Craftsman 113.177630 Owner's Manual

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.SP6503 20 Gallon 4/8/03 9:29 AM P_ i0MaintenanceFilterWARNING: To reduce the risk ofinjury from accidental starting,unplug power cord before changingor cleaning filter.NOTE: This filter is made of high qualitypaper designed to stop very smallparticles of dust. The filter can be used forwet or dry pick up. Handle the filtercarefully when removing to clean orinstalling it. Creases in the filter pleats mayoccur from installation but creases will notaffect the performance of the filter.CleaningYour filter should be cleaned often tomaintain peak vac performance.Be sure to dry the filter before storing orpicking up dry debris.IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check thefilter for tears or small holes. Do not use afilter with holes or tears in it. Even a smallhole can cause a lot of dust to come out ofyour vac. Replace it immediately.RemovalTo remove the filter for cleaning orreplacement, unscrew the filter nut fromthe filter cage, remove filter plate and liftoff filter.WARNING: Do not remove the filtercage. It is there to help prevent yourfingers from getting into the blowerwhee.Wet/Dry VacIMPORTANT: To reduce the risk ofdamage to the blower wheel and motor,always reinstall the filter before using thevac for dry material pickup.Dry FilterSome removal of dry debris can beaccomplishedwithout removing the filterfromthe vac. Slap your hand on top of the powerassembly while the vac is turned off.For best cleaning results due toaccumulated dust, clean the filter in anopen area. Cleaning SHOULD be doneoutdoors and not in the living quarters.After filter removal from vac, remove thedry debris by gently tapping the filteragainst the inside wall of your dust drum.The debris will loosen and fall.For thorough cleaning of dry filter with finedust (no debris), run water through it asdescribed under "Wet Filter".Wet FilterAfter filter is removed, run water through thefilter from a hose or spigot. Take care thatwater pressure from the hose is not strongenough to damage filter. Remember: To drya filter quickly, reinstall the filter on the vacand allow the unit to run for approximately10 minutes. The clean air rushing throughthe filter will dry it.InstallationRefer to "Filter Assembly" Section of thismanual.Allow the filter to dry before storing thevac,To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best,clean the outside with a cloth dampenedwith warm water and mild soap.To clean the drum:1. Dump debris out.WARNING: To assure productSAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairsand adjustment should be performedby Sears Service Centers, alwaysusing Sears replacement parts.2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm water NOTE: if your casters are noisy, you mayand mild soap. put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make3. Wipe out with dry cloth, them quieter.10