Craftsman 113177780 Owner’s Manual
owner's
manual
MODEL NO.
113.177780
Serial
Number
Model and serial
numbers may be
found on the back of
the unit. You should
record both model and
serial numbers in a
safe place for future
use.
CRRFT MRII °
PROFESSIONAL
_WARNING:
FOR YOUR
SAFETY,
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
SAVETHIS
MANUAL
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No.SP6746 Printedin Mexico
16 GALLON STAINLESS
WET/DRY VAC
• safety
• assembly
• operation
• maintenance
• repair parts
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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
MPORTANT 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
A 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.
_i, 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 ifyou notice these
signs.
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• 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.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, unplug power cord
before changing or cleaning filter.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
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unplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
• Donotusewithdamagedcord,plugor
otherparts.IfyourVacisnotworking
asitshould,hasmissingparts,has
beendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,
ordroppedintowater,callcustomer
service.
• Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecord
ashandle,closeadooroncord,orpull
cordaroundsharpedgesorcorners.
DonotrunVacovercord.Keepcord
awayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donothandleplug,switch,ortheVac
withwethands.
• Useonlyextensioncordsthatarerated
foroutdooruse.Extensioncordsin
poorconditionortoosmallinwiresize
canposefireandshockhazards.
Toreducetheriskofthesehazards,
besurethecordisingoodcondition
andthatliquiddoesnotcontactthe
connection.Donotuseanextension
cordwithconductorssmallerthan
16gauge(AWG)insize.Toreduce
powerloss,usea14gaugeextension
cordif25to50ft.longand12gauge
for50ft.orlonger.
• ThisVacisdouble-insulated,
eliminatingtheneedforaseparate
groundingsystem.Useonlyidentical
replacementparts.Readthe
instructionsforServicingDouble-
InsulatedWet/DryVacs.
• Donotputanyobjectintoventilation
openings.Donotvacuumwithany
ventilationopeningsblocked;keepfree
ofdust,lint,hairoranythingthatmay
reduceairflow.
• Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,and
allpartsofbodyawayfromopenings
andmovingparts.
• Toreducetheriskoffalls,useextra
carewhencleaningonstairs.
• Toreducetheriskofbackinjuryor
falls,donotliftaVacthatisheavywith
liquidordebris.PartiallyemptytheVac
byscoopingdebrisordrainingliquidto
makeitcomfortabletolift.
• Toreducetheriskofpersonalinjuryor
damagetoVac,useonlyCraftsman
recommendedaccessories.
• Whenusingasablower:
Directairdischargeonlyatworkarea.
Donotdirectairatbystanders.
Keepchildrenawaywhenblowing.
Donotuseblowerforanyjobexcept
blowingdirtanddebris.
Donotuseasasprayer.
Wearsafetyeyewear.
Toreducetheriskofeyeinjury,wear
safetyeyewear.Theoperationofany
utilityVacorblowercanresultin
foreignobjectsbeingblownintothe
eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye
damage.
Toreducetheriskofbeingstruckby,or
pulleddownby,arollingVac,lockthe
wheelswhenusingonanyunevenor
slopedsurface.
_k CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended time 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
static 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
_, WARNING: To reduce the risk of I
rain - store indoors,
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Introduction
This Professional Wet/Dry Vac is intended
for household use. It may be used for
vacuuming wet or dry media and may be
used as a blower.
Table of Contents
Section Page
Warranty ........................ 2
Important Safety Instructions ......... 2
Introduction ...................... 4
Table of Contents .................. 4
Assembly ........................ 4
Carton Contents ................. 5
Drum/Caddy Assembly ............ 6
Vac Assembly ................... 7
Installing Handle ................. 8
Removing Handle ................ 8
Installing Accessory Storage Bag ... 8
Insert Hose ..................... 9
Accessory Storage ............... 9
Operation ....................... 10
Polarized Plug ................. 10
Vacuuming Dry Materials ......... 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
Vacuuming Liquids .............. 11
Emptying the Drum ............. 11
Blowing Feature ................ 12
Maintenance .................... 13
Filter ......................... 13
Filter Cleaning ................. 13
Filter Removal and Replacement... 13
Cleaning a Dry Filter ............ 14
Cleaning a Wet Filter ............ 14
Cleaning & Disinfecting
the Wet/Dry Vac .............. 14
Casters & Wheels ............... 14
Frame & Handles ............... 14
Storage ....................... 14
Repair Parts ..................... 16
Assembly
Tools Required
Long Phillips Screwdriver
Hammer Mallet
Assembly (continued)
Refer to the assembly sketch for
positioning of parts.
Remove 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 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly ................. 1
B Pos-I-Lock® Premium Hose ........ 1
C Utility Nozzle ................................ 1
D Wet Nozzle ................................... 1
E Crevice Nozzle ............................. 1
F Car Nozzle ................................... 1
G Extension Wands ......................... 2
H Owner's Manual ........................... 1
Key Description Qty
Carton containing the following parts:
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Accessory Storage Bag ............... 1
K
8" Wheel ....................................... 2
L
Metal Handle ................................ 1
M
Shaft ............................................. 1
N
Caddy, Right ................................. 1
O
Caddy, Left ................................... 1
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Key Description Qty
Bag of Loose Parts -
Containing the following:
P 2" Caster ...................................... 2
Q 1/2" Cap Nut ................................. 2
R Wheel Caps ................................. 2
S Screw, Type AB #10 x 3/4 ............ 8
P
Assembly (continued)
Drum/Caddy Assembly
If any parts are missing or damaged
contact Sears Service Center. Do not
assemble until you have all the parts.
1. Invert drum to install caddies. Install
cap nut on one side of shaft rod. Tap
gently with rubber mallet or hammer
until fully seated. Slide open end of
shaft through the wheel (smooth side
of wheel facing outward).
2. Place wheel/shaft assembly through
caddy left and on through the caddy
right, as shown.
3. Then place the remaining wheel onto
the caddy assembly (smooth side of
wheel facing outward), and install
second cap nut.
4. Place the caddy assembly onto the
drum rim. Align inside edges of both
left and right caddies with the raised
outer ribs, located on back of the drum.
Be sure that wheels spin freely, and do
not contact the caddies. If the wheels
do touch the caddies, move caddies
inward slightly.
5. Once the caddies are aligned with the
raised ribs on back of the drum, gently
tap on rear of each caddy until firmly
seated. It is recommended to tap the
center portion of each rear caddy. After
rear portions of caddies are firmly in
place, proceed to tap into place the
front portion of each caddy until fully
seated. It is recommended to tap the
center portion of the front caddies as
shown.
6. Using a rubber mallet or hammer,
gently tap the wheel caps onto each
wheel until the wheel caps are firmly
seated onto each wheel. This is
required on both left and right sides.
NOTE: Smooth side of
the wheem to the outside.
Cap Nut sWheel
CADDYASSEMBLY
Raised Rib
on Back of Drum
@Cap Nut
Y
/
TAP
Wheel Cap
IVlallet
Assembly (continued)
7. Insert the caster stem into the socket of
the caster foot as shown. (Front casters
only).
Caster Stem
Caster Ball
Socket _:_
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8. 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.
9. Rotate drum/caddy assembly upright,
using a long phillips screwdriver, install
(8) #10 x 3/4" screws into matching
holes on both right and left side of
caddy. Tighten screws until just snug.
Do not over tighten as this may tend to
deform the caddies.
#10 x 3/4"
Screw (8)
Vac Assembly
1. Position the powerhead assembly on
the drum/caddy assembly as shown
(assembled earlier).
2. Rotate both latches down and press
until you hear them snap over the
flanges on the drum.
Drum Drum
Latch Latch
Latch.
Drum
Assembly (continued)
Installing Handle
Your metal handle comes packaged in
the carton in the reverse direction. You
must pull the metal handle completely out
of Vac and reinstall the handle in the
correct direction, bent area facing away
from the back of the Vac, before
continuing.
Press and hold release buttons while
installing handle into handle receptacles
in drum (See illustration).
NOTE: An audible snap of release
buttons indicates successful engagement
of handle.
To store Wet/Dry Vac, press and hold
release buttons while firmly sliding handle
down.
Metal Handle in
Reversed Position
Removing Handle
Press and hold release buttons, as
shown. While firmly pushing in release
buttons, pull handle upwards to remove
(see illustration below).
Correct
Position
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i' ',',_/Position
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q Storage
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........... I"
Position
Installing Accessory Storage
Bag
Install accessory storage bag as shown
with extension wand holders facing unit.
Accessory Storage
Bag Snaps Bag
Straps (4)
Handle
Wand
Storage
Locations
Assembly (continued)
Insert Hose
Insert the push button end of the
Pos-I-Lock® premium 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
and
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Accessory Storage
Your accessories may be stored in the
removable accessory bag. The hose may be
stored by wrapping it around the unit and
placing each end into the two areas marked
Hose Storage. The extension wands may
be stored in the holder sleeves on front of
the accessory bag by inserting the male
end of the wands as shown.
Accessory Storage
Corn )artment
Wand
Wand
Storage
Storage
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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.
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
Vac 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:
= 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. Your Wet/Dry Vac comes with the
17907 Filter installed. 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.
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Operation (continued)
Vacuuming Liquids
WARNING: Do not operate without
filter cage and float, as they prevent
liquid from entering the impeller and
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. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float
mechanism 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.
4. 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.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac do not run motor with
float in raised position.
Emptying the Drum
1. 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.
2. Another option is to remove the
powerhead assembly.
3. Lay powerhead assembly aside on a
clean area while emptying drum.
4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
,_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.
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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.
_, WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
using as a blower.
,A. WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them clear
of blowing debris.
_, CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if
blowing creates dust which might be
inhaled.
hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using the Vac/Blower for
,A. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
extended time or in a noisy area.
1. Locate blowing port of your Vac.
2. Insert the locking end of the Pos-I-
Lock® premium 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, then place the
car nozzle on the wand.
4. Turn Vac on and you are ready to use
your Vac as a blower.
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BOWng
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Extension _ -_--j/= t.
Car Nozzle (Optional)
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