Vacuuming Dry Materials; Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Dust Drum - Craftsman CMXEVBE171550 Manual De Instrucciones

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The Filter must always be in correct position to reduce
the risk of leaks and possible damage to the Vacuum.
2. When using your Vacuum to pick up very fine dust,
it will be necessary for you to empty the Dust Drum
and clean the Filter at more frequent intervals to
maintain peak Vacuum performance. Qwik Lock™
Filter plus a Filter Bag is recommended for improved
Fine Dust Vac performance.
NOTE: A dry Filter is necessary to pick up dry material.
If you use your Vacuum to pick up dust when the Filter
is wet, the Filter will clog quickly and be very difficult to
clean.
3. If your Filter is wet but you need to use the Vacuum to
pick up dry material, you must first allow the Filter to
dry.

Vacuuming Liquids

WARNING:
!
Do not operate without filter cage and float,
as they prevent liquid from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor. For dry material pick-up, do not
operate without the filter in place to reduce the risk of
damage to the motor.
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not vacuum
flammable or combustible liquids, gases or dust.
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. After using the Vacuum to pick up liquids, the Filter
must be dried to reduce the risk of possible mildew
and damage to the Filter.
4. When the liquid in the Dust Drum reaches a
predetermined level, the Float mechanism will rise
automatically to cut off air-flow. When this happens,
turn OFF the Vacuum, unplug the Power Cord, and
empty the Dust Drum. You will know that the Float has
risen because Vacuum airflow ceases and the Motor
noise will become higher in pitch, due to increased
Motor Speed.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the Vac,
do not run Motor with Float in raised position.
Emptying the Dust Drum (Fig. K & Fig. L)
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying the drum.
1. The Vac comes equipped with a Drain for easy
emptying of liquids. Simply unscrew the Drain Cap and
lift the opposite side slightly to empty the Dust Drum.
Fig. K
Dust Drum
Drain
Drain
Cap
2. Another Option is to Remove the Powerhead Assembly:
Rotate the Dust Drum Latches out ward so that the
Latches unclamp from the Powerhead Assembly.
3. Rotate the Dust Drum Latches away from the Powerhead
Assembly.
4. Lift the Powerhead Assembly up and away from the
Dust Drum.
5. Lay Powerhead Assembly upside down on a clean area
while emptying the Dust Drum.
6. Dump the Dust Drum contents into the proper waste
disposal container.
7. Inspect the Filter per the "Removal and Installation of
Qwik Lock Filter" Section of this Manual.
8. Reassemble the Powerhead Assembly to the Dust
Drum.
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of back injury or falls,
do not lift a Vac heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop
enough contents out to make the Vac light enough to
lift comfortably.
Fig. L
Powerhead
Assembly
Hook
Dust
Drum
Latch
Dust
Drum
Handle
9