Blower Feature; Emptying Liquid Waste; Automatic Suction Shut Off; Lubrication - Shop-Vac H87 series User Manual

38. Check the filter for tears. If any are found, replace
with a new filter.
BLOWER
FEATURE
39. Your vacuum can be used as a
powerful blower. To use your unit as
a blower, unscrew blower port cover
located on the backside of the tank
cover. Clear hose of any
obstructions. Insert hose end with
FIGURE 17
locking nut into blower port and
tighten locking-nut. FIGURE 17.
Do not over-tighten. Caution should be used when using
as a blower due to the powerful force of air when using
certain attachments.
NOTE: For maximum performance, when vacuuming,
remove blower port cover.
WARNING!
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION TO PREVENT
ROCKS OR DEBRIS FROM BEING BLOWN OR
RICOCHETING INTO THE EYES OR FACE WHICH
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
EMPTYING LIQUID
WASTE FROM THE
TANK
40. Your wet/dry vacuum can be emptied of liquid waste
by removing the tank cover. To empty, turn unit off and
remove plug from the wall receptacle. Remove the tank
cover and deposit the liquid waste contents in a suitable
drain. After the tank is empty, return the tank cover to
its original position. To continue use, plug the cord into
the wall receptacle and turn the unit on. Use side carry
handles for lifting vac when draining tank into drains
that are located above floor level.
AUTOMATIC SUCTION
SHUT OFF
41. The vacuum is equipped with an automatic suction
shut-off that operates when picking up liquids. As the
level of the liquid rises in the tank, an internal float rises
until it seats 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 and
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the suction is drastically reduced. If this occurs, turn
unit off immediately. Failure to turn unit off after float
rises and shuts off suction will result in extensive
damage to the motor. To continue use, empty the liquid
waste from the tank as outlined in the previous
section.
NOTE: IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER, THE
VACUUM COULD LOSE SUCTION. IF THIS OCCURS,
TURN UNIT OFF AND PLACE VAC IN UPRIGHT
POSITION. THIS WILL ALLOW THE FLOAT TO RETURN
TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE
TO CONTINUE OPERATION.

LUBRICATION

42. No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped
with lifetime lubrication bearings.

STORAGE

43. The power cord can be
wrapped around the cord wraps
provided on the top of the tank
cover located in front and behind
the handle. FIGURE 18.
FIGURE 18
44. To remove the cord from
the cord wraps grasp the sides
of the rear cord wrap located
behind the handle, turn counter
clockwise 180° until the tip of the
cord wrap is above the handle.
FIGURE 19.
FIGURE 19
45. Grasp the entire cord behind
the handle and pull above the
rear cord wrap, pull cord towards
the front of the vac until the cord
becomes disconnected from the
front cord wrap. FIGURE 20.
FIGURE 20
46. Grasp the sides of the rear
cord wrap and turn clockwise
180° to return it to its original
position. FIGURE 21.
FIGURE 21