Craftsman 113177765 Owner’s Manual

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FUTURE REFERENCE

owner's

manual

MODEL NO.

113.177765

Serial
Number

Model and serial
numbers may be

found on the handle.

You should record
both model and serial
numbers in a safe

)lace for future use.

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

J

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

Part No. SP6574 Printed in China

CRHFTSMR

4 GALLON

PORTABLE

WET/DRY VAC

• assembly

• operating

• repair parts

t" 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 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 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

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 information
is not followed someone will be seriously

injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety

information is not followed someone
could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information

is not followed someone might be injured.
When using your Portable Wet/Dry Vac,

follow basic safety precautions including
the following.

WARNING-To reduce the

risk of fire, electric 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 reduce the risk of personal
injury or damage to Wet/Dry Vac,

use only Sears Craftsman recommended
accessories.

Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable 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 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

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.

• Do not allow Wet/Dry Vac 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 filter installed except

when vacuuming liquids as described in
the operation section of this manual.

• Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry

Vac before unplugging.

• Do not run Wet/Dry Vac unattended.

• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, unplug power cord

before changing or cleaning filter.

• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.To
unplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.

• 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 pul! 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
ventilation openings blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair or anything that may

reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose c!othing, fingers, and

all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.

To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care
when cleaning on staks.

Use this Wet/Dry Vac as described in this
manual.

Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your
Wet/Dry Vac.

WARN{NG: To reduce the risk of
eJectric shock - do not expose to rain

- store indoors.

WARNmNG: For your own safety, read
and understand owner's manual.

Do not run unattended. Do not pick
up hot ashes, coals, toxic, fJammabJe

or other hazardous materiaJs. Do not
use around explosive Jiquids or

vapors.

CAUTION:

• Do not vacuum drywall dust or cold
fireplace soot or ash with standard
wet/dry filter. This is a very fine dust
which will not be captured by the filter
and may cause damage. Refer to
Operation Section for proper filter

selection.

SAVE THESE J

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 commencing
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.

WEAR YOUR

NSTRUCTJONS

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.

0-50 Ft. 14
50-100 Ft. 12

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,

rounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce

the risk of electric shock. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an

equipment-grounding conductor and
grounding plug. The plug must be inserted

into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with

all Ioca! codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of

the equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt as
to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

3=Prong Plug

Grounding I U n _,
Prong

Properly
Grounded Outlet

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120
volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that

looks like the plug shown. A temporary
adaptor that looks like the adaptor shown

may be used to connect this plug to a
2-pole receptacle, as shown. If a properly

grounded outlet is not available, the
temporary adaptor should be used only

until a properly grounded outlet can be
installed by a qualified electrician. The
green colored rigid ear, lug or the like

extending from the adaptor must be
connected to a permanent ground such as

a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be
held in place by a metal screw.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary
adaptor is not permitted by the Canadian

Electrical Code.

2=Prong Outlet ,_

Green f===
Grounding Lug [_

" Adapter

Make sure

this is a

. metal

screw

connected
to a known

ground

introduction

This vac is intended for household use
only. It may be used for light vacuuming of

wet or dry media. The light weight design
allows usage for most small household
vacuuming chores. Familiarize yourself
with the following product features and
read the entire owner's manual for specific
usage of your new wet/dry vac.

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 remedy is

to add moisture to the air with a console
humidifier.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please Read Carefully

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 Lists

Key Description Qty.

A Wet/Dry Vac ............... 1

B Accessory Tote ............. 1

C* Float ..................... 1

D* Filter Cage ................ 1

E* Filter (Purple Stripe) ......... 1

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

G* Filter Nut .................. 1

H Hose ..................... 1

J Car Nozzle ................ 1

K Utility Nozzle ............... 1

L Clevice Tool ............... 1

M Extension Wands ........... 2

N* Casters ................... 2

O* Wheels ................... 2

P Owners Manual ............. 1

*Parts may already be assembled.
Sears retail replacement filters are sold by

stock no, 9-16949,

Wheel/Caster 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.

Locate the two large wheels and the two
dual wheel casters in the carton. The

casters are designed to fit in the front of
your 4=gallon drum and the larger wheels

fit the rear of the drum.

1.Place the drum upside down on a flat
surface as illustrated.

2. Insert the dual wheel casters into the
bottom of the drum as shown (two

places).

Float/Cage Assembly

NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed,
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. To replace, follow the
assembly instructions below:

1. Grasp latches on both the right and left
side of the power head. Slowly pull
latches away from drum and lift the
power head off the drum. Flip the power
head and place it in the drum.

2. Locate the float. Place the float over the
opening in the center of the lid.

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 with the slots in
the center ring of the lid.

4. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into the slots for a secure fit. (One
tab at a time).

3. Push the caster until the flange on the
caster stem is inserted all the way into

the socket. You will be able to hear the
flange snap into the socket. The caster

will swivel easily when positioning is
correct.

4. Position the dove tail portion of one of
the large wheels into the drum as
illustrated. Tap the wheel support into
the drum with a soft mallet. Repeat for
the second large wheel.

Casters (2)

"-Wheels (2)

_Power Head

- Filter Cage

Lid\ ('_-_-- Filter Tab (3)

\ ',--J "_ Float

___- Fi,ter Tab

\___ .... Power

Head

Filter Assembly

1, Carefully slide the filter over the filter

cage, sliding it over the center ring
covering the 3 slots until the filter stops
against the lid.

2, Place the hole in the filter plate over the

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 the filter nut onto the threaded

screw and tighten it down, Finger
tighten only.

NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away
from plate as shown,

mMPORTANT: Do not over tighten as this
may deform or crack the filter cage or filter
plate.

5, To assemble the power head to the

drum, position power head over drum,
with laches lined up with recess in drum.
(The power head will only fit on the
drum one way).

6, Rotate both latches down and press

until you hear them snap over the
flanges on the drum,

7, Your Portable Wet/Dry Vac is now ready

to use. Read the instructions on the
following pages to operate your

Portable Vac safely.

NOTE: Your filter has a purple stripe that
matches an in-store displayer. When you
visit your local Sears store, just remember
the color of your stripe for the correct size

filter,

ilter Nut

- Filter Plate

Fitter

Latch (2) lge

Head

Drum

Getting to Know Your Portable Wet/Dry Vac

Familiarize yourself with the controls and Handle.
features of your Portable Wet/Dry Vac

before operating. Switch

* Flip switch to the rear to turn "ON".
* Flip switch forward to turn "OFF".

On/Off -.

Vacuum -BJowing
Port Port

Power Head

/ Power Cord

Tote

/

-y

Latch

Cord Storage

1.Your Portable Wet/Dry Vac has a
convenient area to store your power
cord while not in use.

2. Coil the power cord around handle of
the Portable Wet/Dry Vac.

CAUTION: A partially unwrapped
cord may fail in coiJs near your feet.

To avoid this tripping hazard, always

fully unwrap the cord before

plugging it in.

Recessed Hose
Storage Area \

Hose Storage

A convenient location for the hose storage
is to snap the hose into the side recessed
hose storage areas.

Accessory Storage

Your Portable Wet/Dry Vac accessories
can be stored in the accessory tote. The

accessory tote can be stored on the back __. _.¢_
of the vac drum or temporary on the wal!.

To store the accessory tote on the wail,
use two (2) number #10 x 1ol/2" wood
screws (not supplied). Make sure the
screws are spaced 16" apart to
correspond with the standard wall stud
spacing.

When mounting the accessory tote make _ j -
sure to leave 26" inches of clearance

above screws so that the extension wands
can also be stored.

Power Cord

/

Accessory

Storage
Tote

/

8

Operation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with
flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or
vapors include but are not limited to: lighter fluid, somvent 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
expmosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this

vac as a sprayer for any flammable or combustible liquid. To reduce the risk
of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

CAUTtON: 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.

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 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3)

before commencing operation.
Safety goggles are avaHabme at Sears

retait stores.

Your Craftsman four-gallon Portable
Wet/Dry Vac is assembled at the factory
and ready for use when you remove it
from the carton, The unit is ready for dry

vacuuming or blowing. After you plug the
power cord into the wal! receptacle, turn

the unit 'ON" by pushing the switch from
position "O" to position "F'. The symbols

used on the switch are international
symbols. The "O" is the 'OFF" position
and the "J" is the "ON" position,

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1.The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible damage to vac. It is very
important to assemble the filter to the

cage without allowing any possible

leaks or tears. Any leaks will allow
the picked up media to be blown out
of the blower port and back into the
surrounding environment.

2. When using your vac to pick up very fine
dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the dust drum and clean or
replace 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.In
case the filter gets wet, replace it before
continuing to do dry pickups.

O= OFF J = ON