Craftsman 113179881 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NO.

113.179881

Serial
number

Model and serial
number may be found

on the motor cover.
You should record both

model and serial
number in a safe place

for future use.

CAUTION:

Read all safety
instructions carefully

16 ;ALL ON

WET-DR Y VA C

DOUBLE INSULA TED

• assembly

• operating

Sold by SEARS,

Part No, 73265

• repair parts

ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, _L. 60584 U_S_A_

.... 2 #k

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WET-DRY VAC$.

If within one year from date of purchase, this Craftsman Wet-Dry Mac fails due to a defect in
material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS
STORE OR SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT 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. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

Rules for Safe Operation

1. Know Your Vac
Read and understand the owners manual and
labels affixed to the vac. Learn its applications
and limitations as well as the specific potential

hazards peculiar to this vac.

2. This Vac is Double Insulated which eliminatesthe
need for a separate grounding system. If the use

of an extension cord is required be sure that it is in
good condition and meets the requirements as

listed below.
NOTE: The use of any Extension Cord will cause

some loss of power. To keep the loss to a

minimum and to prevent overheating and motor
burnout, use the table below for the MINIMUM

wire size Extension Cord.

Extension Cord Length Wire Size

0 - 50 Feet No. 14

50 - 100 Feet No. 12

3. WARNING: To avoid fire or explosion caused by

the igniting of vapors or dust due to the arcing of
the motor brushes:

a. Do not operate this VAC in areas with

flammable vapors (such as lighter fluid,

cleaners, oil-base paints, gasoline or gasahol)
or explosive dust (such as coal, magnesium,

grain or gun powder) in the air.

b. Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or

combustible liquids or hot ashes.

c. Do not use VAC as a sprayer for any

flammable or combustible liquid.

4 WARNING: To avoid health hazards from

vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

5. Do not use VAC with torn filter. Replace filter if

torn.

6. WARNING: To avoid your hair or a small child's
hair from being pulled into your vac motor, keep
all hair away from the motor inlet located on top

of the vac.

7. Sears Service Center can repair your vac should
the need ever exist. However, if you choose to
service the vac yourself please read and

understand MAINTENANCE instructions
before changing brush assembly.

WARNING: Taking apart this VAC can result in
dangerous electrical hazards ifany leads (wires)

are pinched against metal surfaces when VAC is

put together again. Reassemble carefully.

8. Replace both brushes when either is worn to
about 1/4" in length or after about 500 operating
hours.

9. NOTE: Static Buid-up -- A stationary electrical
charge may sometimes build up around your

vac hose and housing. This is common in dry
areas and a slight shock may be gotten much the

same as walking across a carpet and touching a
wall switch. This is onlytemporaryand does not

affect the use of the vac.
A special 2-1/2 inch diameter hose and

extension handle kit which may reduce the
amount of static build up, Service Part Number

73100, can be purchased through your Sears

Service Department.

10. Plug VAC into 110-120v, outlet protected by 15
amp. fuse or circuit breaker.

11. Empty drum and clean filter often to keep motor
cool and running at its best.

WARNING: Unplug power cord before cleaning

or changing the filter.

12. Grasp plug to remove from wall socket, not by

pulling cord.

13. Don't use VAC unless filter is in correct position.

14. Don't oil or grease motor or blower bearings.
These are sealed bearings.

15. Make sure filter is dry for both dry vacuuming
and storing.

16. Use only recommended accessories.

17. Note the cautions and warnings that appear on

the motor housing and dust drum:

DOUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS

CAUTION: Keep Filter clean.

WARNING: To avoid electrical shock do not expose
to rain. Store indoors.

WARNING: For your own safety, read and

understand Owner's Manual. Do not pick up
flammable materials, hot ashes or coals. Do not use

around explosive liquids or vapors.

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.

WEAR YOUR

introduction

TWO iMPORTANT NOTES

First, on our Patented Air Bleed-Off System. When

you turn your Vac on you will notice air blowing out
of your Vac all around the lid. This is not a leak. This
Vac is designed to bleed-off additional exhaust air

in this area. This is a Patented Feature which
increases the performance of this Vac.

CONTENTS

Rules for Safe Operation ..................... 2

Introduction ................................. 3

Unpacking and Checking Contents ........... 3

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

Operation ................................... 5

Maintenance ................................. 6

Optional Accessories ........................ 8

Repair Parts ................................. 9

Second, on Static Electricity

When operating this Vac a static charge may build
up around the Vac, the Hose and Extension

Handles. This also includes the operator. Contact
with any item with a lesser charge will cause a
discharge or balancing of charges. Thus, creating a
very temporary shock to the operator much like
walking across a carpet and touching a wal! switch.

This is only temporary and will not affect the use of
the Vac.

unpacking and checking contents

Model 113.179881 Wet-Dry Vac is shipped complete
but does not include the optional accessory kit.
Available accessories can be found on page 8.

Open carton and remove all accessories laying in
top of carton. Check each item with the Carton

Contents list and notify your Sears Store
immediately if any parts are missing.

CARTON CONTENTS

Key Description Qty.

A Vac Assembly ......................... 1

B Hose Assembly (2-1/2" Dia.) ........... 1

C Foot, Caster ........................... 4

D Caster ................................ 4

E Nozzle, Rectangular ................... 1

F Hose Strap ............................ 1

A

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assembly

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug
to power source outlet until assembly steps are

complete and you have read and understand the

safety and operation instructions. Do not operate
VAC with any parts damaged or missing.

PUTTING YOUR VAC TOGETHER

1. Remove lid assembly from dust drum. Push down
on both handles at once, while pulling out on both

flexible locking tabs. With locking tabs in "out"

position, lift lid from drum.

HANDLE __lD

FLEXIBLE LOCKING TAB

N

I _ FLEXIBLE

(

I -OUT

2. Turn dust drum upside down. Insert caster feet
into holes in bottom of drum and casters into

holes in caster feet as shown. Be sure all parts are

seated.

3. Before replacing the lid check to see if filter

wing nut is tight, it should be tight enough that
filter cannot turn easily. Finger tight only.

4. Put the top back on the dust drum by lining up

the vacuuming opening of the top with the
drain of the dust drum and push down on both

handles at once. Make sure that the locking

tabs are snapped in place to prevent the lid
from coming off.

CASTER

CASTER FOOT

DUST DRUM

PUSH
DOWN

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