Shop-Vac 90LN Danger, Save These Instructions, Grounding Instructions, Extension Cords

Series 90LN — Wet/Dry Vacuum

Household and Workshop Use

ATTENTION!

Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to oper- ate. 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.

NEVER OPERATE UNATTENDED!

WARNING – ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING THE TANK COVER.

WARNING – ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION TO PREVENT ROCKS OR DEBRIS FROM BEING BLOWN OR RICO- CHETING INTO THE EYES OR FACE WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 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 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, return to Shop-Vac Corporation.

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 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 (see enclosed order form).

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 medication causing diminished control.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 ground- ed 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.

EXTENSION CORDS

When using the appliance at a distance where an extension cord becomes necessary, a 3-conduc- tor 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		Volts	Total length of cord in feet
determine ampere rating of your	120V		25	50		100	150
vacuum, refer to nameplate located on	Ampere Rating				AWG
rear of motor cover.	More	Not More
Before using appliance, inspect power	Than	Than
		0-6	18	16	16		14
cord for loose or exposed wires and
		6-10	18	16	14		12
damaged insulation. Make any needed
	10-12		16	16	14		12
repairs or replacements before using	12-16		14	12		Not recommended

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 extension cord connection does not come in contact with the 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.

Questions? Visit Shop-Vac at www.shopvac.com or call (570) 326-3557. • Ante cualquier consulta, visite Shop-Vac en www.shopvac.com o llame al (570) 326-3557.

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