Craftsman 113170160 Owner’s Manual

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owner's

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MODEL NO.

113.170160

Serial
Number
Model and serial

numbers may be found
under cord wrap

handle. You should
record both model and

serial numbers in a
safe place for future

use,

£RRFTSMAN

16 GALLON

CONVERTIBLE

WET/DRY VAC

• assembly

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

• operating

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

j

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.

Part No. SP6205 Printed in U.S.A.

• repair parts

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY VACS

If within one year from the date of pumhase, this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vac fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

in Wet/Dry Vac is used for commercial or rental purposes,

coverage applies for only 90 days from date of purchase.

f Simply Contacting The Nearest Sears Ser-

vice Centerldepartment Throughout The United States.

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which .vary from state to state.

Sears,: Roebuck and Co., DI817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of common
sense, staying alert and knowing how

your vac works. Read this manual to
understand the vac.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means ifthe safely information
is not followed someone will be seriously

injured or killed.

WARNING: means if the safety informa-
tion is not followed someone could be

seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety informa-

tion is not followed someone may be

injured.

When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow

basic safety precautions including the fol-
lowing.

WARNING-To reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock, or

injury:

Read and understand this owner's manual
and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac before

operating. Use only as described in this
manual. To reduce the risk of personal
injury or damage to Wet/Dry Vac, use only

Sears Craftsman recommended accesso-

ries.

Sparks inside the motor can ignite flam-
mable vapors or dust. To reduce the risk
of fire or explosion:

• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac

near, flammable or combustible liquids,
gases, or explosive dusts like gasoline
or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-
based paints, natural gas, hydrogen,
coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust,
or gun powder.

• Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.
Do not vacuum anything that is burning or

smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.

Do not vacuum fireplace soot or ash. This
is a very fine dust which will not be cap-
tured by the filter and may cause damage.
To reduce the risk of health hazards from

vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic
materials.

Donotuseorstorenearhazardousmaterials.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose to rain. Store indoors.

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or

near children.

Do not use this WeUDry Vac with a torn fil-

ter or without the filter installed except for
vacuuming liquids as described in the

operation section of this manual.
Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged

in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing, Turn off Wet/Dry Vac

before unplugging.

2

Toreduce the risk of injury from acciden-

tal starting, unplug power cord before
changing or cleaning filter.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Do not use with damaged cord, plug or
other parts. If your Wet/Dry Vac is not

working as it should, has missing parts,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to a
Sears Service Center.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not

run Wet/Dry Vac over cord. Keep cord

away from heated surfaces.

Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac

with wet hands.

Do not put any object into ventilation

openings. Do not vacuum with any venti-
lation openings blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair or anything that may reduce air

flow.

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all

parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.

To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care

when cleaning on stairs.

This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated,
eliminating the need for a separate

grounding system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the instructions

for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.

Observe the following warnings that

appear on the motor housing of your Wet/

Dry Vac.

--_ OUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED

WHEN SERe/ICING USE ONLY

IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock- do not expose to

rain-store indoors.

WARNING: For your own safety,
read and understand owner's man-

ual. Do not pick up hot ashes, coals,
toxic, flammable or other hazard-

ous materials. Do not use around
explosive liquids or vapors.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The operation of any utility vac or blower

can result in foreign objects being blown
into the eyes, which can result in severe

eye damage. Always wear safety goggles
complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on

package) before commencing operation.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears

retail stores.

To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using the vac

for extended hours or when, using it in a

noisy area.

For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
Use only extension cords that are rated

for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor
condition or that are too small in wire size
can pose fire and shock hazards. When

using an extension cord, be sure it is in
good condition. Using any extension cord

will cause some loss of power. To keep
the loss to a minimum, use the following

table to choose the minimum wire size
extension cord.

Extension Gauge

Cord Length (A.W.G.)

0-50 Ft. 14

50-100 Ft. 12

3

Introduction

This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house-
hold use only.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please Read Carefully

Static Shocks Are Common - In dry
areas or when the relative humidity of the

air is low. To reduce the frequency of
static shocks in your home the best rem-

edy is to add moisture to the air with a
console humidifier.

Table of Contents

Item Page

Warranty Information ............................. 2

Safety Instructions ................................. 2

Introduction ............................................ 4

Unpacking and Checking

Carton Contents ............................. 4

Assembly ............................................... 5

Operation ............................................... 8

Maintenance ........................................ 11

Repair Parts ........................................ 14

Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents --

Your new wet/dry vac is partially assem-
bled, Remove the contents from the dust

drum and follow the assembly instructions
to complete the vac assembly.

Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against the Carton Contents List.
Some units may include accessories not
shown. Notify your Sears Store immedi-
ately if any parts are damaged or missing.

Carton Contents List

A

G_

Key Description ............................ Qty.

A 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac ............... 1

B Hose .......................................... 1

C Utility Nozzle .............................. 1

D Wet Nozzle ................................. 1

E Car Nozzle ................................. 1

F Extension Wands ....................... 2

G* Filter Nut .................................... 1

H* Filter Plate .................................. 1

J* Filter (Red Stripe) ...................... 1

K* Filter Cage ................................. 1

L* Float ........................................... 1

M Caster Foot for Storage .............. 4

N Single Wheel Caster .................. 4

P Hose Lock .................................. 1

R Owners Manual .......................... 1

*These items may come preassembled.

If they are not present in the carton
check the vac power head to see ifthey

are preassembled,

4

Float/Cage Assembly

WARNING: For your own safety,

never connect plug to power source

outlet until all assembly steps are
complete and you have read and

understood the safety and operation

instructions. Do not operate vac
with any parts damaged or missing.

1. Place the power assembly upside down
into the drum.

2. Locate the float. 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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of per-

sonal injury or damage to vac be
sure to keep hands, fingers, or any
other foreign objects out of the cen-

ter opening when assembling the
floaL

Filter
Cage

Tabs

Solid End

3. Line up filter cage tabs with the notches

in the center ring of the lid.

4. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into the notches for a secure fit.

Removing Filter Cage

If filter cage needs to be removed,
because the float is placed in the wrong

way, use a fiat blade screwdriver and

insert the blade between the filter cage
and the center ring of the lid. Pry the cage

out of the lid. Tilt the cage and lift away
from the lid. To replace, follow float/cage

assembly instructions.

_...- Filter Cage

Tabs (3)

Notched

_ _ Area (3)

5

Filter Assembly

1. Locate the filter, filter plate and filter
nut.

2. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage, sliding it over the center ring cov-
ering the 3 notched areas until the filter

stops against the lid.

3. Place the hole in the filter plate over

threaded screw of the filter cage.

4. Gently push on the filter plate to seat
the rubber ring of the filter inside the cir-

cular channel of the filter plate.

5. Place filter nut onto threadecl screw and

tighten it down. Finger tighten only.

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 the filter.

NOTE: Your filter has a red stripe that
matches an in-store displayer. When you

visit your local Sears store, just remember

the color of your stripe for the correct size

filter.

Screw

Power

,_ ""-Filter Nut

"_--Filter Plate

_FRI_r

Stdpe

Filter
Cage

Caster/Caster Foot Assembly

1. Remove the power assembly from the
dust drum and set aside.

2.Turn the dust drum upside down on the
floor.

3. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of

drum, as shown (4 places).

4. Push on the caster foot until the foot

rests against the first step of the dust

drum.

5. Insert the caster stem into the socket of

the caster foot, as shown (4 places).

6. Push on the caster until the ball on the

caster stem is inserted all the way into

the socket. You will hear the ball snap

into the socket and the caster will swivel
easily when positioning is correct.

Dust Drum

7. Turn the drum upright.

_._ Caster

Stem

I st Step --,.-