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ATTENTION!

Read all safety rules careful-

ly before attempting to oper-

ate. Retain for future reference.

Patents Issued and Pending. Printed in U.S.A.

DANGER!

Never operate this unit when

flammable materials or vapors

are present because electrical

devices produce arcs or sparks

that can cause a fire or explo-

sion.

NEVER OPERATE

UNATTENDED!

MSC1896

SHOP-VAC CORPORATION

2323 Reach Road, P.O. Box 3307

Williamsport, PA 17701-0307

(570) 326-3557

Web site: www.shopvac.com

SHOP-VAC CANADA

1770 Appleby Line

Burlington, Ontario L7L 5P8

(905) 335-9730

Web site: www.shopvac.ca

Shop Vac-México, S.A. de C.V.

Calle Niños Héros #1553

Colonia Agua Blanca

45235 - Zapopan, Jalisco

52 (33) 3188 6388

NOTE: This is a generic manual. Items shown may not apply to your vacuum.

Please contact customer service with questions.

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.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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NOTE: This is a generic manual. Items shown may not apply to your vacuum. Please contact customer service with questions. ATTENTION! Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to operate. Retain for future reference. DANGER! Never operate this unit when flammable materials or vapors are present because electrical devices produce arcs or sparks that can cause a fire or explosion.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. 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.
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ASSEMBLY 5. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes provided. Apply pressure and twisting motion until casters snap into place (Figure 23). Return tank to upright position. TOP HANDLE ASSEMBLY (Not standard with all models) To attach top handle, align holes in handle and holes in tank cover and secure with screws provided (Figure 1). 17 16 1 18 A B 20 TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY A A 10 A 1.
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5. If flatwashers are included in hardware package place flatwasher over stem of caster before installing casters into feet or accessory caddy. NOTE: Flatwashers are not required with all units. 6. Install casters into caster feet and accessory caddy by inserting the caster stems into the holes provided. Apply pressure and twisting motion until caster snap into place (Figure 43 & 44).
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8. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes provided. Apply pressure and twisting motion until casters snap into place (Figure 78). 11 9. Repeat steps 3-8 with remaining feet. 10. Return tank to upright position. 9. Item Number & DeScription 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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and slide down to cap nut. Slide axle through rear of frame and slide on other wheel. Before assembling cap nut on other end of axle, be certain dolly is assembled correctly. (You may place tank on dolly and tighten knob of retaining bracket to be sure of correct assembly.) 13. After ensuring dolly is assembled correctly remove tank and place dolly on side with installed cap nut on hard surface and hammer second cap nut on axle. 14.
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WARNING FOR FINE DUST & POWDERS 106 105 104 When vacuuming fine dust, or powders of any kind (ex. plaster, drywall dust, cold ashes, concrete dust, etc.)...a high efficiency drywall filter bag must be used. When vacuuming normal household dust and debris, standard household disposable filter bags may be used. These "large bag" filters connect to the air inlet fitting on the inside of the vacuum tank.
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Nozzles and Accessories All Friction Fit Wands AUTOMATIC SUCTION SHUT-OFF Insert wand ends together The vacuum is equipped with an automatic suction shut-off that operates when picking up liqBrush Insert Shown ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION TO PREVENT ROCKS OR DEBRIS to form tight afit. Lock uids. As the level of the liquid rises in the tank, an internal float and rises twist until it seats itselfaagainst Lock Accessories, Hoses and Wands Inserts place by off suction.
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water, dry and reinstall Full Polyester Filter Brush off dirt and reinstall; if filter gets wet, rinse with water, dry and reinstall SHOP-VAC VACUUM FILTER CLEANING REFERENCE ® Foam Sleeve Rinse with soap and water, dry and reinstall Full Polyester Filter Brush off dirt and reinstall; if filter gets wet, rinse with water, dry and reinstall Foam Sleeve Rinse with soap and water, dry and reinstall Reusable Disc Filter Rinse with soap and water, dry and reinstall; do not machine wash Full Polyester Filte