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Operation (continued) Polarized Plug To reduce the risk of electric shock, this Vac has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. After you plug the power cord into the outlet, turn the unit on by pushing the switch from position "O" to position "1". The symbols used on the switch actuator are international "On & Off" symbols. "O" is the symbol for "OFF" and 'T' is the symbol for "ON". = OFF I= ON Vacuuming Dry Materials 1. The filter must always be in correct position to reduce the risk of leaks and possible damage to Vac. 2. When using your Vac to pick up very fine dust, it will be necessary for you to empty the drum and clean the filter at more frequent intervals to maintain peak Vac performance. NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up dry material. If you use your Vac to pick up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will clog quickly and be very difficult to clean. The optional Craftsman HEPA Rated Material Filter, stock number 17912 will do a better job stopping very fine particles than the 17816 filter. Vacuuming Liquids _i, WARNING: Do not operate without filter cage and float, as they prevent liquid from entering the impeller and damaging the motor. 1. When picking up small amounts of liquid the filter may be left in place. 2. When picking up large amounts of liquid we recommend that the filter be removed. If the filter is not removed, it will become saturated and misting may appear in the exhaust. 3. When the liquid in the drum reaches a predetermined level, the float mechanism will rise automatically to cut off air-flow. When this happens, turn off the Vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the drum. You will know that the float has risen because Vac airflow ceases and the motor noise will become higher in pitch, due to increased motor speed. 4. After using the Vac to pick up liquids, the filter must be dried to reduce the risk of possible mildew and damage to the filter. IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the Vac do not run motor with float in raised position.

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Operation
(continued)
Polarized
Plug
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
Vac has a polarized
plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a
qualified
electrician
to install the proper
outlet.
Do not change the plug in any
way.
After you plug the power cord into the
outlet, turn the unit on by pushing
the
switch
from position
"O" to position
"1".
The symbols
used on the switch
actuator
are international
"On & Off" symbols.
"O"
is the symbol for "OFF" and 'T' is the
symbol for "ON".
=
OFF
I
=
ON
Vacuuming
Dry
Materials
1. The filter must always
be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible
damage
to Vac.
2. When
using your Vac to pick up very
fine dust, it will be necessary
for you to
empty the drum
and clean
the filter at
more frequent
intervals
to maintain
peak Vac performance.
NOTE:
A dry filter is necessary
to pick up
dry material.
If you use your Vac to pick
up dust when
the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.
The optional
Craftsman
HEPA Rated
Material
Filter, stock number
17912 will
do a better job stopping very fine
particles
than the 17816 filter.
Vacuuming
Liquids
_i,
WARNING:
Do not operate
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent
liquid from entering
the
impeller
and damaging
the motor.
1. When picking
up small amounts
of
liquid the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking
up large amounts
of
liquid we recommend
that the filter be
removed.
If the filter is not removed,
it
will become
saturated
and misting may
appear
in the exhaust.
3. When the liquid in the drum
reaches a
predetermined
level, the float
mecha-
nism will rise automatically
to cut off
air-flow. When
this happens,
turn off
the Vac, unplug the power cord, and
empty the drum. You will know that the
float has risen because
Vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise will
become
higher in pitch, due to
increased
motor speed.
4. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to reduce the
risk of possible
mildew and damage
to
the filter.
IMPORTANT:
To reduce the risk of
damage
to the Vac do not run motor with
float in raised position.