Shop-Vac LB SERIES User manual

USER MANUAL
THE WORKSHOP
ASSISTANT
WET/DRY VAC
87550-16
*Working capacity may vary based on use.
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45.5
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
LITER*
U.S. GALLON*
SERIES LB
HOUSEHOLD AND
WORKSHOP USE

TO BEGIN
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Catalog / Model Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Warnings and Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Portable Blower Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter Installation and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dry Pick Up Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wet Pick Up Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying Liquid Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Suction Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CATALOG / MODEL NUMBERS
Catalog No. 9313211 Model No. LB650C
Date of Purchase:
For your records, please record your Date of Purchase and store this owner’s manual
in a safe location for future reference.
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CARTON CONTENTS
WARNING:REVIEW IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Vacuum
Cartridge filter
Filter retainer
Disposable filter bag
Nozzle
Utility nozzle
Crevice tool
Hose
Extension wands (2)
Caster feet (4)
Casters (4)
Tool holder
Screws (4)
Washers (4)
Concentrator nozzle
Blower nozzle
Contact Shop-Vac®Customer Service if any parts are missing
or damaged.
U.S. Customers call
888-822-4644 or visit
www.shopvac.com
Canadian Customers call
905-335-9730 or visit
www.shopvac.ca
Questions?
U.S. Customers call 888-822-4644
or visit www.shopvac.com 24 hours a day.
Canadian Customers call 905-335-9730
or visit www.shopvac.ca 24 hours a day.
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Safety Glasses Flathead Screwdriver
Check to make sure you have the following:

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!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all safety rules carefully before attempting
to operate. Retain for future reference.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET
BEFORE REMOVING THE TANK
COVER.
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.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
APPLIANCE.
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,
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
ATTENTION!
DANGER!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
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.
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.
24. 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.

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DO NOT LEAVE VACUUM
UNATTENDED WHEN IT
IS PLUGGED IN AND/OR
OPERATING. UNPLUG UNIT
WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT-
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 grounded 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 grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the
adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal
screw.
WARNING!
WARNING!
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
IN CANADA, THE USE OF A TEMPORARY ADAPTOR
IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL
CODE. Make sure that the appliance is connected to
an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No
adapter should be used with this appliance.
When using the appliance at a distance where an
extension cord becomes necessary, a 3-conductor
grounding cord of adequate size must be used for
safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating.
Use TABLE A to determine A.W.G. wire size required.
To determine ampere rating of your vacuum, refer to
nameplate located on motor housing.
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 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.
SKETCH A
SKETCH B SKETCH C
EXTENSION
CORDS
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
TABLE A
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INSTRUCTIONS