Operation - Sears Craftsman 113.179490 Owner's Manual

OPERATIONS
WARNING
To avoid fire or explosion caused by the
igniting of vapors or dust due to the arcing of
the motor brushes do not operate this vac in
areas with flammable vapors such as lighter
fluid, cleaners, oiFbase paints, gasoline,
alcohol or explosive dust such as coal
magnesium, grain or gun powder in the air.
Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or
combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use
this vac as a sprayer for any flammable or
combustible liquid. To avoid health hazards
from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic
materials, To avoid e_ectrical shock do not
expose to rain, Store vac indoors. Unplug
power cord before changing or cleaning filter
or emptying the dust drum.
Vacuuming Dry Materials
t. The Filter must be in correct position at all times
to avoid leaks and possible damage to vac.
2. When using your vac zo pick up verytine sawdust
or dust from drywall type material it will be
necessary for you to empty the drum and clean
the filter at more frequent intervals to maintain
peak suction at the end of the hose.
3. A dry filter is necessary to pick up dry material. If
you do not dry it, dust particles such as sawdust
may collect on the filter due to the dampness.
This may restrict air flow causing the performance
indicator to drop out of sight (page 5). You may
run the vac to dry the filter faster.
4, tf your filter is wet but you need to pick up dry
material you can quickly dry the filter by letting
the vac run for about ten minutes before you use it
to pick up the dry material. The clean air rushing
through the vac will dry the filter enough for dry
use after about 10 minutes of running time.
Vacuuming Liquids
1. When the liquid in the drum reaches a predetermined
level, the vac which is equipped with a float mecha-
nism which will rise automatically to cut off airflow.
When the float has risen, turn off the vac, unplug the
power cord, and empty the drum.
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After using the vac to pick up liquids, the filter must be
dried to avoid possible mildew and damage to the
filter.
When picking up small amounts of liquid the filter may
be left in place.
When picking up large amounts of liquid we recom-
mend that the filter be removed. If the filter is not
removed, it wiIK become saturated and misting may
appear in the exhaust air from the handles.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the vac do not run
motor w_th float in up position.
NOTE: You will know that the float has risen because
vac airflow ceases and the motor noise wilt become
higher in pitch - due to increase in the motor speed.
Draining the Drum
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental starting
unplug power cord befere emptying.the drum.
1. Your vac has a drain for easy emptying of liquids
Simply unscrew the drain cap and lift slightly to
empty the drum of liquid.
2. You may remove the top section of the vac as
described in assembly section and dump the
contents into a proper waste disposal container,
B_owing Feature
1. Your vac has capabilities for blowing. You may
use the vac to blow sawdust off of your tools or
workbench by placing the hose in the exhaust
port. A car r_ozzle or a crevice tool will concentrate
the air flow to make for a better blowing feature.
Cord Wrap
1, When finished using your vac, unplug the cord
and wrap it around the motor cover
Moving the Vac
1. Should it become necessary to pick the vac up to
move it DO NOT pick the vac up by the lid
handles. To avoid dropping vac due to !atch
release or part breakage, pick the vac up by the
lip of the dust drum.