Craftsman 113177331, 113177311 Owner’s Manual
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MODEL NO.
113.177311
12 Gallon
113.177331
16 Gallon
r
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.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5535
SEAJ_S/CRR FTSMRN
12 or 16 GALLO_
FULL BLOWING
WET/DRY VAC
• assembly
• operating
• repair parts
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Printed in U.S,A.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
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 Craftsman 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
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means if the safety informa-
tion is not followed someone will be seri-
ously 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 Wet/Dry Vac, follow
basic safety precautions includingthe fol-
lowing.
WARNING-To reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
Read and understand this owner's man-
ual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac
before operating. Use only as described
in this manual. To avoid personal injury or
damage to Wet/Dry Vac, use only Sears
Craftsman recommended accessories.
Sparks inside the motor can ignite flarn-
m$.ble vapors or dust. To avoid fire or
explosion:
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry
Vac near, flammable or combustible liq-
uids, gases, or explosive dusts like
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
for any flammable or combustible liq-
uid.
Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
To avoid health hazards from .vapors or
dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
Do not use or store near hazardous
materials.
To avoid electric shock, do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
Do not allow to be usecl as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn
filter or without the filter installed except
for vacuuming liquids as described in the
operation section of this manual.
Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged
in. Unl_lug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.' Turn off Wet/Dry
Vac before unplugging.
To avoid 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 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 anything that may
reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
To avoid falls, use extra care when clean-
ing on stairs.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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
hours or when, using it in a noisy area.
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-Insulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.
Extension cords in poor condition or that
are too small 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 min-
imum wire size extension cord.
Extension Cord Length Wire Size
0-50 feet No. 14
50-100 feet No. 12
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Wet/
Dry Vac.
DOUBLE INSULATED, GROUND-
'7 lING NOT REQUIRED. WHEN
SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTI-
CAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
WARNING: To avoidelectric shock- do notI
exposeto rain-storeindoors. I
WARNING:
understandowner'smanual. Donotpick upl
hotashes,coals, toxic,flammableor otherI
hazardous materials. Do not use aroundI
explosiveliquidsor vapom. J
For
yourow.
WEAR YOUR
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Introduction
This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for either
commercial or household use.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please Read Carefully
Static Shocks Are Common - In dry
areas or when the relative humidity ofthe
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.
Owner's Manual Contents
Item Page
Warranty information ............................. 2
Safety Instructions ................................. 2
introduction............................................ 4
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents ............................. 4
Assembly ............................................... 4
Operation ............................................... 7
Maintenance .......................................... 9
Repair Parts ........................................ ,10
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents-----.
Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against the Oarton Contents
List. Notify your Sears Store immediately
if any parts are damaged or missing.
Carton Contents List
Key Description ............................ Qty.
A Vac Assembly ............................. f
B Hose Assembly ........................... 1
C UtilityNozzle ............................... 1
*D Caster Footwith Storage ............ 4
E Caster ......................................... 4
F Owners Manual........................... 1
G_ Filter Cage .................................. 1
H Filter(Red Stripe) ....................... 1
I Float ............................................ 1
J FilterPlate................................... 1
K FilterNut ..................................... '1
*Some models provided with caster
feet.
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly
1. Turn the dust drum upsidedown on the
floor.
2. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of
drum, as shown (4 places).
3. Push on the caster foot until the foot is
flush with bottom of the dust drum.
4. Insert the caster stern into the socket of
the caster foot, as shown (4 places).
5. Push on the caster until the ball on the
caster stem is inserted all the way into
the socket, You will be able to hear the
ball snap into the socket and the caster
will swivel easily when positioning is
correct.
6.Turn the drum upright.
Foot
Hole
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 lid assembly of vac upside
down into the drum or on a clean
smooth surface.
2. Locate the float. Place the float over
the opening in the center of the lidwith
the words "This Side Towards Lid" lay-
ing face down over the hole.
IWARNING: To avoid personal injury I
or damage to vac be sure to keepl
hands, fingers, or any other foreign l
objects out of the center openingJ
when assembling the float.
3. Line up filter cage tabs with the slots in
the center ring of the lid assembly.
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 filter plate to seat
the rubber ring of the filter inside the
circular channel of the filter plate.
4.Place filter nut onto threaded screw
and tighten itdown. 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 ill-
ter cage.
NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed,
because the float is placed in the
wrong way, 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 cage and lift away from
the lid. To replace, follow float/cage
assembly instructions.
Rlter
Filter Cage
bs(3)
(3)
NOTE: Your filter has a red stripe that
matches an in-store displayer. When you
visit your local Sears store, just remem-
ber the color of your stripe for the correct
size filter.
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