Maintenance; Filter; Filter Cleaning; Filter Removal - Craftsman 17765 - 5.0 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Filter
,_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting, unplug
power cord before changing or clean-
ing filter.
NOTE: This filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small parti-
cles of dust. The filter can be used for wet
or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully
when removing to clean or installing it.
Creases in the filter pleats may occur
from installation but creases will not affect
the performance of the filter.
Filter Cleaning
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
:ilter for tears or small holes. Do not use a
:ilter with holes or tears in it. Even a small
qole can cause a lot of dust to come out
3f your vac. Replace it immediately.
Filter Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift
off filter.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of dam-
WARNING: Do not remove the fil-
ter cage. it is there to help prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower
wheel.
age to the blower wheel and motor,
always reinstall the filter before using the
vac for dry material pickup.
Cleaning A Dry Filter
Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the filter
from the vac. Slap your hand on top of
the power assembly while the vac is
turned off.
For best cleaning results due to accumu-
lated dust, clean the filter in an open
area. Cleaning SHOULD be done out-
doors and not in the living quarters.
After filter removal from vac, remove the
dry debris by gently tapping the filter
against the inside wall of your dust drum.
The debris will loosen and fall.
For thorough cleaning of dry filter with
fine dust (no debris), run water through it
as described under "Cleaning A Wet
Filter".