Care And Maintenance - Porter-Cable PCX18301-4B Owner's Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

FILTER REPLACEMENT
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.Your filter should be cleaned often to maintain peak vacuum
performance.
IMPORTANT
To avoid damage to the blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the reusable dry filter
before using the vacuum for dry pickups and always reinstall the foam filter before
using the vacuum for wet pickups.
IMPORTANT
After cleaning, check the filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a filter with holes or
tears in it. Even a small hole can cause dust to come out of your vacuum.
Replace it immediately.
NOTE
Before installing the filter on the vacuum, clean the area of the lid so that the clamp ring
will seal the bag against the lid and stop small particles from bypassing the filter bag. If
the filter is clean and not damaged, replace it on the filter cage. If it cannot be reused,
place a new filter over the filter cage.
NOTE
Clean the filter in an open area.
WARNING
Do not remove filter cage and float. The float prevents water from entering the impeller
and damaging the motor. The cage prevents fingers from touching the moving impeller.
CLEANING
To keep your wet/dry vacuum looking its best, clean the outside with a cloth dampened
with warm water and mild soap.
To clean the tank:
1. Dump out debris.
2. Wash tank thoroughly with warm water and mild soap.
3. Wipe with dry cloth.
STORAGE
Before storing your vacuum, the dust tank should be emptied and cleaned. The cord
should be wrapped and hung on the unit and the accessories should be kept in the
accessory holder so they can be readily available. The vacuum should be stored
indoors.
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