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0719 IH-8098
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H-8098
5 GALLON PORTABLE
SHOP-VAC
®
1-800-295-5510
uline.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTENTION! Read all safety rules carefully before
attempting to operate. Retain for future reference.
CAUTION! 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.
H-8098 SHOP-VAC
®
The Shop-Vac
®
wet/dry vacuum cleaners are for vacuuming
wet and dry nonvolatile materials. Equipped with powerful,
permanently lubricated motors and standard filtration
systems. Double filtration
®
is available for most Shop-Vac
®
models and is standard on Shop-Vac
®
commercial vacuums.
Automatic float shutoff prevents overflow during wet pick-up.
Includes versatile 1½" (3.81 cm) diameter accessories and
rugged dent-resistant polypropylene tank. UL listed.
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
INJURY:
1. Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet
only. See Grounding Instructions on page 2.
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 these instructions. 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 Uline Customer Service for assistance.
6. Do not: Pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, pull cord around sharp edges
or corners or run appliance over cord.
7. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
8. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
9. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
10. 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.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
12. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
13. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
14. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
15. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
16. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
17. Do not use as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as
oil-base paints, lacquers, household cleaners, etc.
18. 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.
19. 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. Additional
collection filter bags are available.
20. Do not leave cord lying on the floor after cleaning.
It can become a tripping hazard.
21. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
22. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after
each use.
23. 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.
