Product Manual
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 and before servic-
ing.
2. Do not use on wet surfaces. 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 children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
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.
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 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. These are very fine particles that may pass
through the collection filter bag and be exhausted back into the air.
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 collection bags.
21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty collection bag 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 medication causing
diminished control.
24. This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See
instructions for Servicing of Double Insulated Appliances.
25. WARNING! Do NOT use this vacuum cleaner to vacuum lead paint debris because this may
disperse fine lead particles into the air. This vacuum cleaner is not intended for use under
EPA Regulation 40 CFR Part 745 for lead paint material cleanup.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2
A 2-conductor, type SJT-A/SJT, power supply 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 ampere rating of your vacuum, refer to nameplate located on motor cover.
Before using appliance, inspect power cord for loose or exposed wires and damaged insulation. 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 exten-
sion cord's plug. Be sure the extension cord connection does not come in contact with liquid.
NOTE: STATIC SHOCKS ARE COMMON IN DRY AREAS OR WHEN THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY
OF THE AIR IS LOW. THIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY AND DOES NOT AFFECT THE USE OF THE
APPLIANCE. 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.
EXTENSION CORDS
WARNING – DO NOT LEAVE VACUUM UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS PLUGGED IN AND/OR OPERATING. UNPLUG UNIT WHEN NOT IN USE.
In a double insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding
be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement
parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.
This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
Servicing for Double Insulated Appliances
A double-insulated appliance is marked with one or more of the following: the words
“Double Insulation” or “Double Insulated” or the Double Insulation symbol (Figure 1).
DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCE
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider then
the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS
Volts
Total length of cord in feet
120V
Ampere Rating
More Not More
Than Than
0 - 6
6 - 10
10 - 12
12 - 16
25 50 100
150
AWG
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
14
12
12
Not recommended
UNPACKING
Unpack the Indoor/Outdoor Vac from its shipping carton and remove any loose parts. Before the
shipping carton is discarded, make sure that all loose parts and literature have been removed.
ASSEMBLY
The Indoor/Outdoor Vac comes partially assembled. Before operation, the handle and collection
bag must be attached.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
1. Attach upper and lower handle sections and secure at point (A) with
1
/4 - 20 x 1
1
/4" carriage
bolt and
1
/4 - 20 acorn nut (Figure 2(A)).
2. Place handle assembly into the motor carriage unit and secure with
1
/4 - 20 x 2" Hex Head
machine screw,
1
/4 external tooth lockwasher and
1
/4 - 20 Hex nut (Figure 2(B)). Make sure
hex nut is located on left side of handle when facing back of the unit or the stand will not work
properly.
3. Secure the cable to the tube using the ties provided (Figure 3 and 4 for tie wrap locations).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 1