Emptying The Drum; Moving The Wet/Dry Vac; Blowing Feature - Craftsman 17765 - 5.0 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac Owner's Manual

Operation (continued)
3. After using the vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to reduce the
risk of possible mildew and damage to
the filter.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mecha-
nism will rise automatically to cut off
air-flow. When this happens, turn off
the vac, unplug the power cord, and
empty the drum. You will know that the
float has risen because vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise will
become higher in pitch, due to
increased motor speed.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of dam-
age to the vac do not run motor with float
in raised position.
Emptying the Drum
,_, WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting, unplug
power cord before emptying the drum.
1. The vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
drum.
2. Another option is to remove the power
assembly.
3. Lay power assembly aside on a clean
area while emptying drum.
4. Dump the drum contents into the prop-
er waste disposal container.
,_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of
back injury or falls, do not lift a vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop or
drain enough contents out to make the
vac light enough to lift comfortably.
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
vac up to move it, the handle on the sides
of the dust drum are used to lift. To
maneuver the vac, the push/pull handle in
the rear of the unit should be used.
Blowing Feature
Your vac features a blowing port. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the
steps below to use your vac as a blower.
1. Locate blowing port of your vac.
Ak WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them clear
of blowing debris.
,_ CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might be
inhaled.
,_ CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using the vac/blower for extend-
ed hours or when using it in a noisy
area.
2. Insert the locking end of the "Pos-I-
Lock" hose into the blowing port of the
vac. The hose should snap into place.
To remove the hose from the vac, press
the release button in the hose assem-
bly and pull the hose out of the vac
inlet.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
opposite end of hose, then place the
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