Shop-Vac AM425-HV User Manual

User Manual

Please review before operating unit.

Air Mover

MODEL AM425-HV

Household and Workshop Use.

ATTENTION!

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

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. NEVER OPERATE
UNATTENDED.

If your Shop-Vac Air Mover ever needs repair or maintenance during
the warranty period or any time thereafter, there are Authorized Shop­Vac Service Centres located across the country (please see the enclosed
separate pamphlet).
Do not attempt to service your Shop-Vac Air Mover beyond that
described in the User Manual. For all other servicing, please refer to a
qualified Shop-Vac Service Centre.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.

AUTHORIZED SHOP-VAC SERVICE CENTRES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SHOP-VAC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Patents Issued and Pending.

1. Do not leave appliance when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before
servicing.

2. Do not expose to water or 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 operate Air Mover with
damaged cord or plug.

6. Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close 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 opening
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. Turn off all controls before
unplugging.

12. WARNING! To avoid injury or
property damage: do not use
around explosive liquids or vapors,
as electrical devices produce arcs
or sparks, which can cause a fire or
explosion.

13. Do not store or use near flammable
or combustible liquids such as
gasoline, toxic, carcinogenic,
combustible or hazardous materials
such as asbestos, arsenic, barium,
beryllium, lead, pesticides or other
health endangering materials.

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

Shop-Vac warrants the air mover for two years from the date of purchase to correct by repair or parts replacement without charge, any
product defect due to faulty material or workmanship provided that the air mover is not used for rental service. This warranty does not
cover accessories. Simply return the complete unit, (transportation prepaid), to the Authorized Shop-Vac Service Centre nearest you (a complete
list of Authorized Shop-Vac Service Centres is included with each air mover). Shop-Vac assumes no responsibility for damage or faulty
performance caused by misuse or careless handling, or where repairs have been made or attempted by others. Proof of purchase date is
required. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.Our goods come with
guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

WARNING - DO NOT LEAVE AIR MOVER UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS PLUGGED IN AND/OR

OPERATING. UNPLUG UNIT WHEN NOT IN USE.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

14. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do
not cover cord with throw rugs,
runners, or similar coverings.
Arrange cord away from traffic area
and where it will not be tripped
over.

15. Operation of this unit can result in
foreign objects being blown into
eyes, which can result in eye
damage. Always wear safety
goggles when operating Air Mover.

16. STAY ALERT, Watch what you are
doing and use common sense.

17. Do not use an extension cord with
this Air Mover.

18. This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance.

19. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.

20. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.

21. The plug must be removed from the
socket-outlet before cleaning or
maintaining the appliance.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Do not operate if cord, plug or appliance is damaged. In your double insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. No grounding means is provided nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance.

NOTE:

If power cord needs to be replaced, use only a Shop-Vac Service Agent.