damage the cleaner. Check the filter
periodically and replace as required.
BLOWER USE
The H-6489 Shop-Vac can be used as a powerful blower by
inserting the hose into the motor housing exhaust port. To
use as a blower:
1. Clear hose of any obstructions.
2. Insert hose end into blower port on rear of unit. Twist
slightly to tighten.
3. Caution should be used when using attachment due to
the powerful force of air.
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF
The vacuum cleaner is equipped with an automatic
shutoff that operates when picking up liquids. When the
liquid in the tank reaches a certain level, an internal
float will seat 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
indicating that you need to shut off the vacuum and
empty the liquid.
NOTE: If accidentally tipped over, the float
shutoff device could seat against the seal and
shut off suction. If this happens, simply place
the vacuum cleaner in upright position and
turn off the switch until the float returns to its
normal position.
EMPTYING THE TANK
CAUTION! Turn off vacuum and unplug. Use
special care when emptying heavily loaded
tanks.
If drum has drain, use that to empty liquids into a drain.
OPERATION CONTINUED
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