Craftsman 113179675 Owner’s 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.

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6 GALLON OR

9 GALLON

_I,WARNING:

FOR YOUR

SAFETY,

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

SAVE THIS

MANUAL

FOR FUTURE

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

Part No. SP6744 Printed in Mexico

WET/DRY VAC

• safety

• assembly

• operation

• maintenance

• repair parts

• Espahol- pagina 15

Warranty

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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 or
other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.

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 ("Vac") works.

Safety Signal Words

,_ 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.

A, 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:

A, 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 when 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,
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.

• 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.

Useonlyextensioncordsthatarerated
foroutdooruse.Extensioncordsin

poorconditionortoosmallinwiresize
canposefireandshockhazards.To

reducetheriskofthesehazards,be
surethecordisingoodconditionand

thatliquiddoesnotcontacttheconnec-
tion.Donotuseanextensioncord

withconductorssmallerthan16gauge
(AWG)insize.Toreducepowerloss,
usea 14gaugeextensioncordif25to
50ftlongand12gaugefor50ftor
longer.

ThisVacisdouble-insulated,eliminat-
ingtheneedforaseparategrounding

system.Useonlyidenticalreplacement
parts.Readtheinstructionsfor
ServicingDouble-InsulatedWet/Dry

Vacs.
Donotputanyobjectintoventilation

openings.Donotvacuumwithany
ventilationopeningsblocked;keepfree
ofdust,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.

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 the motor housing of your Vac:

GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED.

F_ OUBLE 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 A WARNING: To reduce the risk of I

store indoors.

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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.

Table of Contents

Familiarize yourself with the following
product features and read the entire
owner's manual for specific usage of your
new Wet/Dry Vac.

Section Page

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

Safety Instructions ................. 2

Introduction ...................... 4

Table of Contents .................. 4

Assembly ........................ 4

Carton Contents ................. 4

Caster/Caster Foot Assembly ....... 5

Vac Assembly ................... 5

Insert Hose ..................... 6

Accessory Storage ............... 6

Operation ........................ 6

Polarized Plug .................. 7

Vacuum Dry Materials ............ 7

Vacuuming Liquids .............. 7

Section Page

Emptying the Drum ............... 8

Blowing Feature ................ 8

Maintenance ..................... 9

Filter ......................... 9

Filter Cleaning .................. 9

Filter Removal and Replacement .... 9

Cleaning a Dry Filter ............ 10

Cleaning a Wet Filter ............ 10

Cleaning and Disinfecting the

Wet/Dry Vac ................. 10

Casters ....................... 10

Storage ....................... 10

Repair Parts ..................... 12

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

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. D

H

Assembly (continued)

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.

Stem

Caster Ball

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.

Head

Assembly

,Power

Head

Assembly

Notch

lure

Port

4. Push down 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.

Drum

Caster
Foot

Flexibme Locking

Tab PummedOut

Flexible
Locking Tab

\

5

\

Head

Assembly

Push Down

•and Pull Out
Flexible

Locking Tab

(located
under match)

Assembly (continued)

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.

Release Press

Button and

Pull

Accessory Storage

Your accessories may be stored in the
storage locations on the caster feet.
The hose may be stored by wrapping it

around the unit as shown.

Power Head

Y

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.

Operation (continued)

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 "O" to position "1".
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".

= 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 17912 will
do a better job stopping very fine
particles than the 17816 filter.

Vacuuming Liquids

_i, WARNING: Do not operate
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the

impeller and 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 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.

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.

Operation (continued)

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
proper 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.

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.

blowing creates dust which might be

,_, CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if I

inhaled.

_i, CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage, wear ear protectors

when using the Vac/Blower for extend-
ed time or in a noisy area.

1. Locate blowing port of your Vac.

2. Insert the locking end of the "Pos-I-
Lock ®''hose into the blowing port 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.

3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
opposite end of hose.

4. Turn Vac on and you are ready to use
your Vac as a blower.

Craftsman recommended accessories are
available at Sears retail stores and
sears.com. The Sears Car Nozzle Stock

No. 17839 is recommended for blowing
debris.

Locking

Hose End

g Port

I

A WARNING: Always wear safety
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1

(or in Canada CSA Z94.3) when using
as a blower.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

injury to bystanders, keep them clear
of blowing debris.

Extension

_nd

•Car
Nozzle

Maintenance

Filter

_k WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting, unplug

power cord before changing or clean-
ing filter.

NOTE: This filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles of dust. The filter can be used
for wet or dry pick up. Handle the filter
carefully when removing to clean or
installing it. Creases in the filter pleats
may occur from installation but creases
will not affect the performance of the

filter.

Filter Cleaning

Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak Vac performance.

Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.

IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use

a filter with holes or tears in it. Even a
small hole can cause a lot of dust to

come out of your Vac. Replace it
immediately.

Filter Installation:

1. Carefully slide the Qwik Lock TM filter
over the filter cage and press down on
the outside edge of the filter until the
rubber gasket on the bottom of the filter
seats securely around the base of the
filter cage and against the lid.

2. Align the small center hole in the top of
the filter over the Qwik Lock TM stud on

the filter cage. Press firmly on top of
the filter near the stud to allow the filter

to snap over the ball on the end of the
stud. The filter is now attached.

integrated
Filter Plate PUSH

with Center _DOWN PULL

Hole uP

Filter Rubber

Tabs (2) Gasket at

Filter

Bottom of
Filter (cutaway

view)
Qwik Lock TM

Stud

Filter Removal and Replacement

IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of

damage to the blower wheel and motor,
always reinstall the filter before using the
Vac for dry material pickup.

Filter Removal:

1. Hold the filter tabs of the Qwik LockTM
filter in each hand.

2. With one thumb on the Qwik Lock TM
stud, which protrudes through the inte-

grated filter plate, lift up on the filter
tabs while pushing down on the stud.

3. This action will cause the filter to
release from the filter cage. Slide filter

off cage.

NOTE: Failure to properly seat the
bottom gasket could result in debris
bypassing the filter.