Craftsman 113170340 Owner’s Manual
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MODEL NO.
113.170340
Serial
Number
! Model and seria!
numbers may be found
on the handle. You
should record both
model and serial
numbers in a safe place
for future use.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
CRRFTSMRN®
16 GALLON
FULL BLOWING
WET/DRY VAC
• assembly
• operating
• repair parts
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
..... FULL ONE YE-ARWARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY VACS
If within 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 Craftsmzn 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 used 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., D817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
_afety is a combination of common
;ense, staying alertand knowing how
/our vac works. Read this manual to
Jnderstand the vac.
afety Signal Words
)ANGER: means if the safety information
s not followed someone will be seriously
njured or killed.
_/ARNING: means if the safety informa-
ion is not followed someone could be
_eriously injured or killed.
._AUTION: means if the safety informa-
ion is not followed someone may be
njured.
*7hen using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow basic
;afety precautions including the following.
WARNING-Toreduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
:lead and understand this owner's manual
Lnd all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac before
,perating. Use only as described in this
lanual. To reduce the risk of personal
ljury or damage to Wet/Dry Vac, use only
;ears Craftsman recommended accesso-
les.
;parks inside the motor can ignite fiam-
qable vapors or dust. To reduce the risk
f fire or explosion:
Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry
Vac, near flammable or combustible
liquids, gases, or explosive dusts, such
as 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 net 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 Wet/Dry Vac 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
when 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire /
or electric shock, do not run vac
unattended.
1
Toreducethe riskof injuryfrom accidem
talstarting, unplug powercordbefore
changingor cleaning filter.
Do notunplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug,grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do notuse with damagedcord, plugor
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 a_'nything 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-lnsulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Wet/
Dry Vac.
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED
'7 OUBLE INSULATED-
WHEN SERVICING 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 manual. Do
not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic,
flammable or other hazardous mate-
rials. 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
Introduction
This Wet/Dry Vac _is intended for house- Owner's Manual Contents
hotd use only, Item Page
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
censole humidifier.
Warranty Information ............................. 2
Safety Instructions ................................. 2
Introduction ............................................ 4
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents ............................. 4
Assembly ............................................... 5
Operation ............................................... 8
Maintenance ........................................ 10
Repair Parts ........................................ 12
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents --
Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against the Carton Contents
List. Notify your Sears Store immediately
if any parts are damaged or missing.
Carton Contents List
Key Description ................... ;....... Qty.
A Vac Assembly ............................. 1
B Pos-I-Lock Hose Assembly ......... 1
C Utility Nozzle ............................... 1
D Wet Nozzle .................................. 1
E Car Nozzle .................................. 1
F Crevice Tool ................................ 1
G* Filter Nut ..................................... 1
H* Filter Plate ................................... 1
J* Filter (Red Stripe) ........................ 2
K* Filter Cage .................................. 1
L* Float ............................................ 1
M Extension Wands ........................ 2
N Caster Foot For Storage ............. 4
P Caster ........................................ 4
Q 14" Floor Brush ........................... 1
R Owners Manual ........................... 1
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*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 of vac
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
personal 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.
NOTE: 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 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. To rei_lace, follow float/
cage assembly instruct!cns.
Filter
Cage --_
Tab,,
Float _ Power
Solid End Assembly
3. Line up filter cage tabs with the slots in
the center ring of the lid.
4. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into the slots for a secure fit.
Filter Assembly
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 screw of the filter cage.
3. Gently push on the-filterplate to seat
the rubber ring of the filter inside the cir-
cular channel of the tilterplate.
4. 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 or filter
cage.
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 Cage
Slots (3)
""-'---Filter Nut
_'_--_- Filter Plate
_,_. - Filter Cage
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