Craftsman 113177260 Owner’s Manual
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MODEL NO.
113.177260
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Number
Model and serial num-
bers may be found on
the handle. You should
record both model and
serial numbers in a
safe place for future
use.
CRRFTSMRN®
TOOL VAC
• assembly
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
K J
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffrnan Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5929 Printed in U.S.A.
• operating
• repair parts
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL 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
Service Center/department Throughout The United States.
This warranty applied 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 Tool Vac works. Read this manual to
understand the Tool 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-Toreduce
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, oruse this vac near,flam-
mable or combustible liquids, gases, or
explosivedusts such asgasoline or other
fuels, tighterfluid, cleaners, oil-based paints,
na_ral gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magne-
sium dust, grain dust, or gun powder.
• Do not use this vac to pick up liquids.
This unit should be used to pick up dry
debris only.
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 use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not use this vac with a torn filter or
without the filter installed.
Do not leave vacwhen 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.
Connecttoaproperlygroundedoutlet
only.Seegroundinginstructions.
Donotunplugbypullingoncord.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.Donot
runvacovercord.Keepcordawayfrom
heatedsurfaces.
Donotusethetooloutletasanextension
cord.Only use with portable electric
tools with a 6 amp rating or less.
Do not handle plug or the vac with wet
hands.
Do not put any object into ventilation
openings. Do not vacuum with any venti-
• , WARNING
lation 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 falts, use extra care
when cleaning on stairs.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your vac.
WARNING
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
MAKE SURE TOOL IS TURNED OFF
BEFORE PLACING SWITCH IN 0_
AUTO POSITION.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
DO NOT CONNECTA TOOL RATED
MORE THAN 6 AMPS TO THIS
RECEPTACLE.
• Foryour own safety, readand understandowner's
manual.
• Do notpick up hotashes, coals, toxic, flammable or
hazardousmaterials. 00
• Do notusearound explosive liquids or vapors. Q
• To reduce the riskof electric shock, do not use
outdoorsoronwet surfacesand do notpick up liquids.
SAVE THESE
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 avoid hearing damage, wear ear pro-
tectors when using the vac for extended
INSTRUCTIONS
hours or when, using it in a noisy area.
For dust operations, wear dust mask.
WEAR YOUR
Introduction
This vac is intended for household use
with small hand held power tools with
current rating 6 amperes or less. It may
also be used for dedicated dry vacuuming
jobs needed in the household.
Owner's Manual Contents
Item Page
Warranty .......................................... 2
Safety Instructions ........................... 2
Safety Signal Words ..................... 2
Introduction ...................................... 4
Owner's Manual Contents ............ 4
Unpacking and Checking Carton
Contents ................................... 4
Carton Contents List .................... 4
Cage Assembly ............................... 5
Filter Assembly ................................ 6
Getting to Know Your Vac ............... 6
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,
Item Page
Cord Storage .................................... 7
Operation ......................................... 7
Filter Maintenance ........................... 9
Vac Maintenance ............................. 9
Grounding Instructions ................... 10
Repair Parts ................................... 12
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please Read Carefully
Emptying the Drum ....................... 8
Cleaning ........................................ 9
Removal ........................................ 9
Dry Filter ....................................... 9
Installation ..................................... 9
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 .............................................. 1
B Hose ........................................... 1
C Filter Cage .................................. 1
D Filter ............................................ 1
E Filter Plate ................................... 1
F Filter Nut ..................................... 1
G Adapter Hose #0 ......................... 1
H Adapter Hose #1 ......................... 1
J Strip Velcro .......... 1 Strip of 3 pcs.
K Owners Manual ........................... 1
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 opera-
tion instructions. Do not operate
vac with any parts damaged or
missing.
NOTE: Your vac is shipped unassembled.
Read the following assembly instructions
carefully.
1. Grasp flexible locking tabs on both the
right and left side of the power head.
Place your thumbs on the drum tabs.
Slowly pull locking tabs away from
drum and press down on the drum
tabs. Lift the power head off the drum.
Flip the power head and place it in the
drum.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury
or damage to vac be sure to keep
hands, fingers, or any other foreign
objects out of the center opening
when assembling the filter cage.
2. Line up filter cage tabs with the slots in
the center ring of the lid.
3. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into the slots for a secure fit. (One
tab at a time)
NOTE: If the filter cage needs to be
removed, use a slotted 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 filter cage and lift slightly away
from the lid. To replace, follow cage
assembly instructions.
Drum
Drum Tabs
Lid
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Filter Cage
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Power Head
Cage
Power
Head
Drum
_rum
Tabs
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Tabs (3)
Slots (3)/
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