Craftsman 113170170 Owner’s Manual

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owner's

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MODEL NO.

113.170170

Serial Number ____ Model and serial numbers may be found

under cord wrap handle. You should

record both model and seriaJ numbers in a

safe place for future

use.

I:RRFTSMRN®

16 GALLON

CONVERTIBLE

WET/DRY VAC

• assembly

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

• operating

• repair parts

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

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

Part No. SP6411 Printed in U.S.A.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY VACS

rwithin one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vac fails

due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

If this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vac is used for commercial or rental purposes,

this warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from date of purchase.

Warranty Service Is Available By Simply Contacting The Nearest Sears Ser- vice Center/department 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., D/817 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 safety 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 iniured.

When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow basic safety precautions including the fol-

lowing.

WARNING-Toreduce

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. Do not use or store near hazardous materials.

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 Wet/Dry 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 net leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and

before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire

or electric shock, do not run vac unattended.

To reduce 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. De not vacuum with any venti-

lation openings blocked; keep free of dust, _int,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 GROUNDINGNOT REQUIRED

WHEN SERVICING USEONLY

IDENTICALREPLACEMENTPARTS

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.

WEAR YOUR

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

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- bied. 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

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 if they are preassembled.

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 float,

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.

Area (3)

Removing Filter Cage

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

way, use a flat 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.

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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 threaded 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.

""----Filter Nut

"""--Filter Plate

Filter Red

Stripe

Threaded _._

Screw

Power L-_ "_'_ Filter

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.

7.Turn the drum upright.

Caster__._'_

Foot _7_ ..1 Pin

Dust Drum -_,.-[

(_;C Caster

U _ caster Ball

1st Step ----__

aster Stem

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