Craftsman 113177895 Owner’s Manual
owner's
manual
MODEL NO.
113.177895
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 °
1 1 GALLON
_WARNING:
FOR YOUR
SAFETY,
WET/DRY VAC
• safety
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
SAVETHIS
MANUAL
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No.SP6749 Printedin Mexico
• assembly
• operation
• maintenance
• repair parts
• Espahol - pagina 19
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
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.
_, 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.
• Do not leave Vac while 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, 2 •
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
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
ashandle,closeadooroncord,orpull
cordaroundsharpedgesorcorners.
DonotrunVacovercord.Keepcord
awayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donothandleplug,switch,ortheVac
withwethands.
• Useonlyextensioncordsthatarerated
foroutdooruse.Extensioncordsin
poorconditionortoosmallinwiresize
canposefireandshockhazards.
Toreducetheriskofthesehazards,be
surethecordisingoodconditionand
thatliquiddoesnotcontactthe
connection.Donotuseanextension
cordwithconductorssmallerthan16
gauge(AWG)insize.Toreducepower
loss,usea 14gaugeextensioncordif
25to50ft.longand12gaugefor50ft.
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.
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 your Vac:
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED.
'] OUBLE 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.
_k WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to rain -
store indoors.
Ak WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or other damage, do not use
onboard storage compartments to
store oily rags or containers with
flammable, explosive, corrosive or toxic
materials.
_k WARNING: 50 LB. weight limit.
Do not stand or sit on Vac. Improper
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use may cause injury.
A WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, always install float
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before any wet pick-up operation.
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T° reduce the risk °f sn_vcEby_'_ [ S MANUAL
Introduction
This 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
Important Safety Instructions ......... 2
Introduction ...................... 4
Unpacking and Checking
Tools Required .................. 5
Carton Contents ................. 5
Installing/Storing/Removing the
Metal Handle .................. 6
Installing Handle ................. 6
Lowering Handle for Storage ....... 6
Removing Handle ................ 6
Vac Assembly ................... 7
Insert Hose ..................... 7
Wheel/Caster Assembly ........... 8
Hose Storage ................... 9
Operation ....................... 10
Polarized Plug ................. 10
Accessory Usage .............. 10
Vacuuming Dry Materials ......... 11
Read this owner's manual to familiarize
yourself with the product features and to
understand the specific usage of your
new Vac.
Section Page
Vacuuming Liquids .............. 11
Emptying the Drum ............. 11
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac .......... 12
Blowing Feature ................ 12
Maintenance .................... 13
Filter ......................... 13
Filter Cleaning ................. 13
Filter Removal and Replacement... 13
Removal & Installation .......... 13
Cleaning a Dry Filter ............ 14
Cleaning a Wet Filter ............ 14
Cleaning & Disinfecting
the Wet/Dry Vac .............. 14
Casters & Wheels ............... 14
Frame & Handles ............... 14
Accessory Storage .............. 15
Cord Wrap .................... 15
Repair Parts ..................... 16
Assembly
Tools Required
9/16" Socket & Ratchet
Refer to the assembly sketch for
positioning of parts.
9/16" Wrench Mallet
Carton Contents List
Key Description Qty
A Wet/Dry Vac Assembly ................. 1
B Hose Assembly ............................ 1
C Utility Nozzle ................................ 1
D Wet Nozzle ................................... 1
E Crevice Nozzle ............................. 1
F Claw Nozzle ................................. 1
G Dusting Brush .............................. 1
H Extension Handle ......................... 2
I 8"Wheel ....................................... 2
J Metal Handle ................................ 1
K Owner's Manual ........................... 1
Bag of Loose Parts "A":
L 3" Caster ...................................... 2
M Wheel Hub Adapter ..................... 2
N Wheel Caps ................................. 2
Bag of Loose Parts "B":
0
3/8" x 4" Bolt ................................. 2
P
3/8" x 1-1/2" Spacer ..................... 2
Jam Nut........................................ 2
Q
R
Lock Washer ................................ 2
S
Flat Washer .................................. 6
T
Locknut ......................................... 2
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.
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Assembly (continued)
Installing/Storing/Removing the
Metal Handle
Your metal handle comes packaged in
the dust drum. You must remove the
metal handle from the dust drum and
install the handle in the correct direction,
bent area facing away from the back of
the Vac before continuing. (Also remove
the 8" wheel and set aside for
installation).
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.
Latch (2)
Pull Down and
Slide Dust Drum
Out of Wet/Dry
Vac Unit
Press and
Hold Release
Buttons
Lowering Handle for Storage
To store Wet/Dry Vac, press and hold
release buttons while firmly sliding handle
down.
Removing Handle
Press and hold release buttons, as
shown. While firmly pushing in release
buttons, pull handle upwards to remove.
Button (2)
_ Handle
Handle
Downward
Assembly (continued)
Vac Assembly
1. Slide the dust drum into the front of the
wet/dry Vac unit when filter assembly is
complete. Position the dust drum
wheels into the drum area slots and
glide into place.
NOTE: When reinstalling the dust drum
and filter support assembly, ensure that
the front of the dust drum is flush with the
lid and motor cover assembly. The dust
drum should fit snugly into place. There
are two pins in the Wet/Dry Vac unit that
must fit into the slots in the drum. This
ensures proper alignment. The dust drum
must be installed properly to ensure the
Wet/Dry Vac functions correctly.
2. Pull the two latches on the front of the
dust drum up and over the latch
holders and press down firmly until
they snap in place. If the pins from the
lid and motor cover assembly are not
aligned, the latches will not lock.
Ak WARNING: To avoid ingesting
debris or water in the impeller and
damaging Vac, never operate without
filter support assembly in place.
Insert Hose
Insert the push button end of the hose
assembly 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.
Assembly (continued)
Wheel/Caster Assembly
If any parts are missing or damaged,
contact your Sears store or Sears
Service Center. Do not attempt to
assemble unit until you have all the parts.
1,
Pull the dust drum clear of the
Wet/Dry Vac. Locate the two 8"
diameter wheels and the two bag
assemblies.
2,
Prop a 2 x 4 wood block
approximately 12" long, under the
rear of the Vac.
3. Place one flat washer onto the 3/8"
bolt and install into the hole in rear
panel. Push the bolt all the way
through wheel hub.
4. Place one flat washer and one lock
washer onto the bolt.
5,
Screw on one jam nut and tighten
with a 9/16" wrench. You will need to
hold the head of the bolt with the
9/16" socket to securely tighten the
jam nut.
6,
Insert the wheel hub adapter onto the
8" wheel. Make sure that the slots on
the wheel adapter fit snugly into the
ribs of the wheel. Place adapter and
wheel onto bolt.
7,
Insert one spacer on the bolt and
push through the wheel opening.
8,
Install one flat washer and one
Iocknut. Tighten Iocknut securely.
9,
Using a rubber mallet, gently tap the
wheel caps onto each wheel. This is
required on both the left and right
sides.
2 x 4 Wood Block
y 3/8"Bolt / /
/ Flat
3/8" Bolt
Lock Washer
Washer
Whee,.ob
Adapter _ .....__
" ...........
of Vac
Jam Nut
8" Wheel
10. Lock the rear wheels by stepping
down on the wheel locks to secure
unit. Tilt Vac back to expose the front
wheel area.
Lock
Flat
Locknut
Wheel Cap
Assembly (continued)
11. Push the caster on until the ball on
the caster stem is inserted all the way
onto the socket. You will hear the ball
snap into the socket and the caster
will swivel easily when positioned
correctly.
Socket
Caster
Caster Stern
Caster
Hose Storage
The hose may be stored by placing in the
top removable tray.You may also open the
hinged top to access the hose storage.
Hose Storage Tray
Hinged Top Access
to Hose Storage
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:
0 = OFF I = ON
Accessory Usage
Familiarize yourself with the accessories
included with the Vac. Each accessory may
be used in various ways for vacuuming and
blowing debris. Here is a list of the
accessories and their uses.
Utility Nozzle - General purpose nozzle for
most vacuuming applications.
Wet Nozzle - Used for wet pickup on
smooth surfaces to pick up liquid and dry
the surface in one stroke.
Claw Nozzle - Used for wet or dry
pickup.
Busting Brush - Dry pickup of dust and
dirt debris.
Extension Handles - These handles can
be connected together and provides
additional length for more reach.
Hose - Provides transfer of vacuum or
blowing capability to the worksite.
Provides the means of attaching
extension handles and nozzles.
Crevice Tool - Use to pick up debris in
hard to reach locations.
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Operation (continued)
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 Fine Dust 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.
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. 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,
allow the filter to dry to reduce the risk of
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 drum
from the Vac.
3. Pull the drum out from the Vac by
pulling down and sliding the drum on
the axle support under the drum.
4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
5. Replace the drum by reinserting into
the cavity and push until it snaps into
place.
,_ 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.
Pull Down and
Slide Dust Drum
Axle
Support
Vac Unit
.y
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