Blower Feature; Emptying Liquid Waste; Lubrication; Storage - Shop-Vac SH Series User Manual

FOAM SLEEVE INSTALLATION AND CLEANING:
51. With tank cover in an upside
down position, slide foam sleeve
down over lid cage pulling until foam
sleeve completely covers lid cage.
FIGURE 30.
FIGURE 30
52. 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.
53. Shake excess debris off of the foam sleeve with a
rapid up and down movement.
54. 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.
55. Check the filter for tears. If any are found, replace
with a new filter.
56. Your vacuum can be used as
a powerful blower. To use your
unit as a blower, clear hose of any
obstruction. Insert machine hose
end into blower port on rear of
unit. FIGURE 31. Twist slightly
FIGURE 31
to tighten the connection. Caution
should be used when using as a
blower due to the powerful force of air when using
certain attachments.
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.
EMPTYING
LIQUID
WASTE FROM
THE TANK
BLOWER
FEATURE
WARNING!
57. Your wet/dry vacuum can be emptied of liquid
waste by removing the drain cap. To empty, turn unit
off and remove plug from the 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. Use
side carry handles for lifting vac when draining tank
into drains that are located above floor level.
AUTOMATIC SUCTION
SHUT OFF
58. 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.

LUBRICATION

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

STORAGE

FIGURE 32
61. Accessories may be stored in the tool holder. The
vacuum should be stored indoors.
60. Before storing your
vacuum cleaner the tank
should be emptied and
cleaned. The power cord can
be wrapped around the cord
can be wrapped around the
cord wraps provided on the
tank cover on rear of unit.
FIGURE 32.
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