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6. Replace foam pad holder on blower
with the tabs away from the blower.
Reinstall foam pad under the tabs of
the holder.
7. Reinstall intake shield and the three
screws.
The unit is ready for use.
PORTABLE BLOWER
Foam Pad
Holder
Foam
Pad
Intake
Shield
Screws (3)
Cleaning Vac Filter
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use
a filter with holes or tears in it. Even a
small hole can cause a lot of dust to
come out of your vac. Replace it immedi-
ately.
NOTE: This filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small parti-
cles of dust. The filter can be used for
small amounts of liquid pick up or dry
pick up. Handle the filter carefully when
removing to clean or installing it. Creases
in the filter pleats may occur from installa-
tion but creases will not affect the per-
formance of the filter.
Filter Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, 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.
Cleaning A Dry Filter
1. Light cleaning of some dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the filter
from the vac. Simply slap your hand on
top of the lid while the vac is turned off.
2. For best cleaning results due to accu-
mulated dust, clean the filter in an
open area. Cleaning SHOULD be
done outdoors and not in the living
quarters.
3. After filter removal from vac, remove
the dry debris by gently tapping the fil-
ter against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
4. 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 the water pressure from the hose is
not strong enough to damage the 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 dry it.
Installation
Refer to "Filter Assembly" Section of this
manual.
Allow the filter to dry before storing the
vac.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the filter
cage or float. It is there to shut off air-
flow when the drum is full of liquids.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting, unplug
power cord before changing or clean-
ing filter.
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