NOTE:
This filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small parti-
cles of dust. The filter can be used for wet
or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully
when removing to clean or installing it.
Creases in the filter pleats may occur from
installation but creases will not affect the
performance of the filter.
Filter Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or replace-
ment, unscrew the filter nut from the filter
cage, remove filter plate and lift off filter.
IMPORTANT:
To reduce the risk of dam-
age to the blower wheel and motor, always
reinstall the filter before using the vac for
dry material pickup.
Filter Cleaning
Your filter should be cleaned often to main-
tain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
IMPORTANT:
After cleaning, check the fil-
ter for tears or small holes. Do not use a fil-
ter with holes or tears in it. Even a small
hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of
your vac. Replace it immediately.
Cleaning A Dry Filter
Maintenance
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
WARNING:
Do not remove the filter
cage. It is there to help prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower
wheel.
Filter
Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the filter
from the vac. Slap your hand on top of the
power assembly while the vac is turned off
and remove from the storage rack.
For best cleaning results due to accumu-
lated dust, clean the filter in an open area.
Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors and
not in the living quarters.
After filter removal from vac, remove the
dry debris by gently tapping the filter
against the inside wall of your dust vac
canister. The debris will loosen and fall.
For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine
dust (no debris), run water through it as
described under "Cleaning A Wet Filter".
Cleaning A Wet Filter
After filter is removed, run water through
the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care
that water pressure from the hose is not
strong enough to damage filter.
Remember: To dry a filter quickly, reinstall
the filter on the vac and allow the unit to
run for approximately 10 minutes.
The clean air rushing through the filter will
help dry it.
Installation
Refer to "Replacement Filter Assembly"
Section of this manual.
Allow the filter to dry before storing the
vac.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the
Wet/Dry Vac
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