Blower Feature; Empty Liquid Waste From Tank; Automatic Suction Shut Off; Lubrication - Shop-Vac EA Series User Manual

FILTER INSTALLATION AND CLEANING (CONT'D.)
FOAM SLEEVE INSTALLATION AND CLEANING:
1. With tank cover in an upside down position, slide foam sleeve down over lid cage pulling until foam
sleeve completely covers lid cage.
2. To clean the foam sleeve, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. Remove the tank
cover and place the cover in an upside-down position. Remove foam sleeve by sliding
it up and off the lid cage.
3. Shake excess debris off of the foam sleeve with a rapid up and down movement.
4. Hold foam sleeve under running water for a minute or two, rinsing from the inside of the filter. A water
wash is not always required, depending on the condition of the foam sleeve.
5. Check the filter for tears. If any are found, replace with a new filter.
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 machine hose end with locking nut into blower port and tighten
locking-nut. 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
FROM BEING BLOWN OR RICOCHETING INTO THE EYES OR FACE WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
EMPTYING LIQUID WASTE FROM TANK
To empty tank, turn unit off and remove plug from the wall receptacle. To empty liquid into floor drain the
vacuum is equipped with easy flow drain. Twist drain cap until liquid starts to flow. Pull drain out keeping
opening at the bottom. The further you pull out the faster the liquid will flow. After the tank is empty, return
the drain cap 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

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
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.
No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings.
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BLOWER FEATURE

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ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION TO PREVENT ROCKS OR DEBRIS

LUBRICATION