Craftsman 113177810 Owner’s Manual
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owner's
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MODEL NO.
113.177810
Serial
Number
Model and serial
numbers may be found
on the back of the motor
cover. You should
record both model and
serial numbers in a safe
)lace for future use.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
CRRFTSMRN
6 GALLON
WET/DRY VAC
• assembly
• operating
• repair parts
Sears, Roebuck end C.O.=Hf_ilHan Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
Pa_ No. SP6022
r 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 worWnanship, Sears will repair it, free of
charge.
If this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vac is used for commercial or rental pur-
poses, 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 applied only while this product is used in the United
States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, end you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
• Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means ifthe safety information
is not followed someone will be seriously
injured' or killed.
WARNING: means ifthe safety informa-
tlon 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 Wet/Dry Vac, follow
basic safety precautions including the fol-
lowing.
WARNING -Toroduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury: • "
Read and understand this owner's man-
ual 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 flam-
mable vapors or dust. To avoid fire or
explosion:
° Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry
Vac, near flammable ol"combustible
liquids, gases, or explosive dusts,
such as gasoline or other fuels, lighter
fluid, cleaners, oil- based paints, natu-
ral gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magne-
sium dust, grain dust, or gun powder.
• Do not usa 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.
Do not _tacuum fireplace soot or ash. This
is a very fine dust which will not be cap-
tured by the filter and may cause damage.
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 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 sewicing. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac
before unplugging.
2
To avoid injury from accidental starting,
unplug pow.er 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 out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to a
Sears Service Center.
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 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 venti-
lation 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 clean-
ing 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-lnsulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Wet/
Dry Vac.
[_ DOUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
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 mate-
riale. 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 (shown on
package) before commencing operation.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears
retail stores.
To avoid hearing damage, wear ear pro-
tectors when using the vac for extended
hours or when, using it in a noisy area.
For dust 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 Gauge
Cord Length (A.W.G.)
0-5O Ft. 14
50-100 Ft. 12
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_wnerr's _/Manual Contents
ttet-n Page
W_n_nty Inf_orrn_ation ............................. 2
-Sa_--_d" Instru_cticons ................................. 2
In_-or_uction ................................................ 4
Ur_e.c:king _nd 'Checking
_---'arton_omtents ............................. 4
As_=-_rmbly .................................................. 4
Op_-r_tio n ..................................................7
M_rr_anancee ............................................9
Reo_Lir Part_ .......................................... 10
ac kin Chec;kimg Car om Contents
te entirire mo,'T,ter't_ o0f ca_rtcm.. __hec,_
em aggain_-_ _the .C_r[on. Counts
_rr,e_u_nitsm_y fn:_ucde _cc_s_ories
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re danmaoe.:z_ or .rnlsssir_g.
Carrtor_ C;ontemts_ L_.s_
Descrript_io_. ............................. Qty./.
Vac A_ss_rntoly .................................. "1
Hose _'As_rmbl_ ............................... "1
Casteer Fore, wt_tccragee ................ .4
C_LSteer..............................................._4
Hose LLo_K ........................................1
Owneers _amu_] .................................-1
Filter_"Nut:............................................I
Fi_er,r-_l_t_e............................................:I
Fi_,er: _R_:I ,-_tr_F_) ............................. :1
Fii_er cCa._e ............................................ 1
F_T .....................................................
I_J_ity / N._---.F--e......................................
Ext_nssi_m _Na_ds ............................. .2
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