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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 the vac.
2. When using your vac to pick up very
fine dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the vac canister and clean the
filter at more frequent intervals to main-
tain 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. ff 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 removing the vacu-
um from the storage rack and placing it
on the floor. When full of water the vac
will weigh approximately 40 pounds
and may be difficult to remove from the
storage rack. Always empty vac and
dry filter immediately after picking up
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 vac canister
reaches a predetermined level, the
float mechanism will rise automatically
to cut off airflow. When this happens,
turn off the vac, unplug the power cord,
and empty the vac canister. 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 Vac Canister
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting, unplug
power cord before emptying the vac
canister.
f. With the vacuum removed from the
storage rack (see Removing Vac from
Storage Rack section), remove the vac
motor assembly from the vac canister
assembly.
2. Lay vac motor assembly upside down
on a clean area while emptying vac
canister.
3. Dump the vac canister contents into
the proper waste disposal container.
Sears recommended accessories are
available at Sears retail stores.
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.
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