FILTER
INSTALLATION
AND CLEANING
DRY PICK UP
OPERATION
NOTE: Never use the vacuum for dry pick up without a
dry use filter installed on the lid cage. Using the vacuum
without a filter will cause dust to discharge from blower
port and cause damage to motor.
INSTALLING AND CLEANING THE REUSABLE
DRY FILTER:
WARNING!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET
BEFORE REMOVING THE TANK
COVER.
11. The reusable dry filter can be used with the foam
sleeve for dry pick up. You must install both to ensure
proper filtration. If the vacuum has been used to pick
up liquids, the foam sleeve must be cleaned and dried
before installing for dry pick up.
12. Install the foam sleeve following the instructions in
the Wet Pick Up Operation section in user manual.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
NOTE: Ensure that the mounting ring is completely
secure and in position by pressing down firmly around
the ring in several places. Be sure the reusable dry disc
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13. Center the reusable dry
filter on lid cage
FIGURE 5.
14. Slide mounting ring down
over filter until ring is positioned
against the ribs of the lid cage
FIGURE 6.
Never use the foam sleeve
without the reusable dry filter
for dry pick up.
filter completely covers the foam sleeve. Check to en-
sure that all edges of the reusable dry filter are secure
under the mounting ring.
FIGURE 7
dry completely before reinstalling.
16. Check the filter for tears or small holes. If none are
found, reinstall the filter. To prevent damage to your
vacuum, do not use a filter with a hole or a tear.
WARNING!
KEEP FILTERS CLEAN. EFFICIENCY OF THE VACUUM
IS LARGELY DEPENDENT ON THE FILTER. A CLOGGED
FILTER CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLY
DAMAGE THE CLEANER. CHECK THE FILTER
PERIODICALLY AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED.
INSTALLING THE DISPOSABLE FILTER BAG:
WARNING!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET
BEFORE REMOVING THE TANK
COVER.
17. Use the disposable filter bag in conjunction with the
reusable dry filter for easy disposal of the debris. The
bag is not required for normal dry pick up. When picking
up fine dust or powders a high efficiency filter bag (not
standard with all models) must be used.
NOTE: Use for dry pick up only.
18. With cord disconnected from the receptacle, remove
tank cover and hose.
FIGURE 8
20. When secured in place, expand the filter bag and
position around the inside of the tank. Replace tank
cover and hose.
15. To clean the reusable
dry filter, remove mounting
ring and filter from lid cage
FIGURE 7. Shake off excess
dirt and dust or (depending on
the condition of the filter) rinse
with water. DO NOT MACHINE
WASH OR DRY. Allow filters to
19. Slide collar of filter bag into
retainer guides until bottom of
collar is resting on the retainer
guide stops
FIGURE 8.