Operation; Vacuuming Dry Materials; Vacuuming Liquids - Craftsman 113.177060 Owner's Manual

Operation
WARNING
To avoid fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable
gases or flammable vapors such as lighter fluid, cleaners, oil*base paints,
gasoline, alcohol or explosive dust such as coal, magnesium, grain or gun
powder in the air. Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or combustible
liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer for any flammable or
combustible liquid. To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vac-
uum toxic materials. To avoid electrical shock do not expose to rain. Store vac
indoors. Unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter or emptying the
dust drum.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage wear ear protectors
when using the vac or blower for
eXtended hours or when using it in a
noisy area. The operation of any util-
ity vac or blower can result in for-
eign objects being blown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety goggles
complying with ANSi Z87.1 (shown
on Package) before commencing
operation. Safety Goggles are avail-
able 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 will fit in
a polarized ouget 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.
NOTE: When using the unit in the vacu-
uming mode, always insert the air diffuser
in the exhaust port on the detachable
blower. This breaks up the direct flow of
air and diffuses it.
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must be in correct positLon at
all times to avoid leaks and possible
damage to vac.
2.When using your vac to pick up very
fine dust, it will 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 d.ry the filter by running the vac
without hose attached for about 10 min-
utes. The clean air rushing through the
vac will 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
will become saturated and misting may
appear in the exhaust.
CAUTION: Do not remove the filter
cage or float. It is there to shut off air-
f ow when the drum is fu of cluds.
3. After using the vac to pick up ]]quids,
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 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 aidlow ceases
and the motor noise will 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.
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