Maintenance - Craftsman 113.177630 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
Filter
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: This filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles 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.
Cleaning
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
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 a lot of dust to come out of
your vac. Replace it immediately.
Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift
off filter.
WARNING: Do not remove the filter
cage. It is there to help prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower
whee.
Wet/Dry Vac
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the blower wheel and motor,
always reinstall the filter before using the
vac for dry material pickup.
Dry
Filter
Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplishedwithout removing the filterfrom
the vac. Slap your hand on top of the power
assembly while the vac is turned off.
For best cleaning results due to
accumulated dust, clean the filter in an
open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done
outdoors and not in the living quarters.
After filter removal from vac, remove the
dry debris by gently tapping the filter
against the inside wall of your dust drum.
The debris will loosen and fall.
For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine
dust (no debris), run water through it as
described under "Wet Filter".
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. Remember: To dry
a filter quickly, reinstall the filter on the vac
and allow the unit to run for approximately
10 minutes. The clean air rushing through
the filter will dry it.
Installation
Refer to "Filter Assembly" Section of this
manual.
Allow the filter to dry before storing the
vac,
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best,
clean the outside with a cloth dampened
with warm water and mild soap.
To clean the drum:
1. Dump debris out.
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustment should be performed
by Sears Service Centers, always
using Sears replacement parts.
2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm water NOTE: if your casters are noisy, you may
and mild soap. put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make
3. Wipe out with dry cloth, them quieter.
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