Craftsman 338.17923 Storage, Emptying Tank Completely, Attaching Squeegee to, Floor Nozzle

EMPTYING TANK COMPLETELY

Your Craftsman Wet/Dry VacuUm can be emptied of liquid waste by removing the drain cap. To empty, turn unit off and remove plug from wall receptacle. Remove the drain cap and deposit the liquid waste contents into a suitable drain. After the tank is empty, return the drain cap to its original position. To continue use, plug the cord into the wall receptacle and turn unit on.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

This vacuum cleaner is equipped with an automatic shut off feature when picking up liquids. As the level of liquid rises an internal float electronically shuts the unit off when liquid reaches tank capacity. At this point, the liquid must be emptied to altlow vacuuming to continue. Refer to sec- tions above.

ATTACHING SQUEEGEE TO

14" FLOOR NOZZLE

Align one side of squeegee with brush side of nozzle. Push them together, starting at one end and working toward the other. Repeat process to attach other side of squeegee to front side of nozzle. (Figure 24).

STORAGE

Before storing your vacuum cleaner the tank should be emp- tied and cleaned. The power cord can be wrapped around the cord wraps provided on the rear of the tank (Figure 25). A hose holder has been provided for easy storage of the hose. Install hose holder end with fastener onto hose, Slide or snap fastener into notch, securing it in place. Remove extension wands and/or accessory from end of hose. Place hose end into open end of hose holder to secure hose in place for easy storage (Figure 26).

BLOWER FEATURE

This vacuum cleaner can be used as a powerful blower. To use your unit as a blower unscrew blower port cover locat- ed on the backside of the motor housing (Figure 23). The blower port cover is equipped with a retaining strap to pre- vent loss of the port cover while blower is in use. Insert hose end with locking-nut into blower port of tank and tight- en. Be cautious when using as a blower due to the power- ful force of air.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLECAUSE (S) CORRECTIVEACTION

Parts/accessories 1. Packedin thetank	1. Checkin tank
are missing

_, WARNING: Always wear eye protection to pre- vent rocks or debris from being blown or ricochet- ing into the eyes or face which can result in seri- ous injury. Do not direct airflow at or near people, animals or property. Wear a dust mask.

Dust discharging 1. Filter not installed/ not installed properly

from the exhaust 2. Filter is damaged

3.Dust is too fine

4.Filter is not functional

Loss of suction/ I. Loose hose

3erformance aonnecfion.

2.Lidlmotor air leak

3.Drain air leak

(net all models)

4.Filter clogged

5.Full tank

6.Hole in hose

7.Obstruction in hose or nozzle

Water mistingout 1. Saturated or missing

exhaustedair foam sleeve

1.Properly install thefiller

2.Replace the filter

3.Use e more efficient filler

4.Clean or replace the filter

1.Tightenhose connection

2.Checklid latches

3.Tightendrain cap

4.Clean or replacefilter

5.Empty tank

6.Replacehose

7.Removeobstruction if present

1.Check thatfoam sleeve

is in place or replace with a clean dry filter

Waterspraying out exhaustedair

Static shoGk

1.Inletdeflector shield

is not installed properly

1.Dry environment

2.Relativehumidityof air is low

1.Check to make sure the inlet deflector is installedproperly. Facing

upfor ;vetpick-up. Facing downfor dry pick-up.

1, Add moistureto air (if practical, usea console or installed humidifier.)

2.This skuation is

temporaryand does not effect theuse of the vacuumcleaner.

Will not pump

1.Pick-up cage clogged. 1. Cleanmesh screen on pick-up.

2.Vacuum hose.2.2-!12 in.hose must be

attached to unit.

3. Not primed.3. Need at least 4in. of water inthe tank.