Download Print this page

Craftsman 113.178490 Owner's Manual page 5

16 gallon double insulated wet/dry vac

Advertisement

NOTE: If the filter cage needs to be removed, because
the float is placed in the wrong way, use a slotted
screwdriver and apply the slotted end to one of the filter
cage tabs. Push in on the tab and lilt the cage up. Tilt
the filter cage slightly away from the open slot to release
the other two tabs, Pull the cage away from the lid. To
replace, follow float/cage assembly instructions.
filter assembly
1. Carefully put the filter onto the filter cage by sliding it
over the center ring covering the 3 slots until it rests
on the lid.
2. Place the hole of the filter plate over threaded screw
of the filter cage.
3. Gently push on the filter plate in order for the rubber
ring of the filter to seat inside the circular channel of
the filter plate.
4. Place filter nut onto threaded
screw and tighten it
down. Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Leverof filter nut should be away from plate as
shown.
CAUTION:
Do not overtighten as this will deform
or crack the filter plate or filter cage. Filter nut
lever should be away from plate.
_;_
FILTER NUT
_
FILTER
PLATE
FILTER
FILTER
CAGE
5. Before replacing the lid, check to see if filter nut is
tight. It should betight enough that filter cannot turn
easily.
Finger tighten only.
6. Put the top back on the dust drum by lining up the
vacuuming
opening of the top with the drain of the
dust drum and push down on both handles at once.
Make sure that the locking tabs are snapped in place
to prevent the lid from coming off.
LIP OF DUST DRUM
PUSH
DOWN

Advertisement

loading