Craftsman 113.177135 owner manual Maintenance, Easy to Replace Filter

Maintenance

Filter

WARNING: To reduce the risk of I

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injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing

or cleaning filter.

Your filter should be cleaned often to maintain peak vac performance.

Easy to Replace Filter

1.Extend the retainer band around the plastic posts on the lid.

2.Remove filter bag off the filter cage.

3.Place the replacement filter on the filter

cage until open end touches bottom of rid.

4.Release the retainer band from the

plastic post on the lid, holding the filter bag secure to the lid.

5.Make sure the retainer band is positioned on the filter bag covering the black printed line.

Handle to

Remove Motor

Cover

Retainer Band

;i:se of Vac

Take the dirty filter to a disposal container and gently brush away small dirt particles that may be adhering to the filter material.

IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of your vac. Replace it immediately.

Installation

New filters may be purchased at area

Sears retail stores, Sears retail replacement filters ar sold by stock no. 9-16949.

NOTE: Before installing the filter on the vac, clean the area of the lid so that the retainer band wilt seal the bag against the lid and stop small particles from bypassing the filter bag.

If the filter is clean and not damaged, replace it on the filter cage. tf it cannot be reused, place a new filter over the filter cage.

Replace the retainer band around the filter. Make sure the retainer band is positioned on the filter, and the filter completely covers the filter cage. Also, make sure the edges of the filter are completely secured under the retainer band.

NOTE: Clean the filter in an open area. Cleaning should be done outdoors and not in the living quarters.

Plastic Post_

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the

blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the filter before using the vac for dry

material pick-up.

WARNING: Do not remove the filter

cage. It is there to help prevent your fingers from getting into the blower wheel.

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