Craftsman 125.12002 Owner's Manual

Operator’s Manual

4 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum

Model No. 125.12002

Safety Assembly

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

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Warranty

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. A defective product will be replaced free of charge. For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page: www. craftsman.com/warranty This warranty does not cover bags, filters, hose or attachments, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period. This ONE YEAR warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person. For 90 DAY commercial and rental use terms, see the Craftsman warranty web page. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM

Read and understand this operator's manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry V acuum cleaner before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your vacuum works. Use this Wet/Dry Vac only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your Wet/Dry Vac, use only Craftsman recommended accessories.

Household Type

SAVE THIS MANUAL

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed including the following:

WARNING:

TO REDUCE

THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

• Do not run vac unattended.

•

Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac near ﬂ ammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline or other fuels, lighter ﬂ uids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun power. Sparks inside the

motor can ignite ﬂ ammable vapors or dust.

• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• 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 vac is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service dealer for inspection and repair before using it again.

• Do not pull or carry by 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.

• Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands.

• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

• Do not store near hazardous materials.

• Do not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn ﬁ lter or without the ﬁ lter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section of this manual.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental

starting, unplug power cord before

changing or cleaning ﬁ lter.

• Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

• Turn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging.

• 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 ﬂ ow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ﬁ ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

Polarized Plug

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one with the blade wider than the other). This plug will ﬁ t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁ t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁ t, contact a qualiﬁ ed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your V ac:

DOUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

Extension Cords

When using an extension cord with your Wet/Dry Vac refer to the following table to determine the required A.W.G. (American Wire Gauge) wire size. Before using Wet/Dry Vac, make sure it is in good working condition, including power cord. Also, make sure extension cord is in good working condition prior to use. Make repairs or replacements before using the vacuum cleaner. Only use extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.

Length of Extension Cord

110V-120V

25 Feet

7.5 Meters

Amps

0-6 18 16 16 14

7-10 18 16 14 12 11-12 16 16 14 12 13-16 14 12

50 Feet

15.25 Meters A.W.G Wire Size

100 Feet

30.5 Meters

Not recommended

150 Feet

45.7 Meters

Introduction

This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for household use. It may be used for vacuuming of use. It may be used for vacuuming of blower.

Table of Contents

Section Page

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

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

Polarized Plug .................................... 3

Extension Cords ..................................... 3

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

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

Assembly ................................................ 5

Carton Contents List ......................... 5

Unpacking Your Wet/Dry Vacuum

& General Assembly .......................... 6

Read this operator's manual to familiarize yourself with the product features and to understand the speciﬁ c usage of your new Wet/Dry Vac.

Section Page

Maintenance.........................................10

Emptying the Collection Tank ........ 10

Installing & Cleaning

The Cartridge Filter ......................... 10

Installing & Cleaning

Foam Sleeve Filter .......................... 11

Installing and Cleaning

HEPA Filter ....................................... 11

Cleaning & Disinfecting

the Wet/Dry Vac .............................. 12

Storage ............................................ 12

Operation ................................................ 8

Vacuuming Dry Materials .................. 8

Vacuuming Liquids ............................ 9

Troubleshooting ................................... 13

Repair Parts .......................................... 14

Assembly

Remove entire contents of carton and check for parts inside the collection tank. Check each item against the Carton Contents List. If any parts are missing or damaged please call 1-800-469-4663 for replacement.

Carton Content List

Key Description ........................Qty.

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

B Hose .....................................1

C 2-in-1 Utility Nozzle ............. 1

D Round Dust Brush ............... 1

E Crevice Tool .........................1

F Floor Combo Nozzle ...........1

G Cartridge Filter ....................1

H Filter Retainer ......................1

I Dust Bag ..............................1

J Foam Sleeve Filter ..............1

K Tool Caddy .......................... 1

L Extension Wand .................. 3

M HEPA Filter Door ................. 1

N HEPA Filter ..........................1

O Casters ................................2

P Rear Wheels ........................2

Q Handle .................................1

R Hose Storage Rack ............. 2

S Bag with 4 Screws ..............1

T Operator’s Manual ...............1

MNOP

I J K L

Handle

Power Switch

Vacuum Port

Container

Cord Rewind Button

Power Head

Hose Storage Rack

Tool Caddy

Latch

Rear Wheel

Casters

Assembly (continued)

Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and diagram. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product. Contact customer service for replacement parts.

A Philips head screw driver is required.

2 3

13 14

WARNING: Do not plug in power cord to power outlet, make sure plug is

disconnected before assembling the wet/dry vac.

UNPACKING YOUR WET/DRY VACUUM & GENERAL ASSEMBLY

6. Slide the rear wheels into the slots making sure to match the wheel number to the corresponding number

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (Fig. 1)

2. Undo the latches. (Fig. 2)

3. Lift the power head off the collection tank. (Fig. 3)

4. Remove the contents from inside the collection tank, make sure you have all contents as listed on page 5. (Fig. 4)

5. Turn the collection tank upside down and insert the two casters into the slots on the front side of the collection tank. Apply downward pressure until the casters snap into place. (Fig. 5)

on the wheel slot and use screws to secure them. Do not over tighten the screw. (Fig. 6 & 7)

7. Your vacuum comes ready for dry vacuum cleaning. If cartridge ﬁ lter is not installed refer to page 10 for ﬁ lter installation. (Fig. 8 & 9)

8. For wet vacuum cleaning, install the supplied foam ﬁ lter. (Fig. 10) See page 11 for ﬁ lter installation.

9. Place the power head back on the collection tank, aligning the top section with the latches, and lock into place. (Fig. 11)

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10. Insert the handle into the slots located on the top of the power head and secure it with the screws provided. Do not over tighten the screw. (Fig. 12)

11. Position the hose storage rack as illustrated. insert one side of the rack into the channel making sure it is secured in place. Squeeze in the other end and insert it into the corresponding channel making sure it is secured. (Fig. 13 & Fig. 14)

12. Hang the tool caddy to the hooks on the rear of the vacuum. (Fig. 15)

13. Secure the large end of the hose onto the vacuum port on the collection tank and screw into place. (Fig. 16)

14. Choose the desired accessories and extension wands and push onto the hose. (Fig. 17)

Operation

Vacuuming Dry Materials

WARNING: Be sure to read, understand and apply all the information in the

Important Safety Instructions section at the beginning of this operator's manual. Do not vacuum in areas with ﬂ ammable gases, vapors, or explosive dusts in the air. Flammable gases or vapors include but are not limited to: lighter ﬂ uid, solvent type cleaners, oil-base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but are not limited to: coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dust, do not vacuum toxic materials.

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (Fig. 1)

2. In order to prepare your vacuum for dry vacuuming, verify that the cartridge ﬁ lter is securely mounted. Make sure the ﬁ lter is pushed in until it stops against the power head. (Fig. 2) (Your Wet/Dry Vac comes with the cartridge ﬁ lter pre installed, if not, see page 10 for installation instructions.)

3. Place ﬁ lter retainer on top of cartridge ﬁ lter and tighten by turning the retainer handle clockwise. (Fig. 3)

4. Optional, for improved dust ﬁ ltering, ﬁ t collection dust bag ﬂ ange onto the inlet stub, taking care not to damage the bag. (Fig. 4)

5. Place the power head back on the collection tank, aligning the top section with the latches, and lock into place. (Fig. 5)

6. Insert the locking end of the hose into the vacuum port and screw in place. Push the desired extension wands or

attachments onto the free end of the hose. (Fig. 6)

7. Verify that the switch is in the ‘O’ OFF position before plugging the power cord into the outlet. (Fig. 7 & 8)

8. Turn the motor on by pressing the switch to the ‘I’ ON position. (Fig. 9)

9. Once you have completed vacuuming, press the switch to the ‘O’ OFF position and unplug the power cord from the outlet. (Fig. 10 & 11)

O = OFF I = ON

DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER AND THE DUST COLLECTION BAG FOR LIQUID VACUUMING.

CAUTION: Do not vacuum drywall dust,

ﬁ replace soot or ash with standard Wet/ Dry ﬁ lter. This is very ﬁ ne dust which will not be captured by the ﬁ lter and may cause damage to motor. When vacuuming ﬁ ne dust use a ﬁ ne dust ﬁ lter (sold separately).

Operation (continued)

Vacuuming Liquids

WARNING: Be sure to read, understand and apply all the information in the

disconnected before assembling the Wet/Dry Vac.

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. Verify that the collection tank is clean and free of dust and dirt. (Fig. 1)

2. Remove cartridge ﬁ lter and the dust collection bag, then carefully install the foam sleeve ﬁ lter over the ﬁ lter cage and place the power head back on the collection tank. (Fig. 2) See ﬁ lter installing instructions on page 11.

3. Fit the desired extension wands or nozzle to the vacuum hose. (Fig. 3)

4. Verify that the switch is in the ‘O’ OFF position before plugging the power cord into the outlet. (Fig. 4 & 5)

5. Turn the motor on by pressing the switch to the ‘I’ ON position. (Fig. 6)

6. After use, ﬂ ip the switch to the ‘O’ OFF position and unplug the power cord from the outlet. (Fig. 7 & 8)

7. Empty the collection tank into a suitable receptacle or drain. (Fig. 9)

IMPORTANT! When vacuuming large quantities of liquids, do not immerse the nozzle completely in the liquid; leave a gap at the tip of the nozzle opening to allow air inﬂ ow. The machine is ﬁ tted with a ﬂ oat valve that stops the suction action when the collection tank reaches its maximum capacity. You will notice an increase in motor speed. When this happens, turn off the machine, disconnect from power supply, and drain the liquid into a suitable receptacle or drain. After wet vacuuming, turn the machine off and remove plug from power supply. Empty the collection tank, clean and dry the inside and outside before storage.

REMEMBER! The foam ﬁ lter must be removed after wet vacuuming and a reusable cloth ﬁ lter must be installed before dry vacuuming again.

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