Emptying Liquid Wastes From Tank; Automatic Suction Shut-Off - Shop-Vac 9520210 User Manual

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.
Your vacuum can be used as a powerful blower. To
use your unit as a blower, clear hose of any obstruc-
tion. Insert machine hose end into blower port on rear
of unit (Figure 120, 121). Twist slightly to tighten the
connection. Caution should be used when using as a
blower due to the powerful force of air when using certain
attachments.
EMPTYING LIQUID WASTES FROM THE TANK
Without Tank Drain
Liquid waste may be emptied by removing the tank cover. To empty, stop the motor and remove
the plug from the wall receptacle. Remove the tank cover and deposit the liquid waste contents
in a suitable drain. After tank is empty, return the cover to its original position. To continue use,
plug the cord into the wall receptacle and turn the unit on.
With Tank Drain
Liquid waste may be emptied by removing the tank drain. To empty, turn unit off and remove
plug from wall receptacle. Remove the drain cap and deposit the liquid waste contents in a
suitable drain. 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.
All Shop-Vac vacuums covered in this manual come with accessories to cover wet and dry cleanup jobs. Not all vacs include all accessories shown.
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Nozzles and Accessories
Lock
Carpet
Tool
Insert
Floor
Brush
Insert
Inserts lock into place by
sliding red buttons. Elbow swivels.
Carpet
Tool
Insert
Squeegee
Insert
Inserts snap-in and out.
Elbow swivels.
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ACCESSORIES, HOSES AND WANDS
Lock
All Friction Fit
Accessories
Insert wand end or hose
into accessory and twist to
Double
form a tight fit.
Blade
Squeegee
Insert
Brush Insert Shown
Inserts lock into place by
sliding insert onto nozzle.
Levers control brush position for
various types of cleaning.

AUTOMATIC SUCTION SHUT-OFF

The vacuum is equipped with an automatic suction shut-off that operates when picking up liq-
uids. 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 paragraph.
NOTE: IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER, THE VACUUM COULD LOSE SUCTION. IF
THIS OCCURS, PLACE VAC IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND TURN SWITCH OFF. THIS WILL
ALLOW THE FLOAT TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE
TO CONTINUE OPERATION.
LUBRICATION
No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings.
STORAGE
Before storing your vacuum cleaner the tank should be emptied and cleaned.
The power cord can be wrapped around the cord wraps provided on the
tank cover on rear or side of unit (Figure 122, 123, 124). Accessories may
be stored in the tool holder (not standard on all models) so they can be
readily available. The vacuum should be stored indoors.
Hoses
Insert machine hose end into
tank and twist to form a
tight fit.
Posi-Lock Hoses
Insert hose collar onto
threaded tank inlet and
tighten.
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123 124
Wands
All Friction Fit Wands
Insert wand ends together
and twist to form a tight fit.
Positive Locking Wands
Insert wand ends together
until metal push button locks.
Locking Nut Wand End
Insert wand end over nozzle
and tighten nut.