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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISk OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCk OR INJURY:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
before servicing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
2.
Do not expose to rain – store indoors.
3.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near chil-
dren.
4.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only Manufacturer's recommended attach-
ments.
5.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, contact Shop Vac Corporation for
assistance.
6.
Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
7.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug; not the cord.
8.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
WARNING
– do Not leAve vAcuum uNAtteNded WheN It Is pluGGed IN ANd/oR opeRAtING. uNpluG uNIt WheN Not IN use.
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
– IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EqUIP-
MENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISk OF
ELECTRIC SHOCk. CHECk WITH A qUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR
SERVICE PERSON IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE
OUTLET IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG
PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE – IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE
OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A qUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.
Volts
120V
Ampere Rating
More
Not More
Than
Than
0
-
6
6
- 10
10
-
12
12
-
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1. Remove vacuum cleaner and all accessories from the carton.
2. Important: Open tank cover by pushing latches or clamps outward with thumbs and remove
any accessories that may have been shipped in the tank.
3. Assemble dolly or caster system following instructions and illustrations in this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
EXTENSION CORDS
Total length of cord in feet
25
50
100
AWG
18
16
16
18
16
14
16
16
14
Not recommended
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11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas
and
where they may be present.
16. Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil base paints, lacquers,
household cleaners, etc.
17. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such as
asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials.
Specially designed units are available for these purposes.
18. Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without cartridge filter and collection
filter bag in place. These are very fine particles that may pass through the foam and affect
the performance of the motor or be exhausted back into the air. Additional collection filter
bags are available.
19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job. It can
become a tripping hazard.
20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which can
result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use vacuum
cleaner when you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion causing diminished control.
This appliance is for use on a
nominal 120-volt circuit, and has
a grounded plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in sketch A. A
temporary adapter that looks like
the adapter illustrated in sketches
B and C may be used to connect
this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as
shown in sketch B if a properly
grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adapter should be
used only until a properly ground-
ed outlet (sketch A) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear,
lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as
a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place
by a metal screw.
NOTE: IN CANADA, ThE USE Of A TEMPORARY ADAPTER IS NOT PERMITTED BY ThE CANADIAN
ELECTRICAL CODE.
When using the appliance at a distance where an extension cord becomes necessary, a 3-con-
ductor grounding cord of adequate size must be used for safety, and to prevent loss of power
and overheating. Use the table below to determine A.W.G. wire size required. To determine
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ampere rating of your vacuum, refer to nameplate located on rear of motor cover.
Before using appliance, inspect power cord for loose or exposed wires and damaged insula-
tion. Make any needed repairs or replacements before using your appliance. Use only three-
wire outdoor extension cords which have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole
receptacles which accept the extension cord's plug. When vacuuming liquids, be sure the
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extension cord connection does not come in contact with the liquid.
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NOTE: STATIC ShOCKS ARE COMMON IN DRY AREAS OR WhEN ThE RELATIVE hUMIDITY Of
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ThE AIR IS LOW. ThIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY AND DOES NOT AffECT ThE USE Of ThE APPLI-
ANCE. TO REDUCE ThE fREqUENCY Of STATIC ShOCKS IN YOUR hOME, ThE BEST REMEDY IS
TO ADD MOISTURE TO ThE AIR WITh A CONSOLE OR INSTALLED hUMIDIfIER.
UNPACkING
4. Before replacing cover, please refer to Dry Pick-up or Wet Pick-up operation to ensure
proper filter installation.
5. Replace cover and make sure latches or clamps are secured over raised area of tank
cover.
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