Craftsman 125.16812 Owner's Manual

Operator’s Manual

Portable Air Mover

Model No. 125.16812

Safety

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

www.craftsman.com

Operation
Maintenance
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Introduction

This air mover is intended for drying
wet fl oors, carpets, furniture, walls,
or ceilings.

Table of Contents

Section Page

Introduction ............................................ 2

Table of Contents ................................... 2

Warranty ................................................. 3

Important Safety Instructions................ 3

Grounding Instructions .......................... 4

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

Getting to Know the Air Mover ......... 5

General Use Instructions ................... 6

Operational Positions ........................ 7

Read this operator's manual to
familiarize yourself with the product
features and to understand the specifi c
usage of this air mover.

Section Page

Storage ................................................... 8

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

Troubleshooting .................................... 9

Repair Parts ...........................................10

Multiple Unit Operation ..................... 7

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Warranty

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase this product is warranted against
defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, 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 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 Brand Management Corporation. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS AIR MOVER.

Read and understand this operator's
manual and all labels on the air mover
before operating. Safety is a combination
of common sense, staying alert, and
knowing how the air mover works. Use
this air mover only as described in this
manual.

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 air mover unattended.

• Do not use this air mover near
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive
vapors like gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluids, 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 flammable vapors
or dust.

• Use only with GFCI-protected outlets.

• Do not use an extension cord with this
air mover.

• Do not use with a solid state speed
control device.

• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• Do not handle the plug or air mover with
wet hands.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• 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 use with damaged cord, plug, or
other parts.

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

• To reduce the risk of health hazards
from vapors or dusts, do not use or
store near toxic or hazardous materials.

• Never operate this air mover with intake
grills removed.

• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do
not cover cord with throw rugs, runners,
or other coverings. Direct cord away
from traffic areas where it will not be
tripped over.

• Do not put any object into intake
openings. Do not operate air mover
with any intake openings blocked.

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

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near children.

• Direct air discharge at work area only;
do not direct air at bystanders.

• Do not leave air mover unattended
when plugged in.

• This air mover is equipped with an over­load protection device which may shut
down the unit during operation. To
reduce the risk of injury from accidental
starting, turn off unit and unplug
power cord when not in use or before
servicing.

• Turn off air mover before unplugging.

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

CAUTION:

• For dusty jobs, wear a dust mask.

• Do not move or carry the air mover
while it is operating.

• Only operate on a level, stable surface
to prevent the air mover from falling and
potentially causing injury or damage to
the unit or property.

Grounding Instructions

Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of this air

mover:

WARNING:

• For your own safety, read and
understand operator's manual.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not expose to rain or water.

• Do not operate around explosive,
toxic, carcinogenic, or hazardous
materials, liquids, vapors, or dusts.

• Do not use an extension cord with
this air mover.

• To reduce the risk of electric
shock, connect only to an outlet
provided with a ground fault circuit
interrupting device.

• This is an automatically operated
device - to reduce the risk of injury,
disconnect from power supply
before servicing.

This appliance must be grounded. If
it should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. The plug
must be inserted into an appropriate
GFCI outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

CAUTION:

Risk of electric shock. This air mover is supplied with a grounding conductor and
grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, be certain
that it is connected only to a GFCI-equipped, properly grounded, grounding-type
receptacle.

WARNING:

Check with a qualifi ed electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance. If it will not fi t the outlet, or if the outlet is not GFCI equipped, have a
proper grounded, GFCI outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.

This air mover is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug.
The air mover should not be plugged
into an outlet if it is not grounded and
equipped with GFCI-equipped outlet.
Please consult a qualified electrician if
there is a question on whether an outlet
is GFCI-equipped. Do not use with an
extension cord.

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Operation

Getting to Know the Air Mover

Carefully unpack entire contents of
carton. Inspect the unit. If any parts
are missing or damaged please call
1-888-331-4569 for replacement.

Power Cord

Handle/Cord
Wrap

Intake Grill
(Left)

Peg for Stacking
on Side (4)

3-Speed On/Off Switch

Power Receptacle
(2)

Reset Button

Air Discharge Grill

Receiver for Stacking
Peg (4)

Intake Grill
(Right)

Cord Clip

3-Position Anti-Skid
Feet (3 Pairs)

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Operation

General Use Instructions

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 operate 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, oil­base 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 use around toxic materials.

1. Verify that the 3-speed on/off switch is set to "0" (OFF) and the cord is unplugged.

2. Place the air mover in the desired position on a stable surface. Ensure there is
at least a foot of clearance on each side of the air mover. Avoid placing the air
mover where loose fabric, sheets, or other objects can get pulled onto the intake
grills.

3. Direct air mover at the designated target area, using one of the operational
positions listed on page 7.

4. Plug in the air mover to a grounded, GFCI-protected outlet. See page 4 for
grounding instructions.

DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD

5. Turn on the air mover by rotating the 3-Speed On/Off Switch clockwise to the
desired power level (I, II, or III).

6. The air mover is equipped with an overload protection feature. If the air mover is
overloaded, it will shut off and will need to be reset before it can be used again. If
this occurs, set the 3-speed on/off switch to "0" (OFF) and press the reset button.
Check that there are no obstructions preventing airfl ow into the intake grills
before turning on the air mover again.

7. When fi nished with use, turn the 3-speed on/off switch counter-clockwise to the
"0" (OFF) position and unplug the power cord from the outlet. See page 8 for
storage instructions.

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Operation (continued)

Operational Positions

Carpet and Flooring Stairs and Walls Ceilings

Multiple Unit Operation

This air mover has the ability to connect
up to three units together to maximize air
circulation. To do this, plug the fi rst unit
into a grounded electrical outlet. Then
plug a second unit into the receptacle
of the fi rst unit. A third unit can then be
plugged into the receptacle of the second
unit. (Other units sold separately.)

WARNING:

Do not stack air movers vertically
during operation.

To reduce risk of overheating or
overload, ensure area around
intake grills are clear to allow for
unobstructed air fl ow.

The total rated amperage for all
units running through the unit
plugged into the outlet should
never exceed 10A. Do not use an
extension cord to connect units, or
to connect a unit to the wall outlet.

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