Operation - Craftsman 113.170250 Owner's Manual

Operation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of 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 combusti-
ble liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer. To reduce the risk of
health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials. To reduce
the risk of 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 hear-
ing 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 foreign
objects being blown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye dam-
age. Always wear safety goggles
complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown
on Package) before commencing
operation. Safety Goggles are avail-
able at Sears retail stores.
If the noise level of this unit is too loud,
purchase the Craftsman Noise Muffler;
accessory number 9-16991 found in
Sears retail stores or the Sears Power
and Hand Tool Catalog.
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 outlet 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 position at
all times to reduce the risk of 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 dry 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.
The optional Craftsman Fine Particle Fil-
ter, stock number 9-17916 will do a bet-
ter job stopping the very fine particles
than the 9-17816 filter. This filter will stop
99.99% of all particles as small as one
micron.
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.
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.