Filter
Top Products
Operation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with
flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or
vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-
base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but
are not limited to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum
explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use
this vac as a sprayer. To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or
dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of hearing
damage wear ear protectors when
using the vac for extended hours or
when using it in a noisy area. The
operation of any utility vac can
result in foreign objects being
blown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles complying with
ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package)
before commencing operation.
Safety Goggles are available at
Sears retail stores.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali-
fied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
3-Position Switch
• "HI" position will operate at full power.
• "OFF" turns vac off.
• "VAR" allows you to run vac at different
power settings by using the VARIABLE
SPEED CONTROL.
This allows you to "Dial Down" the suction
of the vac for use on carpet, curtains or
whenever you need less than full power.
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in correct
position to avoid 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, tf 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 10 minutes.
The clean air rushing through the vac
will help dry the filter.
The optional Craftsman Fine Particle Fil-
ter, stock number 9-17918 will do a better
job stopping the very fine particles than
the 9-17816 filter. This filter will stop
99.99% of all particles as small as .75
micron.
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.
8