Craftsman 113.179255 User Manual
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FUTURE REFERENCE
owner’s
manual
MODEL NO.
113.179255
Serial
Number.
Model and serial num
bers may be found on
the handle.
You should record
both model and serial
numbers in a safe
place for future use.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL G0179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP6537
5 Gallon
Clean ’N Carry
Wet/Dry Vac
• safety
• assembly
• operating
• repair parts
Printed in U.S.A.
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 applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
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 informa
tion is not followed someone will be seri
ously injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety informa
tion 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 - To reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury;
Read and understand this owner's manu
al and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac
before operating. Use only as described
in this manual. To reduce the risk ot per
sonal 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 reduce the risk
of fire or explosion:
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry
Vac, near flammable or combustible liq
uids, 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 use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.
Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, match
es, 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.
Do not run Wet/Dry Vac unattended.
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 tom
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 mount over 5’ from the ground.
Do not attach screws to dry wall only.
Make sure screws are attached to
studs on 16” centers.
Do not sit or hang on storage rack.
Do not exceed maximum weight limit of
40 pounds.
To reduce the risk of injury from acci
dental 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 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 puli or carry by cord, use cord
as handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not mn 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 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.
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-Insulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your
Wet/Dry Vac,
DOUBLE INSULATED —
GROUND NOT REQUIRED.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTIC/\L REPLACEMENT PARTS.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not run vac
unattended.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to rain
store indoors.
^WARNING
• For your own safety, read and
understand owner’^ manual.
• Do not run unattended.
• Do not pick up hot ashes, coals,
toxic, flammable or other haz
ardous materials.
• Do not use around explosive liq
uids 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 ZB7.1 (or in Canada
CSA Z94.3) before commencing opera
tion, Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They are not
safety glasses. Safety Goggles are avail
able at Sears retail stores. Glasses or
goggles not in compliance with ANSI or
CSA could seriously hurt you when they
break.
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
0-50 Ft.
50-100 Ft.
Gauge A.W.G.
14
12
Introduction
This Clean 'N Carry Vac is intended for
household use oniy.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please Read Carefully
static Shocks Are Common - In dry
areas or when the relative humidity of the
air is low. To reduce the frequency of stat
ic shocks in your home the best remedy
is to add moisture to the air with a con
sole humidifier.
Owner's Manual Contents
Item Page
Warranty Information..............................2
Safety Instructions
Introduction ............................................4
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents.................................4
Replacement Filter Assembly
Storage Rack Assembly & Mounting .. .6
Clean 'N Carry Vac Assembly 8
Hanging Vac on Storage Rack ..............9
Accessories...........................................10
Operation
Maintenance
Repair Parts
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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 List
Key Description Qty.
A Vac Motor Assembly
Vac Canister
B
Accessory Storage Bin
C
Storage Upper Rack
D
Storage Lower Rack
E
14’ Pos-I-Lock Hose Assembly ... .1
F
7 Pos-I-Lock Hose Assembly
G
Utility Nozzle
H
Dusting Brush.................................1
J
Car Nozzle
K
Crevice Tool
L
Extension Wands
M
Filter Nut..........................................1
N*
O* Filter Plate ......................................1
P* Filter (Red Stripe)
Filter Cage
Q‘
Float.................................................1
R*
#10 X 1-3/4 Wood Screws
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* These items may come preassembled.
If they are not present In the carton check
the vac power head to see if they are
preassembled.
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Replacement Filter Assembly
WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power source
outlet until all assembly steps are com
plete and you have read and under
stood the safety and operation instruc
tions, 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 cov
ering the 3 slots until the filter stops
against the lid.
2. Place the hole in the 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 oniy.
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 remem
ber the color of your stripe for the correct
size fitter.
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.
Filter Cage Assembly
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;
1. 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.
2. Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the
center ring of the lid.
3. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into slots for a secure fit.
Filter Nut
Lever
Filter Nut
Filter Plate
Filter
Red Stripe
Threaded Stud
Filter Cage
Slots (3)
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