Cleaning Vac Filter; Dry Filter; Wet Filter; Wet/Dry Vac - Craftsman 113.177060 Owner's Manual

To clean the foam pad under the intake
shield of the detachable blower:
t. Remove the three screws holding the
intake shield.
2. Lift the intake shield off and set aside.
3. Lift the foam pad off and clean in warm
soapy water or brush debris away.
Allow foam pad to dry before replacing.
4. Examine foam pad for reuse. If you
need to replace it, check the service
part section ol this manual
S. Re-install foam pad into the blower,
6. Reinstall intake shield and 3 screws.
The unit is ready for use.
Cleaning Vac Filter
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vae 9edormance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or smelt 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.
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.
Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, remove filter nut from the
screw on the filter cage, remove tilter
plate and lift off filter.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the va¢ for dry
matedat pickup,
CAUTION: Do not remove the filter
cage or float. It is there to shut off air-
flow when the drum s full of liquids.
Dry Filter
1. Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the filter
from the vac by slapping your hand on
top of the lid while the vac is turned off.
2. For best results of cleaning due to
accumulated dust, clean the filter in an
open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done
outdoors and not in the living quarters.
3, After filter removal from vac, remove the
dry debris by gentlytapping the filter
against the inside wall of your dust drum
and the debris will loosen and fall.
4, For thorough cleaning of dry tilterwith fine
dust (no debris) you may run water
through it as described under 'Wet Flits('.
Wet Filter
After filter is removed, run water through
the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care
that water pressure from the hose is not
strong enough to damage filter. Remem-
ber: To dry a filter quickly, reinstall the fil-
ter on the vac and allow the unit to run for
approximately 10 minutes. The clean air
rushing through thefilter
wil_ d ryit.
Installation
Refer to "Filter Assembly".
Allowthe tilter to dry _efore reinstalling
and storing the vac.
Wet/Dry
Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its
best, clean the outside with a cloth damp-
ened with warm water and mild soap.
To clean the drum:
1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash drum thoroughly.
I WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustment should be performed
by Sears Service Centers, always
using Sears replacement parts.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
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