Craftsman 125.16825 User Manual
Operator's Manual
Wall Mount 5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
Model No. 125.16825
• 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
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
• Espa_ol - pagina 17
Warranty
CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product iswarranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. A defective productwill be replacedfree of
charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site:
www.craftsman.com
Thiswarranty does not cover filters, hose or attachments, which are
expendable parts that canwear out from normal use within the warranty period.
Thiswarranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial
services or if rentedto another person.
Thiswarranty 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
iMPORTANTSAFETYiNSTRUCTiONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGTHiS
VACUUM
Read and understandthis owner's manual and
all labels on the Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner before
operatin9, Safety is a combination of common
sense, stayin9 alertand knowin9 howyour
vacuum works. Use this Wet/Dry Vac only as
described in this manual. To reduce therisk of
personalinjury or damage to your Wet/Dry Vac,
useonly Craftsman recommendedaccessories.
For household useonly
SAVETHISMANUAL
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed
includin 9 the following:
WARNING:
RiSK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR iNJURY:
- Do not run vac unattended.
- Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac
near flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive vapors like 9asotine or other
fuels, tighter fluids, cleaners, oil-based
paints, natural 9as, hydrogen, or explosive
dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust,
9rain dust, or gun power. Sparks inside the
motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust.
- Do not vacuum anythin 9 that is burnin 9 or
smokin 9, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
° Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
° Do not unplu 9 by pultin 9 on cord. To
unplug, 9rasp the plug, not the cord.
° Do not use with damaged cord, ptu9 or
other parts.
° If vac is not workin 9 as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped intowater, take it to a service
dealer for inspection and repair before
usin9 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 plu9 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
filter or without the filter installed except
when vacuumin 9 liquids as described in
the operation section of this manual.
-Donotallowtobeusedasatoy.Close
attentionisnecessarywhenusedbyor
nearchildren.
-Toreducetheriskofinjuryfrom
accidentalstarting,unplugpowercord
beforechangingorcleaningfilter.
-DonotleaveWet/DryVacunattended
whenpluggedin.Unplugfromoutlet
whennotinuseandbeforeservicing.
-TurnoffWet/DryVacbeforeunplugging.
-Donotputanyobjectintoventilation
openings.Donotvacuumwithany
ventilationopeningsblocked;keepfreeof
dust,lint,hairoranythingthatmayreduce
airflow.
-Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andall
partsofbodyawayfromopeningsand
movingparts.
-Toreducetheriskoffalls,useextracare
whencleaningonstairs.
Whenusingasblower:
- Direct air discharge only at work area.
- Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.
- Do not direct air at bystanders.
- Keep children away when blowing.
- Wear safety goggles.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Vac:
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED.
_ OUBLE INSULATED
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICALREPLACEMENTPARTS.
f ,A WARNING *_
• For your own safety, read and
understand owner's manual.
• Do not allow unit to be in operation if
unattended.
• Do not pick up hot ashes, coals,
toxic, flammable or other hazardous
materials.
• Do not use around explosive liquids
,,,or vapors, j
_. WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to rain -
store indoors.
WARNING: When using blower:
Wear safety goggles labeled "ANSI
Z87.1" on the package. Turn unit off
before setting on ground or releasing
grasp of handle. Electric shock could
occur if used on wet surfaces. Direct
tool discharge only at work area.
Do not direct discharge at bystanders.
Keep children away.
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
Amps A.W.G Wire Size
0-6 18 16 16 14
7-10 18 16 14 12
11-12 16 16 14 12
13-16 14 12 Not recommended
25 Feet 50 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet
7.5 Meters 15.25 Meters 30.5 Meters 45.7 Meters
introduction
This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house-
hold use. It may be used for vacuuming of
wet or dry media and may be used as a
blower.
Read this operator's manual to familiarize
yourself with the product features and to
understand the specific usage of your new
WetiD ry Vac.
Table of Contents
Section Page Section Page
Warranty ............................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ................ 2
Introduction ........................................... 4
Table of Contents ................................. 4
Assembly ............................................... 5
Carton Contents List ......................... 5
General Assembly .............................. 6
Mounting Rack And Storage
Assembly ............................................ 6
Mounting The Vacuum Onto The
Wall Mount Assemmbly ...................... 7
Polarized Plug .................................... 7
Operation .............................................. 8
Vacuuming Dry Materials .................... 8
Vacuuming Liquids .............................. 9
Blowing Feature .................................. 10
Maintenance ........................................ 11
Emptying The Tank .......................... 11
Installing & Cleaning Cartridge
Filter .................................................. 11
Installing & Cleaning Foam Sleeve
Filter .................................................. 12
Resetting The Remote Control .......... 12
Changing The Battery ........................ 13
Cleaning And Disinfecting The
Wet/Dry Vac ...................................... .13
Storage .............................................. 13
Troubleshooting .................................... 14
Repair Parts ......................................... 15
Assembly
Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against the carton contents list.
If any parts are missing or damaged,
return the unit to the retailer of purchase,
or call 1-800-469-4663 for part replacement.
Carton Content Lists
Key Description .................... Qty.
A Vac Assembly ................... 1
B Hose Storage Rack ......... 1
C Steel Mounting Rod ........ 1
D Mounting Rack ............... 1
E Accessory Storage Bin ... 1
F Accessory Bag ................... 1
G Standard Hose ............... 1
H Flex Hose ..................... 1
I Floor / Squeegee Nozzle .. 1
J Crevice Toot
K Round Dusting Brush ...... 1
L Extension Wands ............. 2
M Car Nozzle
N Cartridge Filter ............... 1
O Air/Noise Diffuser ............ 1
P Remote Control Handle ..... 1
Q Foam Filter ..................... 1
R Screws ........................... 3
S Operator's Manual .......... 1
T Collection Bag ................... 1
.................. 1
....................... 1
H I J K
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Hose Stroage Rack
Steel Mounting Rod
Handle _ ._
Power Head \1 )_ Power Switch
Accessory Storage ['_ _'_ )1_,
Mounting Rack _L_:.__5,,.." _l._ \ "_ _ _ Air/Noise Diffuser
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Assembly (continued)
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Unpacking Your Wet/Dry
Vacuum & General Assembly
1. Verify that the power cord is
disconnected from the outlet. (Fig. 1)
2. To remove power head from collection,
tank, pull down latch on right side.
(Fig. 2) Repeat step on left side.
3. Lift the power head off of 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. Place power head back on collection,
tank and secure latches, insert the
air/noise diffuser into the blowing port
and lock into place. ( Fig. 5)
Mounting Rack and Storage
Assembly
WARNING! To prevent personal injury or
product damage:
• Do not mount the rack over 5 feet from
the floor.
• Do not screw the rack to drywall only.
Secure the screws to a stud.
• Do not hang from or sit on the mounting
rack.
• Do not exceed maximum weight limit of
40 pounds placed on the rack.
1. Place hose storage rack on top of steel
rod and snap into place. (Fig. 6a) While
doing so, make sure the locking tabs on
the rod are positioned as shown in
Fig. 6b.
2. Locate the two openings on the bottom
of the mounting rack and insert the wire
accessory storage into the mounting
rack until it locks into place. Make sure
the wire accessory storage is directed
towards the front side of the mounting
rack. (Fig. 7)
3. Insert steel rod with hose storage rack
into the two holes located on the top of
the mounting rack. Push down until the
rod buttons snap into place and the rod
is fully seated. (Fig. 8)
4. Select a location on a wall stud that is
not more than 20 feet away from an
electrical outlet.
5. Align the three screw holes so that
they are over the stud. Make sure wall
mount assembly is level and mark the
whole locations. Make a 1/8-inch
diameter pilot hole in each marked
location. Secure the mounting rack to
the wall stud with the three screws
provided. (Fig. 9)
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Assembly (continued)
Mounting The Vacuum Onto
The Wall Mount Assembly
1. Measure the distance from the top
screw hole of the mounting rack to the
closest electrical outlet and add 12
inches to the measurement to provide
some slack. Wind the remainder of the
cord around the cord wrap bracket
located on the rear of the vacuum.
2. Make sure the cord is not wound
around the hanging hook (A). (Fig. 11)
3. Mount the vacuum onto the mounting
rack by aligning the vac hanging hook
(A) with slot (B) on the mounting rack
and slide downward until it locks.
(Fig. 12) When mounting the vac onto
the mounting rack, hold the excess cord
to make sure itdoes not get caught
between the mounting rack and the rear
of the vac.
4. Insert the locking end of the hose into
the port of the container and lock in
place. (Fig. 13) To install additional
hose, insert end into other hose and
lock in place.
5. Secure the desired accessory, such as
the remote control handle, onto the end
of the hose.
6. Store hose on holder rack. Accessories
can be stored on power head accessory
storage and wall mount assembly.
Polarized Plug
To reduce the risk of electrical 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 outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way. Double insulation[-D-]
eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.
Removing The Vacuum From The Wall Mount Assembly
1. Disconnect the power cord from the
electrical outlet. (Fig. 1)
2. Press and hold the release lever with
your left hand. (Fig. 2)
3. Then, lift the vacuum up off the
mounting rack by the handle with your
right hand. (Fig. 3)
Operation
Vacuuming Dry Materials
,_kWARNING: 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 flammable gases, vapors, or explosive
dusts in the air. Flammable gases or vapors include but are not limited to;
lighter fluid, 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. For dry vacuuming, the cartridge filter
must be installed correctly. To verify,
please refer to Installing Cartridge Filter
on page 11.
3. Optional, for improved dust filtering, fit
collection bag onto the tank. Fit the
flange onto the inlet stub, taking care
not to damage the bag. (Fig. 2)
4. Plug power cord into outlet. (Fig. 3)
Mount vacuum on mounting rack or use
as a portable vacuum.
0 OFF I ON _ Remote Control
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5. Turn the unit on by pressing the power
switch on the vacuum power head to "l"
(ON). (Fig. 4)
To turn the unit off, place the power
switch to the "0" (OFF) position.
6. For remote control use, place the
power switch to the '_'"Remote Control
position. (Fig. 5) To turn the vacuum
on, press the ON button located on the
remote control handle forat least one
second. (Fig. 6) To turn unit off, press
the OFF button located on the remote
control handle for at least one second.
DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER
FOR LIQUID VACUUMING.
CAUTION: Do not vacuum drywall dust or
fireplace soot or ash with standard Wet/Dry
filter. This is very fine dust which will not
be captured by the filter and may cause
damage to motor. When vacuuming fine
dust use a fine dust filter (sold separately).
Operation (continued)
Vacuuming Liquids
,_k 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 flammable gases, vapors, or explosive dusts in the
air. Flammable gases or vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid,
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.
WARNING: Do not plug in power cord to power outlet, make sure plug is
disconnected before assembling the wet/dry vac.
IMPORTANT! When vacuuming large
quantities of liquids, we recommend that
you remove the vacuum from the mounting
rack and put it on the floor. The vacuum
can be heavy when full of liquids and may
be difficult to remove from the rack.
1. Verify that the power cord is
disconnected from the outlet. Verify that
the container is clean and free of dust
and dirt. (Fig. 1)
2. Remove cartridge filter as shown in
Removing and Cleaning Cartridge Filter
on page 11. Then, install the foam
sleeve filter as shown in Installing Foam
Sleeve Filter on page 12 and secure
power head back on the collection tank.
DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER
FOR LIQUID VACUUMING.
3. Fit the desired nozzle to the vacuum
hose. (Fig. 2)
4. Verify that the switch is in the 'O' OFF
position before plugging the power cord
into the outlet. (Fig. 3)
5. For large amounts of liquid vacuuming,
it is recommended to place the vacuum
on the floor. Turn the unit on by placing
the power switch to the 'l' ON position.
For remote control use,place the power
switch to the "_ " Remote
Control position; then press the ON
button located on the remote control
handle for at least one second. (Fig. 4)
6. After wet vacuuming, turn the machine
off and remove plug from power supply.
Empty contents of collection tank. See
emptying instructions on page 11. To
prevent the risk of possible mildew,
clean and dry the inside and outside of
the collection tank, and remove the foam
filter and allow to air dry before storage.
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
inflow. The machine is fitted with a float
valve that stops the suction action when the
tank reaches its maximum capacity.When
the tank has reached its maximum capacity,
you will notice an increase in motor speed.
When this happens, turn off the machine,
disconnect from power supply, and empty
the liquid into a suitable receptacle or drain.
To continue vacuuming, refit the power
head to the container. After wet vacuuming,
turn the machine off and remove plug from
power supply. To prevent the risk of
possible mildew, empty the container, clean
and dry the inside and outside of the
container, and remove the foam filter
andallow to air dry before storage.
REMEMBER! The foam filter must be
removed after wet vacuuming, and a
cartridge filter must be installed before
dry vacuuming again.
Operation (continued)
Blowing Feature
,_L WARNING:
,_ WARNING:
,_ WARNING:
This Wet/Dry Vac has blowing capabilities.
To use the blower feature for cleanup
around the workshop, yard, patio and
other areas follow the instructions below.
1. Verify that the power cord is
disconnected from the outlet. (Fig. 1)
2. Make sure the collection tank is empty
before using as a blower.
3. Remove air/noise diffuser from blower
port. (Fig. 2)
4. Remove hose from vacuum port and
insert the locking end of the hose into
the blower port and lock into position.
(Fig. 3)
5. Fit the desired extension wand and or
nozzle to the free end of the vacuum
hose. (Fig. 4)
Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in
Canada, CSAZ94.3) before using blower.
Keep bystanders clear from blowing debris.
Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust that might be inhaled.
6.
Ensure the power switch is in the "O"
OFF position. Plug into power supply.
(Fig. 5)
7.
Before turning ON vac, firmly hold loose
end of the hose. Turn the unit on by
placing the power switch to the 'l' ON
position. (Fig. 6) For remote control_use,
place the power switch to the "-'_'-"
Remote Control position, then press the
ON button located on the remote control
handle for at least one second.
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