Craftsman 113177320 Owner’s Manual

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owner's
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MODEL NO.

113.177320

16-GALLON

DOUBLE INSULATED

WET/DRY VAC

Serial

Number

Model and serial numbers
may be found on the

handle.

You should record both

model and serial number in

a safe place for future use.

FORYOUR

SAFETY:

READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY

SEARS / r.RRFT$IViRN

16-GALLON

FULLBLOWING

WET/DRYVAC

• assembly

• operating

• repair parts

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Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A.

Part No, SP5500 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.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERV-

ICE 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., Dept. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684 •

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow basic safety precautions
including the following.

WARNING-Toreduce the risk of fire, elec-

tric shock, or injury:

Read and understand this owner's manual 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 flammable vapors or dust.

Toavoid fire or explosion:

• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet!Dry Vac near, flammable or
combustible liquids, gases, or explosive dusts like gasoline
or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natu-
ral 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 liquid.

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 used 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 fil-

ter installed except for vacuuming liquids as described in the
operations section of this manual.

Do not leave Wet!Dry Vac when plugged in. Unplug from out-
let 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 outdoors, or dropped into

water, return it to a Sears Service Center,

Do not pullor 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 sur-
faces.

Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands,
Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacu-

um 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 avoid falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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 table below to choose the minimum wire size exten-
sion 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. GROUNDING NOT

WARNING: To avoid electric shock--do not expose to
rain--store indoors.

WARNING: For your own safety, read and understand
owner's manual. Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic,

flammable or other hazardous materials. Do not use
around explosive liquids or vapors.

REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY iDENTI-
CAL REPLACEMENT PARTS

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
damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI
Z87.1 (shown on package) before commencing operation.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores.

To avoid hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the
vac for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area.

WEAR YOUR

2

INTRODUCTION

This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for either commercial or house-

hold use.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please Read Carefully

Static Shocks Are Common--In dry areas or when the rela

tive humidity of the air is low. To reduce the frequency of static
shocks in your home the best remedy is to add moisture to
the air with a console or installed humidifier.

Unpacking and Checking

uarton 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 Assembly ............................................................... 1

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

C Rectangular Nozzle ...................................................... t

D Caster Foot .................................................................. 4

E Caster ........................................................................... 4

F Owners Manual ............................................................ !

G Filter Cage .................................................................... 1

H Filter.............................................................................. 1

I Float .............................................................................. f

J Filter Plate..................................................................... t

K Filter Nut ....................................................................... 1

OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS

Item Page

Warranty Information ............................................................ 2

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

Introduction........................................................................... 3

Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents ......................... 3

Assembly .............................................................................. 3

Operation .............................................................................. 5

Maintenance ......................................................................... 6

Repair Parts.......................................................................... 7

A

B

float/cage assembly

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to

power source outlet until all assembly steps are com-
plete and you have read and understood the safety and
operation instructions, Do not operate vac with any parts
damaged or missing.

1. Remove the top section of the vac from the drum and the
drum itself out of the carton. Place the top section of vac

upside down into the drum or place on a clean smooth
surface.

2. Locate the float. Place the float over the opening in the

center of the lid with the words "This Side Towards Lid"
laying face down over the hole.

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 float.

3. Line up filter cage tabs to 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.

NOTE: If the filter cage needs to be removed, because the
float is placed in the wrong way, use a slotted screwdriver and
press the blade against one of the filter cage tabs. Push in on
the tab and lift the filter cage up. Tilt the filter cage slightly
away from the open slot to release the other two tabs. PuLlthe

filter cage away from the lid. To replace, follow float/cage

assembly instructions.

Cage

Filter

_Tabs