Cleaning A Dry Filter; Cleaning A Wet Filter; Cleaning & Disinfecting The Wet/Dry Vac; Casters & Wheels - Craftsman 113.177780 Owner's Manual

Maintenance (continued)
Cleaning A Dry Filter
Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the filter
from the Vac. Slap your hand on top of
the lid 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 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 "Cleaning A Wet
Filter"
Cleaning A 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.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the
Wet/Dry 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.
2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm
water and mild soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
Before prolonged storage or as needed
(i.e.; waste water pick up) the drum
should be disinfected.
To disinfect the drum:
1. Pour 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon
chlorine bleach into the drum.
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes,
carefully swishing every few minutes,
making sure to wet all inside surfaces
of the drum.
3. Empty drum after 20 minutes. Rinse
with water until bleach smell is gone.
Allow drum to dry completely before
sealing the motor on the drum.
Casters and Wheels
Should your cart squeak or become hard
to roll, you should place two or three
drops of general purpose oil on each
wheel at the axle. If your casters are
noisy, you may put a drop of oil on the
roller shaft to make them quieter.
Frame and Handles
Your metal handle is painted to prevent
rust, however, liquids and corrosive
debris should be wiped off with a soft
cloth should they come in contact with
the handle.
Storage
Before storing your Vac, the dust drum
should be emptied and cleaned. The cord
should be wrapped around the push/pull
handle as shown, and the hose should be
stored as described in this manual.
Accessories should be kept in the same
area as the Vac so they can be readily
available. The Vac should be stored
indoors.
Push/Pull Handle
Cord
_, WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustment should be performed
by Sears Parts and Repair Service
Centers, always using Sears
replacement parts.
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