Craftsman 17713 Owners Manual - Page 11

Maintenance (continued) Cleaning To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, clean the outside with a cloth dampened 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. Storage Before storing your vac, the dust drum should be emptied and cleaned. The cord should be wrapped around the unit and the hose should be stored as described in the cord/hose storage section 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. AccessoHes Sears offers many specialized 1-1/4" nonmechanical cleaning accessories that may be used with this wet/dry vac. Wet/dry vac accessories may be found at all Sears retail stores and may also be ordered from the Sears "Power and Hand Tool" Catalog. Troubleshooting Problem Vac will not pick up dirt Cause 1. Clogged filter 2. Clogged hose 3. Air leak Vac will not run 1. No electricity Remedy 1. Clean or replace filter (follow instructions on page 10) 2. Remove hose and clear debris. 3. Make sure power head is securely attached to dust drum. 1. Make sure electrical outlet has voltage. (A qualified electrician may need to be contacted). or broken, exposing motor or any other electrical components, operation should be discontinued immediately to avoid personal injury or further I WdaAmRaNgIeNGt:o tIhf eanvyacoufumth.e pRoewpearirshesahdoualdssebmeblmy adpeartbsefosrheourledusbinegcomthee dveatcaucuhmed. 11