Stanley SL18701P Owner's Manual page 8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WET PICK-UP
This cleaner requires only a minimum of conversion when going from dry to wet pick-up. Remove
ALL dry pick-up filters. A clean cartridge filter may be used for vacuuming small amounts of liquids.
When picking up large quantities of water, you should remove the cartridge filter and using the foam
Filter in position over lid cage as shown in Figure AA.
After completing a wet pick-up job, raise the hose to
drain any, excess liquid into the tank before shutting
off. The interior of the tank should be periodically
cleaned.
1. Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet before removing the power head. Place
power head in an upside down position. Remove cartridge filter by sliding it up and off the
filter cage.
2. Shake excess dust off cartridge filter with a rapid up and down movement.
NOTE:WET PICK-UP ACCESSORIES SHOULD BE WASHED PERIODICALLY,
ESPECIALLY AFTER PICKING UP WET,STICKY KITCHEN ACCIDENTS. THIS CAN BE
ACCOMPLISHED WITH A WARM SOLUTION OF SOAP AND WATER.
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 tank reaches a predetermined level. When this happens, turn
off vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the dust tank. 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.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the vac, do not run motor with float in
raised position.
NOTE:IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER, THE VACUUM COULD STOP SUCTION. IF
THIS OCCURS, PLACE VAC IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND TURN SWITCH OFF. THIS WILL
ALLOW THE FLOAT TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE
TO CONTINUE OPERATION.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
EMPTYING LIQUID FROM THE TANK
Liquid may be emptied by removing the tank drain. To empty,
turn unit off and remove plug from the wall receptacle. Remove the
drain cap and deposit the liquid conents in a suitable drain.
After tank is empty, return the drain cap to its original position.
To continue use, plug the cord into the wall receptacle and turn
the unit on.
FILTER CLEANING
1. To remove the cartridge filter for cleaning, hold the power head and turn the filter retainer
counter-clockwise to loose and remove.
2. To clean filter, brush off excess dirt with water, dry completey (approximately 24hours)
and re-install.
Figure AA
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