Operation - Craftsman 113.177370 Owner's Manual

Operation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with
flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or
vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-
base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but
are not limited to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum explo-
sive dust, flammable or combustible 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 vac-
uum toxic materials.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of hearing
damage wear ear protectors when
using the vac for extended hours or
when using it in a noisy area. The
operation of any utility vac can result
in foreign objects being blown into
the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear safety gog-
gles complying with ANSI Z87.1
(shown on Package) before com-
mencing operation. Safety Goggles
are available at Sears retail stores.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug wilt 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.
After you plug the power cord into the out-
let, turn the unit on by pushing the switch
from position "O" to position "t". The sym-
bols used on the motor cover are interna-
tional "On & Off" symbols. "O" is the
symbol for "OFF" and 'T' is the symbol for
"ON".
0 =oFF I =oN
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in correct
position to avoid leaks and possible
damage to vac.
2. When using your vac to pick up very
fine dust, it wilt 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 wilt help dry the filter.
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
wilt become saturated and misting may
appear in the exhaust.
3. After using the vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to avoid possible
mildew and damage to the filter.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mecha-
nism wilt rise automatically to cut off air-
flow. When this happens, turn off the
vac, unplug the power cord, and empty
the drum. You wilt know that the float
has risen because vac airflow ceases
and the motor noise wilt become higher
in pitch, due to increased motor speed.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the vac
do not run motor with float in raised position.