Craftsman 113177420, 113177415 Owner’s Manual

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owner's

manual

6 GALLON

MODEL NO.

113.177415

OR

9 GALLON

MODEL NO.

113.177420

Serial
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.

JCRRFTSMRN°J

6 GALLON

OR

9 GALLON

WET/DRY VAC

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

J

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

Part No. SP6596 Printed in U.S.A.

• assembly

• operating

• repair parts

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F'-

r 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

a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth

I WARNING: The power cord on this product contains lead, I

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

I

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of common
sense, staying alert and knowing how
your vac works. Read this manual to

understand the vac.

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 may be
injured.

When using your WetlDry Vac, follow
basic safety precautions including the fol-
lowing.

WARNING -Toreducethe

risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
Read and understand this owner's manu-

al and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac
before operating. Use only as described

in this manual. To reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to Wet/Dry

Vac, use only 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, or use this Wet!Dry
Vac, 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, grain dust, or

gun powder.

• Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.

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

• Do not vacuum drywall dust or cold
fireplace soot or ash with a standard

wet/dry filter. This is a very fine dust
which will not be captured 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.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• DonotallowWet/DryVactobeused
asatoy.Closeattentionisnecessary

whenusedbyornearchildren.

• DonotusethisWet/DryVacwithatorn

filterorwithoutthefilterinstalled

exceptwhenvacuumingliquidsas
describedintheoperationsectionof

thismanual.

• DonotleaveWet/DryVacwhen
pluggedin.Unplugfromoutletwhen

notinuseandbeforeservicing.Turn
offWet/DryVacbeforeunplugging.

• DonotrunWet/DryVacunattended.

• Toreducetheriskofinjuryfromacci-
dentalstarting,unplugpowercord

beforechangingorcleaningfilter.

• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.To
unplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.

• Donotusewithdamagedcord,plugor
otherparts.IfyourWet/DryVacisnot

workingasitshould,hasmissingparts,

hasbeendropped,damaged,leftout-
doors,ordroppedintowater,returnit

toaSearsServiceCenter.

• Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecord
ashandle,closeadooroncord,orpull

cordaroundsharpedgesorcorners.
DonotrunWet/DryVacovercord.

Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.

• DonothandleplugortheWet/DryVac

withwethands.

• Donotputanyobjectintoventilation
openings.Donotvacuumwithany

ventilationopeningsblocked;keepfree
ofdust,lint,hairoranythingthatmay

reduceairflow.

• Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,and
allpartsofbodyawayfromopenings

andmovingparts.

• Toreducetheriskoffalls,useextra
carewhencleaningonstairs.

When using as blower:

• Direct air discharge only at work area.

• 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 Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.

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.
Observe the following warnings that

appear on the motor housing of your
Wet/Dry Vac.

_ DOUBLE INSULATED-

GROUND NOT REQUIRED.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY

IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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

store indoors.

WARNING: For your own safety, read

and understand owner's manual. Do
not use unattended. Do not pick up hot
ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other

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

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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 goggles

complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada
CSA Z94.3) before starting operation.

Everyday eyeglasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are not safety

glasses. Safety Goggles are available at
Sears retail stores. Glasses or goggles

not in compliance with ANSI or CSA
could seriously hurt you when they break.

WEARYOUR

Introduction

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.
For dusty operations, wear dust mask.

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. 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 minimum wire size

extension cord.

Extension Cord Length Gauge A.W,G,

O-5O Ft. 14
50-100 Ft. 12

This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house-
hold use only.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please Read Carefully

Static Shocks Are Common = in dry
areas or when the relative humidity of the
air is low. To reduce the frequency of stat-
ic shocks in your home the best remedy

is to add moisture to the air with a
humidifier.

Owner's Manual Contents

item Page

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

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

Introduction ..................... 4

Unpacking and Checking

Carton Contents ............... 5

Getting to Know Your Vac ........... 5

Assembly ....................... 6

Operation ....................... 9

Maintenance .................... 11

Repair Parts .................... 14

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 Assembly ............. 1

B Pos-I-Lock Hose Assembly . . .1

C Utility Nozzle .............. 1

D Extension Wands ........... 2

E** Wet Nozzle ............... 1

F Caster Foot W/Storage ...... 4

G Caster ................... 4

H Owners Manual ............ 1

** IMPORTANT: Wet Nozzle Included
with Model Number 113.177420, 9-Gallon
Wet/Dry Vac Only.

Getting to Know Your Vac

Push/Pull Handle __j Power Assembly

Blowing Pot f-_\_ _'.Z-_J_,-_\ -- On-Off Switch

I /(( /;J_f -Vaccum Port

CasterFoot__--*___

L__._ _ Drain (On Model No. 113.177420,

9-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Only)

Replacement Filter 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 dam-
aged or missing.

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 stud 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 stud and
tighten it down. 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, filter
cage, or filter.

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.

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 assem-
bling the float.

NOTE: If filter cage needs to be
removed, or replaced, use a flat blade

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. Replace in the following manner:

1. 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.

2. Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the
center ring of the lid.

3. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into slots for a secure fit.

Filter Cage

So,dEod

Filter Nut _ __ Filter Nut

Lever Plate

Stripe

' ----Threaded Stud
_,_Filte r Cage

ly

_ Filter Cage

Tab, {31

/ Slots (3)

Caster/Caster Foot Assembly

1. Remove the power assembly from the
dust drum and set aside.

2. Turn the dust drum upside down on the
floor.

3. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of
drum, as shown (4 places).

4. Push on the caster foot until the foot is
flush with bottom of the dust drum.

5. Insert the caster stem into the socket of
the caster foot, as shown (4 places).

6. Push on the caster until the ball on the
caster stem is inserted all the way into

the socket. You will hear the ball snap
into the socket and the caster will swiv-

el easily when positioning is correct.

7. Turn the drum upright.

Caster
Foot

Drum

Vac Assembly ,

1. Line up front (label and switch side) of
power assembly with vacuum port

located on the front of the drum.

Note: Power assembly must be aligned
with drum for proper attachment.

2. Place power assembly on top of drum.

3. Be sure power assembly completely
covers the top of the drum so leakage
does not occur. Notch on power
assembly must fit into slot on drum.

_N P°wer

Assembly

Power

Assembly

otch

acuum

Port

4. Push down on top of handles to cause
flexible locking tabs to hook onto the
drum lip.

5. Make sure that the locking tabs are
snapped into place to prevent the lid
from coming off (see detail below).

6. To remove the power assembly,
reverse above directions.

Flexible Locking
"Tab Pulled Out

Cord Wrap

The wet/dry vac has a convenient cord

wrap area designed on the rear of the

vac. Simply, wrap the power cord around
the push/pull handle, then snap the con-
nector on the plug to a wrap of the cord.
The cord is now wrapped for storage.

Cord Wrap Area\

\

Push/Pull

Handle

Insert Hose

Insert the hose locking end of the "Pos-I-
Lock" hose into the inlet of the vac. The

hose should snap into place. To remove
the hose from the vac, press the release

button in the hose assembly and pull the
hose out of the vac inlet, as shown.

.e,ease

it°i

Flexible
Locking Tab

'Assembly

'PushDown

and Pull Out
Flexible

P_wer

Locking Tab
(located

under latch)

%

Accessory Storage

Your accessories may be stored in the
storage locations on the caster feet. The
hose may be stored by wrapping it

around the unit as shown.

,L , /Assembly

Power

_),_Open

zAccessory

__/)), End of

. Storage

%_

Push Button
End of Hose

Operation ,

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flam-

mable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or vapors
include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-base paints,

gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but are not limited to;
coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable

or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer. To reduce
the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

Hose

WARNING: Always wear safety gog-
gles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in

Canada, CSA Z94.3) before starting
operation. Safety Goggles are avail-

able at many local retail stores. The
operation of any utility vac can result in

foreign objects being blown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye

damage.

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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other). This plug

will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.

After you plug the power cord into the

outlet, turn the unit on by pushing the
switch from position "O" to position "1".

The symbols used on the switch actuator
are international "On & Off" symbols. "O"

is the symbol for "OFF" and "1" is the
symbol for "ON".

O= 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.

2. When using your vac to pick up very
fine dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the drum and clean 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.

3. If your filter is wet but you need to use
the vac to pick up dry material, you can
quickly dry the filter by running the vac

without hose attached for about

10 minutes. The clean air rushing

through the vac will help dry the filter.

The optional Craftsman HEPA Rated
Material Filter, stock number 9-17912 will
do a better job stopping very fine parti-

cles than the 9-17816 filter.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of liq-
uid the filter may be left in place.

2. When picking up large amounts of liq-
uid we recommend that the filter be

removed. If the filter is not removed, it
will become saturated and misting may
appear in the exhaust.

ceases and the motor noise will
become higher in pitch, due to

increased motor speed.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of dam-
age to the vac do not run motor with float

in raised position.

Emptying the Drum

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury

from accidental starting, unplug power

cord before emptying the drum.

1. Remove the power assembly. Push
down and pull out the flexible locking

tabs to release from drum.

2. While holding the locking tabs out, lift
the power assembly up and away from

the drum.

3. Lay power assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum.

4. Dump the drum contents into the prop-
er waste disposal container.

5. The 113.177420, 9-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac
comes equipped with a drain for easy

emptying of liquids. Simply unscrew the
drain cap and lift the opposite side

slightly to empty the drum.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of back

injury or falls, do not lift a vac heavy

with liquid or debris. Scoop or drain

enough contents out to make the vac
light enough to lift comfortably.

cage or float. It is there to shut off air-

I CAUTION: Do not remove the filter

flow when the drum is full of liquids.

3. After using the vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to reduce the

risk of possible mildew and damage to
the filter.

4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mecha-
nism will rise automatically to cut off
air-flow. When this happens, turn off
the vac, unplug the power cord, and
empty the drum. You will know that the

float has risen because vac airflow

Moving the Vac

Should it become necessary to pick the
vac up to move it, the flange on the dust

drum is used to lift. To maneuver the vac,
the push/pull handle in the rear of the unit

should be used.

Blowing Feature

Your vac features a blowing port. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow

the steps below to use your vac as a
blower.

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