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Operation (continued)
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in correct
position 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 minutes. The clean air rushing
through the vac will help dry the filter.
The optional Craftsman HEPA Rated
Material Filter, stock number 9-17912 will
do a better job stopping very fine parti-
cles than the 9-17816 filter.
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.
I CAUTION: Do not remove the filter
cage or float. It is there to shut off air-
flow when the drum is full of liquids.
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.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mecha-
nism will rise automatically to cut off
air-flow. When this happens, turn off
the vac, unplug the power cord, and
empty the drum. You will know that the
float has risen because vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise will
become higher in pitch, due to
increased motor speed.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of dam-
age to the vac do not run motor with float
in raised position.
Emptying the Drum
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury
from accidental starting, unplug power
cord before emptying the drum.
1. Remove the power assembly. Push
down and pull out the flexible locking
tabs to release from drum.
2. While holding the locking tabs out, lift
the power assembly up and away from
the drum.
3. Lay power assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum.
4. Dump the drum contents into the prop-
er waste disposal container.
5. The 113.177420, 9-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac
comes equipped with a drain for easy
emptying of liquids. Simply unscrew the
drain cap and lift the opposite side
slightly to empty the drum.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of back
injury or falls, do not lift a vac heavy
with liquid or debris. Scoop or drain
enough contents out to make the vac
light enough to lift comfortably.
Moving the Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
vac up to move it, the flange on the dust
drum is used to lift. To maneuver the vac,
the push/pull handle in the rear of the unit
should be used.
Blowing Feature
Your vac features a blowing port. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow
the steps below to use your vac as a
blower.
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