Maintenance
(continued)
--
WARNING:
Do not remove
the filter
cage.
It is there to help prevent
your
fingers
from getting
into the blower
wheel.
Cleaning
A Dry Filter
Some
removal
of dry debris
can be
accomplished
without
removing
the filter
from the vac. Slap your hand
on top of
the power
assembly
while the vac is
turned
off.
For best cleaning
results
due to accumu-
lated dust, clean the filter in an open
area. Cleaning
SHOULD
be done
out-
doors
and not in the living quarters.
After filter
removal
from vac, remove
the
dry debris
by gently tapping
the filter
against
the inside
wall of your dust drum.
The debris
will loosen
and fall.
For thorough
cleaning
of dry filter with
fine dust (no debris),
run water
through
it
as described
under
"Cleaning
A Wet
Filter".
Cleaning
A Wet Filter
After filter is removed,
run water through
the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care
that water
pressure
from the hose is not
strong
enough
to damage
filter.
Remember:
To dry a filter quickly, reinstall
the filter on the vac and allow the unit to
run for approximately
10 minutes.
The
clean air rushing
through
the filter will dry it.
Installation
Refer
to "Replacement
Filter Assembly"
Section
of this manual.
Allow the filter to dry before
storing
the
vac.
Cleaning
and Disinfecting
the
Wet/Dry
Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry
Vac looking
its
best, clean the outside
with a cloth damp-
ened with warm
water
and mild soap.
To clean the drum:
1. Dump
debris
out.
2. Wash drum thoroughly
with warm
water
and mild soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
Before
prolonged
storage
or as needed
(i.e., waste
water
pick up) the drum
should
be disinfected.
To disinfect
the drum:
1. Pour 1 gallon
of water
and 1 teaspoon
chlorine
bleach
into the drum.
2. Let solution
stand for 20 minutes,
care-
fully swishing
every few minutes,
mak-
ing sure to wet all inside
surfaces
of
the drum.
3. Empty
drum after 20 minutes.
Rinse
with water
until bleach
smell
is gone.
Allow drum to dry completely
before
sealing
the motor on the drum.
Casters
If your casters
are noisy, you may put a
drop of oil on the roller shaft to make them
quieter.
Storage
Before
storing
your vac, the drum should
be emptied
and cleaned.
The cord should
be wrapped
around
the unit and the hose
should
be stored
as described
in this
manual.
Accessories
should
be kept in the
same area as the vac so they can be
readily
available.
The vac should
be stored
indoors.
WARNING:
To assure
product
SAFETY
and RELIABILITY,
repairs
and adjustment
should
be performed
by Sears
Service
Centers,
always
using Sears
replacement
parts.
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