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Operation
V V/'_ r_ I_l I I_l v_._
To reduce
the risk
of fire or explosion,
do not operate
this vac in areas
with
flammable
gases
or flammable
vapors
such as lighter
fluid,
cleaners,
oil-base
paints,
gasoline,
alcohol
or explosive
dust
such
as coal, magnesium,
grain
or
gun powder
in the air. Do not vacuum
explosive
dust,
flammable
or combusti-
ble liquids
or hot ashes.
Do not use this vac as a sprayer.
To reduce
the risk of
health
hazards
from
vapors
or dusts,
do not vacuum
toxic
materials.
To
reduce
the risk of electrical
shock
do not expose
to rain.
Store vac indoors.
Unplug
power
cord before
changing
or cleaning
filter
or emptying
the dust
drum.
CAUTION:
To reduce
the risk of hear-
ing damage
wear
ear protectors
when
using the vac or blower
for
extended
hours
or when using
it in a
noisy area.
The operation
of any util-
ity vac or blower
can result
in for-
eign objects
being blown
into the
eyes,
which
can result
in severe
eye
damage.
Always
wear safety
goggles
complying
with ANSI Z87.1
(shown
on Package)
before
commencing
operation.
Safety
Goggles
are avail-
able at Sears
retail stores.
If the noise level of this unit is too loud,
purchase
the Craftsman
Noise
Muffler;
accessory
number
9-16991
found
in
Sears
retail stores or the Sears
Power
and Hand Tool Catalog.
To reduce
the risk of electric
shock,
this
appliance
has a polarized
plug (one blade
is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in
a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse
the
plug. if it still does not fit, contact
a quali-
fied electrician
to install the proper
outlet.
Do not change
the plug in any way.
NOTE:
When
using the unit in the vacu-
uming
mode,
always
insert the air diffuser
in the exhaust
port on the detachable
blower.
This breaks
up the direct flow of
air and diffuses
it.
Vacuuming
Dry Materials
1. The filter must be in correct
position
at
all times to reduce
the risk of leaks and
possible
damage
to vac.
2. When
using your vac to pick up very
fine dust,
it will be necessary
for you to
empty
the drum
and clean the filter at
more frequent
intervals to maintain
peak vac performance.
NOTE:
A dry filter is necessary
to pick up
dry material.
If you use your vac to pick up
dust when the filter
is wet, the filter will
clog quickly
and be very difficult
to clean.
3. If your filter is wet but you need to use
the vac to pick up dry material,
you can
quickly
dry the filter by running
the vac
without
hose attached
for about
10 min-
utes. The clean air rushing
through
the
vac will help dry the filter.
The optional
Craftsman
Fine Particle
Fil-
ter, stock
number
9-17916
will do a bet-
ter job stopping
the very fine particles
than the 9-17816
filter. This filter will stop
99.99%
of all particles
as small
as one
micron.
Vacuuming
Liquids
1. When
picking
up small
amounts
of liq-
uid the filter may be left in place.
2. When
picking
up large amounts
of liq-
uid we recommend
that the filter be
removed.
If the filter is not removed,
it
will become
saturated
and misting
may
appear
in the exhaust.
3. After using the vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried
to reduce
the
risk of possible
mildew
and damage
to
the filter.
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