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Draining the Drum
I WARNING: To avoid njury from accidental starting,
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unplug power cord before emptying the drum.
1. The vac comes equipped with a drain for easy emptying of
liquids. Simply unscrew the drain cao and lift the opposite
side slightly to empty the drum.
2. Another option is to remove the top section of the vac, as
described in assembly section, and dispose of the con-
tents into a proper waste disposal container.
WARNING: To avoid back injury or fails, do not lift a
vac heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop enough
contents out to make the vac light enough to
lift comfortably.
To avoid hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the
vac for extenaed hours or when using it in a noisy area.
BLOWING
FEATURE
Your vac features "Full Blowing", It has the capability to blow
sawdust and other debris. Follow the steps below to use yoL_r
vac as a blower.
1. Locate blowing port of your vac.
2. Insert soft end of your hose into blowing port.
3. Attach extension wand to swivet end of hose,
4. Assemble car nozzle to extension wand.
5. Turn vac on and you are ready to use your vac as a blower.
CAUTION: Always wear safety goggles complying
with ANSI Z87.1 before using as a blower.
Cord Wrap
1. When yacuuming is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it
around the motor cover.
Moving
the Vac
1. Should it become necessary to pick the vac up to move it,
DO NOT pick the vac up by the lid handles. To avoid drop-
ping the vac due to latches releasing
or possible
part
breakage, pick the vac up by the lip of the dust drum.
The operation of any utility vac can result in foreign objects
being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI
Z67.1 (shown on Package) before commencing
operation.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores.
WEAR
YOUR
Soft End
Car
Extension
Nozzle
Wand
\
Swivel
End
of Hose
NOTE: Sears recommended
accessories
are available at
WARNING: To avoid injury to bystanders,
keep them
Sears retail or catalog stores. The Sears Blower Nozzle Stock
cleat of blowing debris.
No. 9-16933 is recommended for blowing debris.
filter maintenance
I WARNING:-To avoid injury from accidental
starting,"-
unplug powe r cord before changing or cleaning filter.
NOTICE: This filter is made of high quality paper designed to
stop very small particles of dusL 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.
Removal
To remove the old filter for cleaning or replacement:
1. Remove filter nut from the screw on the filter cage, remove
filter plate and lift off filter.
'
AUTION: To avoid damage to the blower wheel,
always reinstall the filter before using the vac for dry
material pick-up.
mnstailation
(See page 4 "Filter Assembly")
WARNING: Do not remove the filter cage; It is thereto
help prevent your fingers from getting into the
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blower wheel .....
Cleaning
Your filter should be cleaned often to maintain peak vac per-
formance.
NOTE: Be sure to dry the filter before storing or picking up dry
debris.
Dry Filter
1_ Some removal of dry debris can be accomplished without
removing the filter from the vac by slapping your hand on
top of the lid while the vac is off.
2. After filter removal from vac, remove the dry debris by gen-
tly tapping the filter against the inside wall of your dust
drum and the debris will loosen and fal!.
NOTE: For best results of cleaning due to accumulated dust,
clean the filter in an open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done
outdoors and not in the living quarters.
3, For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine dust (no debris)
you may run water through it as described
under "Wet
Filter".
Wet Filter
After filter is removed a wet filter should be cleaned by run-
ning water through it from a hose or spigot, Take care that
water pressure from the hose is not strong enough to damage
the filter.
iMPORTANT: You can quickly dry the filter by running the vac
without the hose assembly attached for approximately
10
minutes with filter in place to speed up drying. Check the filter
for tears or small holes. Even a small hole can cause a lot of
dust to come out of your vac. Do not use a filter with holes
or tears in it. Replace it immediately.
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