Filter Maintenance - Craftsman 113.178200 Owner's Manual

CORD WRAP
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A. Always use a dry filter when picking up d ry _) F_-_---_ "_'__ ON-OFF
materials like sawdust. __---_T-SWITCH
B. If you pick up sawdust or dry material when _==='==__LOWING_=======_====_ "J_
the filter is wet it will clog the filter.
C. To aid drying awet filter you may run the vac VACUUIVi ___ _ jOPENiNG
for about 5 minutes before using itto pick up OPENING _-,_2_a___ _,
dry material. _>___
D. Use your vac to pick up many non-explosive
or flammable materials such as sawdust,
woodch ips and shavings, sand, gravel, even
nails.
4. Blowing
To use your vac for blowing just put the hose into
the opening on the top of your vac that says
"Blowing".
5. On-Off-Switch
Your vac is turned ON or OFF by using the switch
easily found on the Motor Cover.
6. Cord Wrap
When finished using your vac, unplug the cord
and wrap it around the Motor Cover.
maintenance
FILTER MAINTENANCE
WARNING -- Unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
FILTER SHOULD BE CLEANED OFTEN
TO
MAINTAIN PEAK PERFORMANCE
1. TO REMOVE -- Remove wing nut and plate on
bottom of filter. Remove filter by lifting off the
wire guide.
2. TO CLEAN --
A. Dry dust applications -- shake or tap filter to
remove dust.
B Wet applications -- if dirt will not come off
with shaking or tapping; then, run water
through filter, Make sure filter is dry before
replacing. Run unit with filter in place to aid
drying.
NOTE: Don't use vac with torn, ripped or badly
worn filter. Small tears may be repaired with tape.
3. TO REPLACE -- Threaded part of wire guide
goes through middle hole in bottom plate of filter,
Make sure filter is setting evenly on lid. Wing nut
holds filter in place. Run wingnut down till it is
finger tight.
WARNING: if you use a wet filter on dry pickup or
store a wet filter, you may damage the filter. Dry
filter before storing.
Replace atom, ripped or badly worn filter right away
to keep dust from getting in the motor,
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