Craftsman 113.179255 - Manual (Page 5)

Replacement Filter Assembly
WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power source
outlet until all assembly steps are com­
plete and you have read and under­
stood the safety and operation instruc­
tions, Do not operate vac with any
parts damaged or missing.
1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage, sliding it over the center ring cov­
ering the 3 slots until the filter stops
against the lid.
2. Place the hole in the filter plate over
threaded stud of the filter cage.
3. Gently push on the filter plate to seat
the rubber ring of the filter inside the
circular channel of the filter plate.
4. Place filter nut onto threaded stud and
tighten it down. Finger tighten oniy.
NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away
from plate as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this
may deform or crack the filter plate, filter
cage, or filter.
NOTE: Your filter has a red stripe that
matches an in-store displayer. When you
visit your local Sears store, just remem­
ber the color of your stripe for the correct
size fitter.
Filter Nut
Lever Filter Nut
Filter Plate
Filter
Red Stripe
Threaded Stud
Filter Cage
Slots (3)
WARNING: To avoid personal injury
or damage to vac be sure to keep
hands, fingers, or any other foreign
objects out of the center opening when
assembling the float.
Filter Cage Assembly
NOTE: If filter cage needs to be
removed, or replaced, use a flat blade
screwdriver and insert the blade near one
of the tabs between the filter cage and
the center ring of the lid. Pry the tab out
of the slot. Tilt the cage and lift away from
the lid. Replace in the following manner;
1. Place the float over the opening in the
center of the lid with the words "This
Side Towards Lid' laying face down
over the hole.
2. Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the
center ring of the lid.
3. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into slots for a secure fit.