Craftsman 113177846 Owner’s Manual

owner's

manual

MODEL NO.

113.177846

Serial Number

Model and serial numbers may be

found on the handle. You should record both model and serial numbers in a safe

place for future use.

T ®

20 GALLON

AWARNING:

FOR YOUR

SAFETY,

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

SAVE THIS

MANUAL

FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE

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

Part No. SP6642 Printed in Mexico

WET/DRY VAC

• safety

• assembly

• operating

• maintenance

• repair parts

• Espafiol - pagina 19

Table of Contents

Section Page

Table of Contents .................. 2

Warranty ........................ 2

Important Safety Instructions ......... 3

Introduction ...................... 5

Unpacking and Checking

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

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

Tools Required .................. 5

Replacement Filter Assembly ........ 6

Drum/Wheel Assembly ............. 7

Wet/Dry Vac Assembly ............. 9

Cord Storage ................... 9

Insert Hose ..................... 9

Accessory and Hose Storage ....... 10

Operation ....................... 10

Vacuuming Dry Materials ......... 11

Section Page

Vacuuming Liquids .............. 11

Emptying the Drum ............. 11

Moving the Wet/Dry Vac .......... 11

Blowing Feature ................ 12

Maintenance .................... 13

Filter ......................... 13

Filter Cleaning ................. 13

Filter Removal ................. 13

Cleaning a Dry Filter ............ 13

Cleaning a Wet Filter ............ 13

Installation .................... 13

Cleaning and Disinfecting

the Wet/Dry Vac .............. 14

Casters ....................... 14

Storage ....................... 14

Repair Parts ..................... 16

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 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.

Craftsman One Year Full Warranty

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 j

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of common sense. staying alert, and knowing how your

wet/dry vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: Indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.

A WARNING: Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.

When using your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following:

WARNING -Toreduce

the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Read and understand this manual and

all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac before operating.

• Use only as described in this manual.

• Do not leave Vac running while

unattended.

• Sparks inside the motor can ignite

flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not

vacuum or use 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, aluminum 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 drywall dust or cold

fireplace soot or ash with standard filter. This is a very fine dust which may

be exhausted back into the air. Use a

fine dust filter instead.

• To reduce the risk of health hazards

from vapors or dust, 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 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 the

Operation section of this manual. Dry

debris ingested by the impeller may

damage the motor or be exhausted

back into the air.

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

known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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

before servicing.

• 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 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, 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 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.

• Toreducetheriskofbackinjuryor falls,donotliftaVacthatisheavywith liquidordebris.PartiallyemptytheVac byscoopingordrainingliquidtomake

itcomfortabletolift.

• Toreducetheriskofpersonalinjuryor damagetoVac,useonlyCraftsman

recommendedaccessories.

• Whenusingasablower:

- Directairdischargeonlyatwork

area.

- Donotdirectairatbystanders.

- Keepchildrenawaywhenblowing.

- Donotuseblowerforanyjobexcept

blowingdirtanddebris.

- Donotuseasasprayer.

- Wearsafetyeyewear.

• Toreducetheriskofeyeinjury,wear safetyeyewear.Theoperationofany utilityVacorblowercanresultin

foreignobjectsbeingblownintothe

eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye damage.

• Toreducetheriskofbeingstruckby,or pulleddownby,arollingVac,blockthe casterswhenusingonanyunevenor slopedsurface.

• ThisWet/DryVacisdouble-insulated, eliminatingtheneedforaseparate groundingsystem.Useonlyidentical replacementparts.Readthe instructionsforServicingDouble- InsulatedWet/DryVacsbefore servicing.

• Useonlyextensioncordsthatarerated

foroutdooruse.Extensioncordsin

poorconditionorthataretoosmallin wiresizecanposefireandshock

hazards.Toreducetheriskofthese hazardswhenusinganextensioncord,

besureitisingoodconditionandthat theconnectiondoesnotcomeinto

contactwithliquid.Tokeeppowerloss toaminimum,usethefollowingtable

tochoosetheminimumwiresize extensioncord.

Extension Cord Length Gauge A.W.G.

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

CAUTION:

• To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using for extended hours or using in a noisy area.

• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.

NOTE: Static shocks are common in dry areas or when the relative humidity of

the air is low. Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac can deposit static charge on the hose or on the Vac. The best remedy to reduce the frequency of static shocks in your home or when using this Vac is to

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.

A 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 rain -

I WARNING: To reduce the risk of I

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.

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

understand the specific usage of your new wet/dry vac.

Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents m

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

* These items may come preassembled. If they are not present in the carton, check the vac power head to see if they are preassembled.

Description ............. Qty.

Vac Assembly .............. 1

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

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

Wet Nozzle ................ 1

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

Crevice Tool ............... 1

Filter Nut .................. 1

Filter Plate ................ 1

Filter (red stripe) ............ 1

Filter Cage ................ 1

Float ..................... 1

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

Caster Foot For Storage ...... 2

8" Wheel .................. 2

Shaft ..................... 1

Q R

Foot Wheel, Right ........... 1

Foot Wheel, Left ............ 1

Metal Handle .............. 1

Accessory Storage Bag ...... 1

Diffuser ................... 1

Loose Parts Bag ............ 1

1. 2" Caster ............... 2

2. 1/2" Cap Nut ............ 2

3. Wheel Caps ............. 2

4. Screw .................. 4

5. Owners Manual .......... 1

Tools Required

Mallet Screwdriver

Phillips

Replacement Filter Assembly

Ak 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.

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 inthe 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 remember 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 assembling 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:

5. 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.

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

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

Filter Cage __

Tabs (3)__ Power

Float _ Head

Solid End _._ Assembly

Filter Nut

Lever Plate

Stripe

Tabs(3)

_ Filter )

Slots(3)

Drum/Wheel Assembly

If any parts are missing or damaged contact Customer Service.

Do not assemble until you have all the parts.

1. Insert rear wheel foot (left) and rear wheel foot (right) into the bottom of

drum as shown. Check to make sure axle holes align. Light taps with a mallet

or hammer may be needed to fully seat both wheel feet. Insert two front caster

feet.

Rear Wheel /F--_-_ Foot (Left) ---_J Rear

Drum AXLE Foot

Front

Caster

Foot

2. Install (4) #10 x 1-3/4" screws into matching holes on both wheel feet and

front caster feet, securing them to the

bottom of the drum. Tighten screws until

just snug. Do not over tighten as this

may tend to deform the feet.

#10x1=3/4"

Screw (4)

Wheel

HOLES(Right)

ALIGN

Front Caster Foot

Rear Wheel Foot

Drain

End

Wheel

Foot (Left)

Cap Nut

w/Wheel

NOTE: Smooth side of the

wheel to the outside.

4. Slide open end of axle through left rear wheel foot hole. Slide all the way through the hole in the right rear wheel foot. Light taps with a mallet may be required to fully insert axle.

5. Install second wheel onto axle with smooth portion of wheel facing outward.

6. Install the second cap nut. Tap gently until cap nut is firmly seated

7. Using a rubber mallet or hammer, gently tap the wheel cap onto the right wheel until the wheel cap is firmly seated onto the wheel. This is required on both left and right sides.

_' ' Caster

Wheel Foot

Foot

3. Installing Cap Nut a. Place cap nut on end of axle. b. Tap gently with hammer until fully

seated.

c. Place wheel on the axle with smooth

portion of wheel facing outward.

Wheel

Cap

Drum/Wheel Assembly (cont.)

8.Insertthecasterstemintothesocketof thecasterfootasshown.(Frontcaster

only).

9. 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.

Removing Handle

Press and hold release buttons as shown. While firmly pushing in release buttons,

pull handle upwards to remove (see illustration).

Installing Accessory Storage Bag

1. Install accessory storage bag as shown.

Cast e r Stem

aster Ball

Socket

Installing Handle

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.

,/F Storage Bag .Storage Bag

Release Buttons

Wet/Dry 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.

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

'- - ........... '" • ........ I

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

;e and

Pull

Flexible Latch _ /

Vacuum / _ ........

Port

Drain

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 lid handle and cord wrap, then snap the connector on the plug to a wrap of the cord. The cord is now wrapped for

storage.

Lid Handle

Dust

Drum

Drain

On-Off Switch

Vaccum

Release

Swivel End

Utility Nozzle

Accessory and Hose Storage

Your accessories may be stored in the accessory storage bag, or in the two

locations on the power head assembly.

Accessories

Location

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 or in the storage bag.

__ Hose

-- OR --

Accessories

Open End Of Hose

-- OR --

Wand

Storage Storage

Bag Bag

'y y

End Of Hose

Hose Storage

Operation

Ak 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, solvent type cleaners, oil-base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but are not limited to; coal, magnesium, aluminum, 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.

WARNING: Always wear safety

eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before

starting operation. Safety eyewear are available 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 'T'.The symbols used on the switch actuator are international "On & Off" symbols. "O" is the symbol for "OFF" and 'T' is the symbol for

"ON".

Button

I = "ON" O = "OFF"

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

fire or electric shock, do not run vac

unattended.

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 the very fine particles than the 9-17816 filter.

Vacuuming Liquids

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

A WARNING: To reduce the risk of

injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before 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 power assembly.

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

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

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.

Moving the Wet/Dry Vac

Should it become necessary to pick the vac up to move it, the handle on the sides

of the dust drum are used to lift. To maneuver the vac, the push/pull lid

handle or metal handle in the rear of the unit should be used.

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