Troubleshooting - Shop-Vac 5HM Serie Manual De Instrucciones

BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON YOUR VACUUM, TURN THE UNIT OFF AND DISCONNECT THE PLUG
FROM THE WALL OUTLET.
PROBLEM
Parts/accessories
missing
Vacuum cleaner
will not start
Dust discharging
from exhaust
Loss of suction
Static shock
WARNING!
IF ANY OF THE MOTOR HOUSING PARTS SHOULD 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
Packed in tank
No power at receptacle
Defective switch
Defective motor
Filter not installed/not
installed properly
Filter damaged
Filter clogged or dust is
too fine
Filter not functional
Loose hose connection
Filter clogged
Full tank
Hole in hose
Dry environment
Relative humidity of air
is low
SOLUTION
Check in tank
Check for power
Contact Shop-Vac customer service
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Contact Shop-Vac customer service
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Properly install filter
Replace filter
Use more efficient filter
Clean or replace filter
Tighten hose connection
Clean or replace filter
Empty tank
Replace hose
Add moisture to air (if practical, use a console or
installed humiditier)
This situation is temporary and does not affect
the use of the vacuum cleaner.
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