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Question posted by 1larkcat on July 13th, 2014

How To Clean And/or Replace Filter?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on July 13th, 2014 1:24 AM
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Hi. See page 5 of the Owner's Manual here

http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Craftsman/17761/30621

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... record both model and serial numbers in U,S.A. SP6502 Printed in a safe )lace for future use. Part No. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY CRRFTSHRN 16 GALLON WET/DRY VAC • assembly • operating • repair parts J Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Owners Manual - Page 2

.... cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. • Do not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in this manual. This WARNING: means if the safety information is used in the United States. ToreduthceTo reduce...
Owners Manual - Page 3

...anything that are rated for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs before changing or cleaning filter. Extension Cord Length .LGauge A.W.G. 50-100 ...stores. This Wet/Dry Vac is in a noisy area. I_ GOROUBULNED INNSOUTLARTEEQDU-IRED WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING... in good condition. Do not vacuum with any object into water, return it should,...
Owners Manual - Page 4

.... In dry areas or...Vac Assembly Pos-I-Lock Hose Assembly Utility Nozzle Wet Nozzle Car Nozzle Filter Nut Filter Plate 1 ...1 1 1 1 1 1 Filter (Red Stripe) .......... 1 Filter Cage 1 Float 1 Extension Wands ........... 2 Caster Foot W/Storage ...... 4 Caster 4 Owners Manual 1 Carton Contents * These items may come preassembled. Introduction This Wet]Dry Vac...
Owners Manual - Page 5

... the center opening in the center of the slot. Replacement Filter Assembly WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to seat the rubber ring of the filter inside the circular channel of the filter plate. 4. Do not operate vac with slots in the filter plate over the filter cage, sliding it down over the opening when...
Owners Manual - Page 6

... and remove from the dust drum and set aside. 2. Note: Power assembly must be aligned with drain cap and vac port located on the Foot caster stem is flush with bottom of power assembly with drum for proper attachment. 2. Turn... will swivel easily when positioning is correct. 7. You will attach to the drum. 5. Drum Vac Assembly 1. Place power assembly on the floor. 3.
Owners Manual - Page 7

...Pos-ILock" hose into one of the storage locations on the plug to a wrap of the vac inlet, as shown. The hose may be stored by wrapping it around the push/pull handle ... storage locations on the rear of the vac. Hose Power Assembly Push BuRon End Of Hose The hose should snap into place. Vac Assembly (continued) Cord Wrap The wet/dry vac has a convenient cord wrap area designed ...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do a better job stopping the very fine particles than the other). The clean air rushing through the vac will become higher in a polarized outlet only one blade is wet, the filter will be dried to the filter. 4.Wben...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... injury to lift comfortably. Push/Pull Handle - To remove the hose from accidental starting, unplug power cord before using as a blower. Moving the Vac Should it , the handle on a clean area while emptying drum. 4. Swivel End Of Hose Extension Car Nozzle Wand (Optional) (Optional) 9 WARNING: To reduce the risk of back injury...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... drum. Remember: To dry a filter quickly, reinstall the filter on the roller shaft to dry before changing or cleaning filter. Allow the filter to make 3. Wet/Dry Vac To keep your fingers from getting into the blower wheel. using the vac for approximately 10 minutes. NOTE: This filter is there to stop very small particles of dust. Replace it . Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors...
Owners Manual - Page 11

... be flipped over so the latches are out of each hand on the insert, The wet nozzle assembly is facing away from you vacuum. To reverse or replace the squeegee: 1. with the pins positioned upward and the latches close to you as ...(below the latches) and two fingers of position, hold the nozzle assembly with your wet/dry vac. Place the removable insert on the insert pins. 3.
Owners Manual - Page 12

...Replacement parts for grounding be done only by Part Number - Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac is provided on the appliance. Collector Float Filter Cage t Filter (Red Stripe) t Filter Plate t Filter...Squeegee ? Repair Parts 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Model Number 113.177610 Always order by qualified service personnel. Spacer Blower Wheel Washer Nut,Hex Flange 5/16-18 * Screw, ...
Owners Manual - Page 16

...: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordernar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659...

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