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0721 IH-8097
INSTALLING AND CLEANING THE CARTRIDGE
1. Slide cartridge filter down over filter
cage. (See Figure 18)
2. Place filter retainer on top of
cartridge filter. (See Figure 19)
3. Hold onto base of lid cage with one
hand and turn retainer clockwise to
tighten. (See Figure 20)
4. To remove filter for cleaning, hold
onto base of lid cage with one hand
and turn retainer counterclockwise
to loosen. (See Figure 21)
5. Slide cartridge filter off filter cage.
(See Figure 22)
6. Clean wet filter by rinsing from inside.
(See Figure 23)
7. Clean dry filter by tapping it on
inside of waste can. (See Figure 24)
8. When wet (to prevent mold and/or
mildew build-up), the cartridge filter
should be removed and allowed to
air dry for a 24-hour period before
being re-installed back onto the filter cage.
BLOWER USE
The H-8097 Shop-Vac
®
can be used as a powerful
blower by inserting hose into 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 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 seal and
shut off suction. If this happens, simply place
vacuum cleaner in upright position and turn
off the switch until float returns to its normal
position.
EMPTYING THE TANK
CAUTION! Use special care when emptying
heavily loaded tanks.
The wet/dry vacuum may be emptied of liquid waste by
removing the tank cover. To empty, switch off vacuum
and remove the plug from wall receptacle. Remove
tank cover and empty tank.
NOTE: Tank can also be emptied by removing
drain cap and draining liquid waste into a
suitable drain.
STORAGE
Before storing the vacuum cleaner, always empty and
clean the tank. Never allow liquids to sit in the tank for
any extended period of time.
NOTE: Always store vacuum cleaner indoors.
LUBRICATION
No lubrication is necessary as motor is equipped with
lifetime lubricated bearings.
OPERATION CONTINUED
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 20
TIGHTEN
Figure 21
LOOSEN
Figure 18
Figure 19
