Craftsman 113179492 Owner’s Manual
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MODEL NO.
113.179492
16-GALLON
DOUBLE iNSULATED
WET/DRY VAC
Serial
Number .....................................
Model and serial number
i may be found on the
handle.
You should record both
model and serial number in
a safe place for future use.
FORYOU
SAFETY:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
/I:R
® assembly
® operating
® repair parts
Sold by SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 50684 U.S.A.
Part No, SP5553 Printed in U,S,A,
WET/DRY VACS
Vac fails due to a defect in
p, it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERV-
iCE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
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., Dept. 698F/31A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Wet/Dry Vac. follow basic safety orecautions
including the following.
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tric shock, or injury:
Read and understand this owneCs manual 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 flammable vapors or dust.
Toavoid fire or explosion:
- Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac near, flammable or
combustible liquids, gases, or explosive dusts like gasoline
or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natu-
ral gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust,
or gun powder.
• Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer for any flammable or
combustible liquid.
De net vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Toavoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum use the table below to choose the minimum wire size exten-
tbXic materials. ...... Exte5sion Cord Length Wire Size
Do not U_ _r st0re nea_ hazardous materials.
Toavoid electiic shock, do not expose to rain. Store indoors, o 0-50 feet No. 14
Do 6ot ailo_t0 _,sed aS atoyl Close attention is necessary Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor
whe_ used bY0r _ear chi!dren' housing of your Wet/Dry Vac.
Do not Use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the fil-
ter installed except for vacuuming liquids as described in the
operations section of this manual.
Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged in. Unplug from out-
let when not in use and before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac
before unplugging.
To avoid 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
Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts,
has been dropped, damaged, eft outdoors, or dropped into
water return it to a Sears Service Center.
Do not pull or carry oy 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 sur-
faces.
Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands.
Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacu-
um 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 pads.
To avoid 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
WeVDry Vacs before servicing.
Extension cords in poor condition or that are too small 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 toss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum,
sion cord,
= 50-100 feet No. ! 2
-_ DOUBLE INSULATED. GROUNDING NOT
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 materials. Do not
use around explosive liquids or vapors.
REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTI-
CAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
SAVE THESE
The operation of any utility vac 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 or catalog stores.
To avoid hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the
vac for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area,
iNSTRUCTiONS
WEAR YOUR
2
mNTRODUCTION
This Web'Dry Vac is intended household use,
iMPORTANT NOTE
Please Read Carefully
Static Shocks Are Common--In dry areas or when the rela-
tive humidityof the air is low. To reduce the frequency of static
shocks in your home the best remedy is to add moisture to
the air with a console humidifier,
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents
Remove entire contents of carton. Chec',_ 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 Assembly ............................................................... 1
B Hose Assembly ............................................................. 1
C Utility Nozzle ................................................................. !
D Caster Foot .................................................................. 4
E Caster ........................................................................... 4
F Owners Manual ............................................................ 1
G Filter Cage .................................................................... 1
H Filter .............................................................................. 1
I Float .............................................................................. 1
J Filter Plate ..................................................................... 1
K Filter Nut ....................................................................... 1
OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS
item Page
Warranty Information ............................................................ 2
Safety instructions................................................................ 2
introduction ........................................................................... 3
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents ......................... 3
Assembly .............................................................................. 3
Operation .............................................................................. 5
Maintenance ......................................................................... 6
Repair Parts .......................................................................... 7
B
F
float/cage assembmy
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WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to
power source outlet until all assembly steps are com-
plete and you have read and understood the safety
and operation instructions. Do not operate vac with
any parts damaged or missing,
1. Remove the top section of the vac from the drum and the
drum itself out of the carton. Place the top section of vac
upside down into the drum or place on a clean smooth
surface.
2. Locate the float. 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.
WARNING: TOavoid 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.
3. Line up filter cage tabs to the slots in the center ring of the
lid assembly.
4. Push on the filter cage until the tabs snap into the slots for
a secure fit.
NOTE: tf the filter cage needs to be removed, because the
float is placed in the wrong way, use a slotted screwdriver and
press the blade against one of the filter cage tabs. Push in on
the tab and lift the filter cage up. Tilt the filter cage slightly
away from the open slot to release the other two tabs. Pullthe
filter cage away from the lid. To replace, follow float/cage
assembly instructions.
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