Troubleshooting - Shop-Vac SVX2 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON YOUR VACUUM, TURN THE UNIT OFF AND DISCONNECT THE
PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET.
PROBLEM
Loss of suction
wet pick up
Loss of suction
dry pick up
Loss of suction or
misting during wet
pick up
5 YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY
Your Shop-Vac vacuum cleaner is warranted for normal household use, in accordance with the User Manual, against original defects
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in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase. Should this product be used for commercial or rental
use, a 90 day limited warranty will apply. Shop-Vac Corporation warrants placing this vacuum cleaner in correct operating condition,
by repair or parts replacement, during the warranty period, without charge. This warranty does not cover accessories. Use of non-
recommended filters and/or accessories may void the manufacturer' s warranty. Shop-Vac
or faulty performance caused by misuse, careless handling, and where repairs or modifications have been made. Do not attempt to
service your vacuum beyond that described in the User Manual. Proof of purchase date is required. The warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. This warranty is void outside of the
United States and Canada.
Customers in the United States: for product service contact Shop-Vac Corporation, Customer
Service, at (570) 326-3557 or go to www.shopvac.com/support. Visit www.shopvac.com for your vacuum' s parts list schematic.
CAUSE
Clogged filter
Full tank
Clogged filter
Full disposable filter bag
Full tank
Saturated filter
SOLUTION
Clean filter, pages 6, 7 & 8.
Empty tank, page 9.
Clean filter, pages 6 & 7.
Remove bag or replace with new, page 7.
Drain and clean tank, see pages 9 & 10.
Clean filter, see page 8.
assumes no responsibility for damage
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