Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Dust Drum - Craftsman 113.170660 Owner's Manual

Operation (continued)
Vacuuming Liquids
A WARNING: Do not operate without
filter cage and float, as they prevent
liquid from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor.
1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of
liquid we recommend that the filter be
removed. If the filter is not removed,
it will become saturated and misting
may appear in the exhaust.
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
mechanism will rise automatically to
cut off airflow. 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
damage to the Vac do not run motor
with float in raised position.
Emptying the Drum
1. To remove the lid to empty contents of
the dust drum, simply lift the two drum
latches on the left and right sides of
the dust drum. Lift the lid assembly up
and off the dust drum and set to the
side.
NOTE: Do not pick up the lid assembly
by lifting on the handle to the detachable
blower. Lift the lid assembly by the
latches. This will ensure that the detach-
able blower and the lid will not separate
during removal of the lid assembly.
2. Lay Vac motor assembly upside down
on a clean area while emptying the
drum.
3. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
4. The 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.
Dust
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Dust _'_"_,. _ Latch
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