Craftsman 17776 - Clean N Carry 4 Gal. Wet-Dry VAC Owner's Manual page 10

Operation (continued)
Vacuuming Liquids
1.Removal of the filter is highly
recommended for wet pickups.
2. Misting may appear from the blowing
port, this is normal.
3. This wet/dry vac is equipped with a float
mechanism which will rise automatically
to cut off the airflow when the liquid in the
drum reaches a predetermined leve!.
When this happens, turn off vac, unplug
the power cord, and empty the dust drum.
You will know that the float has shut the
airflow off because the suction ceases
and the motor noise becomes higher in
pitch, due to increased motor speed. The
liquid capacity may vary with the rate of
pickup.
mMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the vac, do not run motor with
float in raised position.
4. After using the vac to pick up liquids, the
filter must be dried to avoid possible
mildew and damage to the filter.
Emptying the Drum
I WARNBNG: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
1. Remove the power head assembly of
the Portable Wet/Dry Vac by pulling
outward on the latches located on each
side of the vac. Lift off the power head
assembly.
2. Dump the drum contents into the proper
waste disposal container.
Moving the Vac
Should it become necessary to pick up the
vac, the handle on the lid should be used.
If the drum has debris or liquid in it, you
should also keep one hand under the
drum, This unit is also equipped with
4 wheels and can be roiled by
maneuvering the handle or lid.
Maintenance ,
FHter
WARNBNG: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
WARNmNG: Do not remove the filter
cage. mtis there to help prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower
wheel
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
NOTE: This filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles 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.
Remova_
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, remove filter nut from the
screw on the filter cage, remove filter plate
and lift off filter.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the vac for dry
material pick-up.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a
filter with holes or tears in it, Even a small
hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of
your vac. Replace it immediately.
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