Craftsman 113.17965 User Manual
owner's
manual
6 GALLON
MODEL NO.
113.179650
OR
9 GALLON
MODEL NO.
113.179675
Serial
Number
Model and serial
numbers may be
found below the
handle.
You should record
both model and serial
numbers in a safe
place for future use.
CRRFTSMRN°I
6 GALLON OR
9 GALLON
WARNING:
FOR YOUR
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. SP6717 Printed in Mexico
WET/DRY VAC
• safety
• assembly
• operating
• maintenance
• Espafiol- pagina 15
• 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 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 common sense,
staying alert, and knowing how your
wet/dry vacuum cleaner ('_/ac") works.
Safety Signal Words
_, DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
,A, 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.
• 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,
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.
• WARNING: The power cord on this
product contains lead, a chemical
known in the state of California to
cause birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuseand
beforeservicing.
• TurnoffVacbeforeunplugging.
• Toreducetheriskofinjuryfromacci-
dentalstarting,unplugpowercord
beforechangingorcleaningfilter.
• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.To
unplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
• Donotusewithdamagedcord,plugor
otherparts.IfyourVacisnotworking
asitshould,hasmissingparts,has
beendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,
ordroppedintowater,callcustomer
service.
• Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecord
ashandle,closeadooroncord,orpull
cordaroundsharpedgesorcorners.
DonotrunVacovercord.Keepcord
awayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donothandleplug,switch,ortheVac
withwethands.
Donotputanyobjectintoventilation
openings.Donotvacuumwithanyven-
tilationopeningsblocked;keepfreeof
dust,lint,hairoranythingthatmay
reduceairflow.
• Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,and
allpartsofbodyawayfromopenings
andmovingparts.
• Toreducetheriskoffalls,useextra
carewhencleaningonstairs.
• Toreducetheriskofpersonalinjuryor
damagetoVac,useonlyCraftsman
recommendedaccessories.
• Whenusingasablower:
-Directairdischargeonlyatworkarea.
-Donotdirectairatbystanders.
-Keepchildrenawaywhenblowing.
-Donotuseblowerforanyjobexcept
blowingdirtanddebris.
-Donotuseasasprayer.
-Wearsafetyeyewear.
• Toreducetheriskofeyeinjury,wear
safetyeyewear.Theoperationofany
utilityVacorblowercanresultin
foreignobjectsbeingblownintothe
eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye
damage.
ThisVacisdouble-insulated,eliminat-
ingtheneedforaseparategrounding
system.Useonlyidenticalreplacement
parts.Readtheinstructionsfor
ServicingDouble-InsulatedWet/Dry
Vacs.
Useonlyextensioncordsthatarerated
foroutdooruse.Extensioncordsin
poorconditionortoosmallinwiresize
canposefireandshockhazards.To
reducetheriskofthesehazards,be
surethecordisingoodconditionand
thatliquiddoesnotcontacttheconnec-
tion.Donotuseanextensioncordwith
conductorssmallerthan16gauge
(AWG)insize.Toreducepowerloss,
usea14gaugeextensioncordif25to
50ftlongand12gaugefor50ftor
longer.
_k CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended hours 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 stat-
ic shocks in your home or when using
this Vac, add moisture to the air with a
humidifier.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of 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.
electric shock - do not expose to
_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of I
rain - store indoors,
I
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Introduction
This Vac is intended for household use
only. It may be used for light vacuuming
of wet or dry media and may also be
used as a blower. The light weight design
Owner's Manual Contents
Item
Warranty Information ............... 2
Safety Instructions ................. 2
Introduction ...................... 4
Assembly ........................ 4
Carton Contents ................. 4
Replacement Filter Assembly ....... 5
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly ....... 6
Vac Assembly ................... 7
Cord Wrap ..................... 7
Insert Hose ..................... 7
Accessory Storage .............. 8
Page Item Page
Assembly
Remove entire 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.
Carton Contents List
Key Description ............. Qty.
A Vac Assembly .............. 1
B Pos-I-Lock ® Hose Assembly ...1
C Utility Nozzle ............... 1
D Extension Wands ........... 2
E** Wet Nozzle ................ 1
F Car Nozzle ................ 1
G Caster Foot w/Storage ....... 4
H Caster .................... 4
I Owner's Manual ............ 1
** IMPORTANT: Wet Nozzle Included
with Model Number 113.179675, 9-Gallon
Wet/Dry Vac Only.
allows usage for most small household
vacuuming chores. Familiarize yourself
with the following product features and
read the entire owner's manual for specif-
ic usage of your new Wet/Dry Vac.
Operation ........................ 8
Vacuum Dry Materials ............ 9
Vacuuming Liquids .............. 9
Emptying the Drum ............... 9
Blowing Feature ................. 9
Maintenance .................... 10
Filter ........................ 10
Filter Removal ................. 10
Cleaning a Dry Filter ............ 11
Cleaning a Wet Filter ............ 11
Cleaning and Disinfecting the
Wet/Dry Vac .................. 11
Casters ....................... 11
Storage ....................... 11
Repair Parts ..................... 12
H
D
Replacement Filter Assembly
A 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.
•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 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 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: 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
Lever
Filter Cage -_.._
Tabs (3) -......._
Float ._
Solid End _,_
Filter Nut
Filter Plate
lded Stud
Filter Cage
(3)
Power
= Assembly
(3)
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly
1. Remove the power assembly from the
dust drum and set aside.
2. Turn the dust drum upside down on the
floor.
3. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of
drum, as shown (4 places).
4. Push on the caster foot until the foot is
flush with bottom of the dust drum.
5. Insert the caster stem into the socket of
the caster foot, as shown (4 places).
6. Push on the caster until the ball on the
caster stem is inserted all the way into
the socket. You will hear the ball snap
into the socket and the caster will swiv-
el easily when positioning is correct.
7. Turn the drum upright.
_i all
Caster Stem
aster
ot
Vac Assembly
1. Line up front (label) of power assembly
with Vacuum 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. Notch on power
assembly must fit into slot on drum.
Power Head
Y
/ Power
Head
Assembly
Notch
lure
Port
4. Push clown on top of handles to cause
flexible locking tabs to hook onto the
drum lip,
5. Make sure that the locking tabs are
snapped into place to prevent the lid
from coming off (see detail below).
6. To remove the power assembly, reverse
above directions.
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 push/pull handle, then snap the
connector on the plug to a wrap of the
cord, The cord is now wrapped for
storage.
Cord Wrap
Push/
Pull
Handle
Insert Hose
Insert the hose locking end of the "Pus-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.
Flexible Locking
Tab Pulled Out
Flexible
Locking
Assembly
Push Down
and Pull Out
Locking Tab
(located
under latch)
Head
Accessory Storage
Your accessories may be stored in the
storage locations on the caster feet. The
Power Head
Y
hose may be stored by wrapping it
around the unit as shown.
tAccessory
Storage
Push Button
End of Hose
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.
Open
End of
Hose
,_ 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.
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
After you plug the power cord into the
outlet, turn the unit on by pushing the
switch from position "O" to position "1".
The symbols used on the switch actuator
are international "On & Off" symbols. "O"
is the symbol for "OFF" and "1" is the
symbol for "ON".
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
© :OFF I =ON
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.
The optional Craftsman HEPA Rated
Material Filter, stock number 9-17912 will
do a better job stopping very fine parti-
cles than the 9-17816 filter.
Vacuuming Liquids
_, WARNING: Do not operate
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.
Emptying the Drum
1. Remove the power assembly. Push
down and pull out the flexible locking
tabs to release from drum.
2. While holding the locking tabs out, lift
the power assembly up and away from
the drum.
3. Lay power assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum.
4. Dump the drum contents into the prop-
er waste disposal container.
5. The 113.179675, 9-Gallon Wet/Dry 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.
_, 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.
1. When picking up small amounts of liq-
uid the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of liq-
uid 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. 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.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mecha-
nism 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.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of dam-
age to the Vac do not run motor with float
in raised position.
Blowing Feature
Your Vac features a blowing port. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the
steps below to use your Vac as a blower.
1. Locate blowing port of your Vac.
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