Craftsman 113177690 Owner’s Manual

owner's

manual

12 GALLON

MODEL NO.

113.177690

Serial
Number

Model and serial
numbers may be

found underneath
the handle.

You should record
both model and serial

numbers in a safe
place for future use.

CRRFTSMRH

12 GALLON

_WARNING:

FOR YOUR

SAFETY,

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

WET/DRY VAC

• safety

• assembly

• operating

• maintenance

SAVE THIS

MANUAL

FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE

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

Part No. SP6725 Printed in Mexico

• repair parts

• Espahol- pagina 17

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,
Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for
free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).

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 using 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.
_, 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:

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.

• 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 with

standard filter. These may pass
through the filter and be exhausted

back into the air. Use a fine dust filter
instead.

• 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.

• Do not use with a torn filter or without
the filter installed except when

vacuuming liquids as described in this

manual. Dry debris ingested by the
impeller may damage the motor or be

exhausted into the air.

• Turn off Vac before unplugging.

• WARNING: The power cord on this
product contains lead, a chemical

known in the state of California to
cause birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. Wash hands after

handling.

• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.

• To reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental 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 Vac is not working
as it should, has missing parts, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, call customer

service.

• 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 Vac over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.

• Do not handle plug, switch, or the Vac
with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into ventilation
openings. Do not vacuum 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 reduce the risk of falls, use extra
care when cleaning on stairs.

• To reduce the risk of back injury or
falls, do not lift a Vac that is heavy with
liquid or debris. Partially empty by
scooping debris or draining liquid.

• To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to Vac, use only Craftsman

recommended accessories.

• When using as a 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 as a sprayer.

- Wear safety eyewear.

• To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear
safety eyewear. The operation of any util-
ity Vac or blower can result in foreign
objects being blown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage.

This Vac is double-insulated, eliminating
the need for a separate grounding sys-
tem. Use only identical replacement parts.

Read the instructions for Servicing
Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs.
Use only extension cords that are rated
for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor

condition or too small in wire size can
pose fire and shock hazards. To reduce

the risk of these hazards, be sure the
cord is in good condition and that liquid

does not contact the connection. Do not
use an extension cord with conductors
smaller than 16 gauge (AWG)in size.

To reduce power loss, use a 14 gauge
extension cord if 25 to 50 ft. long and

12 gauge for 50 ft. or longer.

_, CAUTION:

• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for

extended hours or in a noisy area.

• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.

• Static shocks are common when the

relative humidity of the air is low.
Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac
can deposit static charge on the hose

or Vac. To reduce the frequency of stat-

ic shocks in your home or when using
this Vac, add moisture to the air with a

humidifier.

Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Vac:

GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED.

._ DOUBLE INSULATED

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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.

electric shock - do not expose to

I WARNING: To reduce the risk of

rain - store indoors.

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Introduction

This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house-
hold use. It may be used for vacuuming of
wet or dry media and may be used as a

blower.

Table of Contents

Section Page

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

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

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

Assembly ........................ 5

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

Caster/Caster Foot Assembly ...... 6

Vac Assembly ................... 6

Insert Hose ..................... 7

Accessory Storage ............... 7

Operation ........................ 8

Vacuuming Dry Materials .......... 8

Vacuuming Liquids ............... 9

Emptying the Drum .............. 9

Blowing Feature ................ 10

Read this owner's manual to familiarize
yourself with the product features and to

understand the specific usage of your new
Wet/Dry Vac.

Section Page

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

Filter ......................... 11

Filter Cleaning ................. 11

Filter Removal and Replacement... 11

Cleaning a Dry Filter ............ 12

Cleaning a Wet Filter ............ 12

Cleaning and Disinfecting

the Wet/Dry Vac .............. 13

Casters ....................... 13

Storage ....................... 13

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

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 Mac Assembly .............. 1

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

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

D* Filter Nut .................. 1

E* Filter Plate ................ 1

F* Filter ..................... 1

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

H* Float ..................... 1

I Extension Wands ........... 2

J Caster Foot W/Storage ....... 4

K Caster .................... 4

L Owner's Manual ............ 1

* These items are preassembled to the Vac
power head.

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Assembly (continued)

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

swivel easily when positioning is
correct.

7. Turn the drum upright.

Vac Assembly

1. Line up front (label and switch side) of
power assembly with drain cap and
Vac 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.

Caster
Caster Stem

Caster Ball

Pin >

Caster

Foot

Dust
Drum

4. Upon releasing flexible latches, the
power assembly will attach to the

drum.

5. To remove the power assembly, lift up
on the flexible latches and remove from

drum.

Power

_/Assembly

Drain

Jura

Port

Assembly (continued)

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.

Press

Release and

it° i Pull

Accessory Storage

Your accessories may be stored in the
caster feet. The hose may be stored by
wrapping it around the unit and plugging
the open end into one of the storage

locations on the caster feet.

Accessory

Storage Location

Hose

Power

Y

Open End
Of Hose

1=7/8" Accessory
Storage Location

Push Button
End Of 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.

A_, 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.

Polarized Plug

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 "0" to position "1".
The symbols used on the switch actuator
are international "On & Off" symbols. "0"
is the symbol for "OFF" and "1"is the
symbol for "ON".

= OFF I= ON

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.

The optional Craftsman HEPA Rated
Material Filter, stock number 9-17912 will
do a better job stopping very fine
particles than the 9-17816 filter.

Operation (continued)

Vacuuming Liquids

filter cage and float, as they prevent
liquid from entering the impeller and

_ WARNING: Do not operate without

damaging the motor.

1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid the filter may be left in place.

2. When picking up large amounts of
liquid we recommend that the filter be

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

appear in the exhaust.

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
ceases and the motor noise will

become higher in pitch, due to
increased motor speed.

IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac do not run motor with

float in raised position.

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 the drum.

4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.

5. The 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.

,_k 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.

Operation (continued)

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.

_k WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1

(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.

,_, WARNING: To avoid injury to
bystanders, keep them clear of blowing

debris.

CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if

blowing creates dust which might be
inhaled.

_1_CAUTION: To reduce the risk of

hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using the Vac/blower for extend-

ed hours or when using it in a noisy
area.

1. Locate blowing port of your Vac.

2. Insert the locking end of the "Pos-I-
Lock ®''hose into the blowing port 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.

3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
opposite end of hose

4. Turn Vac on and you are ready to use
your Vac as a blower.

Craftsman recommended accessories are
available at Sears retail stores and
sears.com. The Sears 1-7/8" car nozzle,
Stock No. 17839 is recommended for

blowing debris.

Push/Pull Handle

Handle

Swivel End

Extension
Wand (Optional)

Of Hose

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