Craftsman 113.177145 Owner's Manual
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owner's
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MODEL NO.
113.177145
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latch and top of motor
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numbers in a safe
place for future use.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP6738 Printed in China
WET/DRY VAC
• safety
• assembly
• operation
• maintenance
• troubleshooting
• Espahol- pagina 13
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Warranty
Craftsman One Year Full Warranty
If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship
within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or
other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this
product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty does not include bags or filters, which are expendable
parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary, from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety is a combination of common sense,
staying alert, and knowing how your
Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Ak CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
When using your Vac, always follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
A, WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Vac before operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction,
debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or
abnormal motor noises. Immediately
stop using Vac if you notice these
signs.
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, do not use
near combustible liquids, gases, or
dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints,
natural gas, coal dust, magnesium
dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun
powder.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold
fireplace ash, or other fine dusts,
which may pass through the filter bag
and be exhausted back into the air.
• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic
vapors, do not vacuum or use near
toxic or 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.
• Donotusewithatornfilterorwithout
thefilterinstalledexceptwhen
vacuumingliquidsasdescribedinthis
manual.Drydebrisingestedbythe
impellermaydamagethemotororbe
exhaustedintotheair.
• TurnoffVacbeforeunplugging.
• Toreducetheriskofinjuryfrom
accidentalstarting,unplugpowercord
beforechangingorcleaningfilter.
• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.To
unplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
• Donotusewithdamagedcord,plugor
otherparts.IfyourVacisnotworking
asitshould,hasmissingparts,has
beendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,
ordroppedintowater,callcustomer
service.
• Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecord
ashandle,closeadooroncord,orpull
cordaroundsharpedgesorcorners.
Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donothandleplug,switch,ortheVac
withwethands.
• Connectonlytoaproperlygrounded
outlet.Seegroundinginstructions.
• Useonlyextensioncordsthatarerated
foroutdooruseandhaveagrounding
conductor.Extensioncordsinpoor
conditionortoosmallinwiresizecan
posefireandshockhazards.
Toreducetheriskofthesehazards,
besurethecordisingoodcondition
andthatliquiddoesnotcontactthe
connection.Donotuseanextension
cordwithconductorssmallerthan
16gauge(AWG)insize.Toreduce
powerloss,usea 14gaugeextension
cordif25to50ftlongand12gauge
for50ftorlonger.
• Donotputanyobjectintoventilation
openings.Donotvacuumwithany
ventilationopeningsblocked;keepfree
ofdust,lint,hairoranythingthatmay
reduceairflow.
• Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,and
allpartsofbodyawayfromopenings
andmovingparts.
• Toreducetheriskoffalls,useextra
carewhencleaningonstairs.
• Toreducetheriskofpersonalinjuryor
damagetoVac,useonlyCraftsman
recommendedaccessories.
• Whenusingasablower:
-Directairdischargeonlyatworkarea.
-Donotdirectairatbystanders.
-Keepchildrenawaywhenblowing.
-Donotuseblowerforanyjobexcept
blowingdirtanddebris.
-Donotuseasasprayer.
-Wearsafetyeyewear.
• Toreducetheriskofeyeinjury,wear
safetyeyewear.Theoperationofany
utilityVacorblowercanresultin
foreignobjectsbeingblownintothe
eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye
damage.
CAUTION:
• Toreducetheriskofhearingdamage,
wearearprotectorswhenusingfor
extendedtimeorinanoisyarea.
• Fordustyoperations,weardustmask.
• Staticshocksarecommonwhenthe
relativehumidityoftheairislow.
VacuumingfinedebriswithyourVac
candepositstaticchargeonthehose
orVac.Toreducethefrequencyof
staticshocksinyourhomeorwhen
usingthisVac,addmoisturetotheair
withahumidifier.
Observethefollowingwarningsthat
appearonthemotorhousingofyourVac:
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to rain -
store indoors.
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Grounding Instructions
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.
&WARNING: ,mproper
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.
Properly 3-Prong Plug
Outlet
Grounded
Gr;u:d_ng
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 a properly
grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the
adaptor is used, it must be held in place
by a metal screw.
Green Make sure
Grounding Lug this is
3-Prong O_° a metal
Plug screw
connected
:to a known
ground
Adapter
2-Prong
Outlet
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a
temporary adaptor is not permitted by the
Canadian Electrical Code.
Introduction
This Wet/Dry 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.
Table of Contents
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
Grounding Instructions .............. 4
Introduction ...................... 5
Assembly ........................ 5
Carton Contents ................. 5
Vac Assembly ................... 6
Hose Storage ................... 6
Operation ........................ 7
Vacuuming Dry Materials .......... 8
Assembly
Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against the Carton Contents
List. Notify your Sears Store or Sears
Service Center immediately if any parts
are damaged or missing.
Carton Contents List
Key Description Qty.
A Vac ....................... 1
B Hose ...................... 1
C Utility Nozzle ............... 1
D Crevice Tool ................ 1
E Owner's Manual ............. 1
Replacement filters and retainer band
(already assembled)
Sears retail replacement filters are sold
by Stock No. 16949.
Item Page
Vacuuming Liquids ............... 8
Emptying the Drum ............... 9
Blowing Feature ................. 9
Maintenance ..................... 10
Filter Cleaning ................. 10
Filter Removal and Replacement... 10
Cleaning and Disinfecting
the Wet/Dry Vac ............... 11
Storage ....................... 11
Troubleshooting .................. 11
A
Assembly (continued)
Vac Assembly
Ten Foot
Long Cord
Hose Stora¢
Two Easy-to-
Open Latches-
2.5 Gallon
Capacity
Dust
Filter and
Retainer Band
4 Foot × 1-1/4 inches
Flexible Hose
Handle with On/Off
Switch Conveniently
Positioned
P
Storage
Port
Hose Storage
The power head has recesses on each
side for hose storage.
Hose
Storage
Area_ / Hose
Operation
_, WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or damage to Vac:
• Do not leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice important signs
indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris/liquid exiting
exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you notice
these signs.
• Do not leave Vac plugged-in when not in use.
• Do not continue running when float has cut off suction.
• Do not operate Vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the
air. Sparks inside the motor can ignite airborne flammables. Flammable gases
and vapors include: lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline,
alcohol, or aerosol sprays. Flammable dusts include: coal, magnesium,
aluminum, grain, or gun powder.
• Do not vacuum up explosive dusts, flammable liquids, or hot ashes.
• Do not use Vac as a sprayer.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury:
• Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with wet hands.
• Do not service Vac while it is plugged-in. 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 an independent service center or call customer service.
• When using an extension cord, use only outdoor-rated cords that are in good
condition. Do not allow the connection to come into contact with liquid.
• Do not vacuum toxic materials to reduce the risk of inhaling the vapors or dust.
After you plug the power cord into the
wall receptacle, turn the unit "ON" by
pushing the switch from position "O" to
position "r'. The symbols used on the
switch are international symbols. The "O"
is the "OFF" position and the "r' is the
"ON" position.
= OFF I= ON
Operation (continued)
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.
Retainer
Band
Vacuuming Liquids
WARNING: Do not operate without
filter cage and float, as they prevent
liquid from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor.
1. Removal of the filter is highly
recommended for wet pickups.
2. This Wet/Dry Vac isequipped 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.
2. When using your Vac to pick up very
fine dust, it wilt 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 wilt
clog quickly and be very difficult to
clean.In case the filter gets wet, replace it
before continuing to do dry pickups.
Float in
Raised
Position
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