Craftsman 17789 Owners Manual - Page 3

Toavoidinjuryfrom accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other pads. If your Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing pads, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Sears Service Center. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run Wet/Dry Vac over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands. Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any ventilation openings blocked;keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce air flow. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. To avoid fells, use extra care when cleaning on stairs. This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, eliminating the need for a separate grounding system. Use only identical replacement pads. Read the instructions for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs before servicing. Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Wet/ Dry Vac. I L-I DOUBLE INSULATED -GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED IWHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock - do not expose to rein - store indoors. WARNING: For your own safety, read and understand owner's manual. Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other hazardous mate- rials. Do not use around explosive liquids or vapors. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The operation of any utility vac or blower can result in foreign objects being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package) before commencing operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears retail stores. To avoid hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the vac for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area. For dust operations, wear dust mask. Use only extension cords that are rated for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor condition or that are too small in wire size can pose fire and shock hazards. When using an extension cord, be sure it is in good condition. Using any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum, use the following table to choose the minimum wire size extension cord. Extension Cord Length 0-50 Ft. 50-100 Ft. Gauge A.W.G. 14 12 3