Question about Craftsman 17026 Wet/Dry Vacuum

Craftsman wet/dry vac

I'm not sure how the filter is supposed to sit back in the vac. I cleaned out the vac, when i went to put the filter back on, it wont' stay on the tube?

KelliZ Jan 21, 2008

same as johnntc34 same as johnntc34

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Anonymous

It is supposed to have a round plastic plate and a plastic handle with a nut made in it that tightens against the plate to hold the filter on

Posted on Feb 27, 2008

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