Craftsman 113177110 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NO.

113.177110

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Model number may be
found on the right side
of vac top. You should

record model number
in a safe place for

future use.

I:RR FIN®

2 GALLON

WET/DRY VAC

• operating

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

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

Part No. SP6007 (19-0243-6) Printed in Mexico

• repair parts

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY VAC

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Vac fails due

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

If this Craftsman Vac is used for commercial or rental purposes, this war-
ranty 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

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 if the 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 might be

injured.

When using your vac, follow basic safety
precautions including the following.

WARNING.To reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:

Read and understand this owner's manual
and all labels on the vac before operating.

Use only as described in this manual. To
avoid personal injury or damage to vac,
use only Sears Craftsman recommended

accessories.
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 vac near, flam-
mable or combustible liquids, gases, or

explosive dusts such as gasoline or other
fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints,

natural gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magne-

sium dust, grain dust, or gun powder.

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.

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when used by or

near children.
For dry pickup, do not use this vac with a

torn filter or without the filter installed.

Do not leave vac when plugged in. Unplug

from outlet when not in use and before
servicing. Turn off vac before unplugging.

To avoid injury from accidental starting,

unplug power cord before changing or

cleaning filter.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet

only. See Grounding instructions.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To

unplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
Donotusewithdamagedcord,plugor

otherparts.Ifyourvacisnotworkingasit
should,hasmissingparts,hasbeen
dropped,damaged,leftout-doors,or
droppedintowater,returnittoaSears

ServiceCenter.
Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecordas

handle,closeadooroncord,orpullcord
aroundsharpedgesorcorners.

Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
Donothandleplugorthevacwithwet

hands.
Donotputanyobjectintoventilation

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

openings.Donotvacuumwithanyventi-

lationopeningsblocked;keepfreeofdust,
lint,hairoranythingthatmayreduceair

flow.

Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andall
partsofbodyawayfromopeningsand
movingparts.

Toreducetheriskoffalls,useextra care

when cleaning on stairs.
Observe the following warnings that

appear on the motor housing of your vac.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of I

electric shock - do not expose to

rain - store indoors.

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The operation of any utility vac can result
in foreign objects being blown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye dam-
age. Always wear safety goggles comply-
ing 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 dust operations, wear dust mask.

WEAR YOUR

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

Cord Length A.W.G.

0-50 Ft. 14

50-100 Ft. 12

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resis-

tance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electric shock. This appliance is

equipped with a cord having an equip-
ment-grounding conductor and grounding
plug. The plug must be inserted into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper

connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a

risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or service per-

son if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet if properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with
the appliance - if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal

120 volt circuit, and has a grounded plug
that looks like the plug shown. A tempo-
rary adaptor that looks like the adaptor
shown may be used to connect this plug
to a 2-pole receptacle as shown if a
properly grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adaptor should be used
only until a properly grounded outlet can
be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green colored rigid ear, lug or the
like extending from the adaptor must be
connected to a permanent ground such
as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adaptor is used, it must
be held in place by a metal screw.

Properly

Grounded

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NOTE: In Canada, the use of a tempo-

rary adaptor is not permitted by the
Canadian Electrical Code.