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Foam Pad Holder
Foam
Pad
Intake Shield
Filter Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or replacement, unscrew the filter nut from the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift off filter.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of dam- age to the blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the filter before using the vac for dry material pickup.
CAUTION: Do not remove the filter cage or float. It is there to shut off air- flow when the drum is full of liquids.
Cleaning A Dry Filter
Screws (3)
6.Replace foam pad holder on blower with the tabs away from the blower. Reinstall foam pad under the tabs of the holder.
7.Reinstall intake shield and the three screws.
The unit is ready for use.
Cleaning Vac Filter
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or clean- ing filter.
Your filter should be cleaned often to maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or picking up dry debris.
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 immedi- ately.
NOTE: This filter is made of high quality paper designed to stop very small parti- cles of dust. The filter can be used for small amounts of liquid pick up or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully when removing to clean or installing it. Creases in the filter pleats may occur from installa- tion but creases will not affect the per- formance of the filter.
1.Light cleaning of some dry debris can be accomplished without removing the filter from the vac. Simply slap your hand on top of the lid while the vac is turned off.
2.For best cleaning results due to accu- mulated dust, clean the filter in an open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors and not in the living quarters.
3.After filter removal from vac, remove the dry debris by gently tapping the fil- ter against the inside wall of your dust drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
4.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 the water pressure from the hose is not strong enough to damage the 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 "Filter Assembly" Section of this manual.
Allow the filter to dry before storing the vac.
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