Craftsman 113.177135 User Manual 2

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE

owner’s

manual

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

22 GGAALLLLOONN

WWEETT//DDRRYY VVAACC

MODEL NO.

113.177135

Serial
Number

Model and serial
numbers may be
found on the handle.
You should record
both model and serial
numbers in a safe
place for future use.

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

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

Part No. SP6523 Printed in China

• operating

• maintenance

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY VACS

If this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vac fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, return it to your nearest Sears
Store, and it will be replaced or repaired, at Sears option, free of charge.

If this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vac is used for commercial or rental purposes, this
warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

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

Safety is a combination of common sense,
staying alert, and knowing how your
Wet/Dry Vac works.

Safety Signal Words
DANGER: Indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.

When using your Wet/Dry Vac (“Vac”),
always 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.

• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended.

• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the
risk of fire or explosion:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- Do not vacuum or use 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, aluminum
dust, grain dust, or gun powder.

- Do not use as a sprayer.

• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not vacuum fireplace soot, plaster,
cement, or drywall dust. These contain
fine dust particles which may not be
adequately captured by the filter and
may be exhausted back into the air.

• To reduce the risk of health hazards
from vapors or dust, 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 or allow liquid to enter
motor compartment. Store indoors.

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

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WARNING: The power cord on this product contains lead,
a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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• Do not use with a torn filter or without
the filter installed except when
vacuuming liquids as described in the
operation section of this manual. Dry
debris ingested by the impeller may
damage the motor or be exhausted
back into the air.

• Do not leave Vac plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.

• Turn off Vac before unplugging.

• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental 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 Vac is not working as
it should, has missing parts, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, 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 Vac over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.

• Do not handle plug, switch, or the Vac
with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into ventilation
openings. Do not vacuum with any
ventilation 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.

• To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to Vac, use only Craftsman
recommended accessories.

• When using as a blower:

- Direct air discharge only at work area.

- Turn unit off before setting on ground

or releasing grasp from handle.

- Do not set down in liquid; electric

shock could occur.

- Do not direct air at bystanders.

- Keep children away when blowing.

- Do not use blower for any job except
blowing dirt and debris.

- Do not use as a sprayer.

- Wear safety eyewear.

• Connect only to a properly-grounded
outlet. See grounding instructions.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of eye
injury, wear safety eyewear. 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 eyewear
complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada
CSA Z94.3) before starting operation.
Everyday eyeglasses are not safety
glasses and could seriously hurt you when
they break.

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: For dusty operations, wear
dust mask.

NOTE: Static shocks are common in
dry areas or when the relative humidity of
the air is low. Vacuuming fine debris with
your vac can deposit static charge on the
hose or on the Vac. The best remedy to
reduce the frequency of static shocks in
your home or when using this Vac is to add
moisture to the air with a humidifier.

WARNING: 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.
To reduce the risk of these hazards when
using an extension cord, be sure it is in
good condition and that the connection
does not come into contact with liquid. To
keep power loss to a minimum, use the
following table to choose the minimum
wire size extension cord.

Extension Cord Length Gauge A.W.G.

0-50 Ft. 14
50-100 Ft. 12

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WARNING: For your own safety, read
and understand owner’s manual.
Do not run unattended. Do not pick
up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable
or other hazardous materials. Do not
use around explosive liquids or
vapors.

This appliance must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an
equipment-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.

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120
volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that
looks like the plug shown. A temporary
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

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Grounding Instructions

WARNING: Improper connection of
the equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt as
to whether the outlet is 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.

Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Vac:

a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be
held in place by a metal screw.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary
adaptor is not permitted by the Canadian
Electrical Code.

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

- store indoors.

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Introduction

Table of Contents

This vac is intended for household use only. It may be used for light vacuuming of wet
or dry media and may also be used as a blower. The light weight design allows usage
for most small household vacuuming chores. Familiarize yourself with the following
product features and read the entire owner’s manual for specific usage of your new
wet/dry vac.

Item Page

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Safety Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking and Checking Carton

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting to Know Your Vac . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cord Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hose Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Item Page

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . . 8

Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Emptying the Dust Drum . . . . . . . . . . 9

Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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 Lists

Key Description Qty.

A Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

C Car Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

D Crevice Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

E Dusting Brush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

F Owners Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Replacement filters and retainer band
(already assembled)

Sears retail replacement filters are sold by
stock no. 9-16949.

B

C

F

A

D

E

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Getting to Know Your Vac

Cord Storage

Coil the power cord tightly around the dust
drum.

Hose Storage

The power head has recesses on each
side for hose storage.

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CAUTION: A partially unwrapped
cord may fall in coils near your feet.
To avoid this tripping hazard, always
fully unwrap the cord before
plugging it in.

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Blowing Port

Two Easy-to-Open
Latches

Six Foot Long
Cord

Hose Storage

Cord Wrap
Storage

Two Gallon Capacity
Dust Drum

Filter and
Retainer Band

Tool Storage

Carry Handle with On/Off
Switch Conveniently
Positioned

Vacuum
Port

4 Foot x 1-1/4 Inches
Flexible Hose with
Dual Swivel Ends

Operation

Your Craftsman two-gallon wet/dry vac is
assembled at the factory and ready for use
when you remove it from the carton. The
unit is ready for dry vacuuming or blowing.
After you plug the power cord into the wall
receptacle, turn the unit “ON” by pushing
the switch from position “O” to position
“I”. The symbols used on the switch are
international symbols. The “O” is the
“OFF” position and the “I” is the “ON”
position.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with
flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or
vapors include but are not limited to: lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil­base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but
are not limited to: coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain or gun powder. Do not
vacuum explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not
use this vac as a sprayer for any flammable or combustible liquid. To reduce
the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic
materials.

"O" - "OFF"
Position

"I" - "ON"
Position

=

OFF

=

ON

CAUTION: To reduce risk of hearing
damage, wear ear protectors when
using the vac for extended hours or
when using it in a noisy area.

WARNING: The operation of any
utility vac can result in foreign
objects being blown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye
damage. Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
starting operation. Safety eyewear is
avail-able at many local retail stores.

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Operation (continued)

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Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible damage to vac. Make sure that
the filter is completely covering the filter
cage and that the retainer band is as
close to the lid as possible. Make sure
there are no gaps between the filter and
the lid. (See illustration). It is very

important to assemble the filter to the
cage without allowing any possible
leaks or tears. Any leaks will allow
the picked up media to be blown out
of the blower port and back into the
surrounding environment.

2. When using your vac to pick up very fine
dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the dust drum and clean or
replace the filter at more frequent
intervals to maintain peak vac
performance.

NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your vac to pick up
dust when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.In
case the filter gets wet, replace it before
continuing to do dry pickups.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. Removal of the filter is highly
recommended for wet pickups.

2. This wet/dry vac is equipped with a float
mechanism which will rise automatically
to cut off the airflow when the liquid in the
drum reaches a predetermined level.
When this happens, turn off vac, unplug
the power cord, and empty the dust drum.
You will know that the float has shut the
airflow off because the suction ceases
and the motor noise becomes higher in
pitch, due to increased motor speed. The
liquid capacity may vary with the rate of
pickup.

IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the vac, do not run motor with
float in raised position.

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Filter

Retainer
Band

Float In
Raised
Position