Troubleshooting - Shop-Vac EAL Series User Manual

FIGURE 32
FIGURE 33
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
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normal household use, in accordance with the User
Manual, against original defects 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
55. 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 32.
56. Grasp the sides of the
rear cord wrap and turn
clockwise 180° to return
it to its original position.
FIGURE 33.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
Clogged filter
Full tank
Full tank
Clogged filter
Full disposable filter bag
Full tank
Saturated filter
FIGURE 34
SOLUTION
Clean filter, see steps 17-21 on page 5, and steps 44-48
on page 7-8.
Empty tank, see step 50 on page 8.
Empty and clean tank.
Clean filter, see steps 17-29 on page 5,6.
Remove bag or replace with new.
Drain and clean tank, see step 50 on page 8.
Clean filter, see steps 45-48 on page 7,8.
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
no responsibility for damage 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
57. Accessories may be
stored in the accessory cad-
dy. The hose may be stored
in the hose holder. To do this,
place one end of the hose be-
tween the hose holder posts
and the tank bottom. Wrap
the hose around the tank bot-
tom keeping the hose tucked
between the posts and the
tank bottom. FIGURE 34.
The vacuum should be
stored indoors.
assumes
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