Troubleshooting - Shop-Vac SC14 Series User Manual

3. The hose may be stored in the hose holder. To do this place one end of the hose
between the hose holder posts and the tank cover. Wrap the hose around the tank
cover keeping the hose tucked between the posts and the cover.
4. Accessories may be stored in the accessory caddy. The vacuum should be stored
indoors.
PROBLEM
Loss of suction or
cleaner runs hot
Dust discharging
from tank cover
Mist discharging
from tank cover
Will not start
WARNING
BECOME DETACHED OR BROKEN, EXPOSING THE MOTOR OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS, OPERATION SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY OR FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM. REPAIRS SHOULD BE MADE
BEFORE REUSING THE VACUUM.
STORAGE (CONT'D.)

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Clogged filter
2. Full tank
3. Air Leak
4. Hole in hose
5. Obstruction in hose or
accessory
1. Filter not properly
installed
2. Filter damaged
3. Dust too fine for filter
1. Saturated filter
2. Full tank
1. Power cord not plugged into
outlet
2. No power at the outlet
3. Defective switch or motor
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IF ANY OF THE MOTOR HOUSING PARTS SHOULD
SOLUTION
1. Clean or replace filter
2. Empty tank
3. Tighten hose and accessory
connections
4. Replace hose
5. Remove obstruction
1. Properly install filter
2. Replace filter
3. Add a high efficiency
disposable filter bag
1. Allow filter to dry or replace
with dry filter
2. Empty Tank
1. Plug cord into outlet
2. Plug cord into another outlet
3. Contact Shop-Vac
customer service
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