Craftsman 315177500 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
CRAFTSHFNN
14.4 VOLT CORDLESS WET/DRY HAND VAC
Model No
315 17750O
Important Information:
• Charge battery pack before first use
• Use only charger provided
•Always use hand vac with filter installed
Save this manuaJ for
future reference
--_ CAUTION: Read and follow a{I
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
before first use of this product,
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Raebuck and Co, 3333 Beverly Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears com/craftsman
983000-189
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• Safety
• Features
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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• Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
• Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
• General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................... 3-4
• Specific Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
• Symbols .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
• Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
• Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 8-10
• Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................. t 2
• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ........................................................................................................................... 13
• Customer Service Information ...................................................................................................................................... 16
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON *'RAFTSMAN CORDLESS WET/DRY HAND MAC
If this [RRFTSMRN Oordless Hand Vac fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase,
RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears
will replace it, free of charge.
If this CR_FTSNRH Cordless Hand Vac Is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days
from the date of purchase.
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. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Your cordless wet/dry vac has many features for making
the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of this product making It easy to
rnaint_m and operate.
_(_1=WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product until
you thoroughly read and completely understand the
operator's manual. Pay close attention to the safety
rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If
you use this product properly and only as intended,
you wl"ftenjoy years of safe, reliable service.
,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attentiont!!
Your safety is involved.
_1. WARNING:
The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in
side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
O severe eye damage. Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to
comply wlth ANSi Z87.1.
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_i WARNING: Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases. Power tools may create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Don't expose power tools to rain. Water entering a
power tool writ increase the dsk of etectdc shock or mal-
funclion.
PERSONALSAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten-
tion while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts and exhaust.
Loose clothes, iewelry, or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do
not use on a ladder or unstabi'e support.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask must be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOLUSEAND CARE
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp
cutting edges are tess likely to bind and are easier to
control
B Check for misaligement or binding o! moving
parts, breakage ol parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation, ff damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Ill Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one too[, may become hazardous
when used on another tool,
SERVICE
i Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
II When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions In the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electdc shock or injury.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden
wiring or fta cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Do not allow children to operate Hand Vac or play
with Hand Vec as a toy. Close attention Is necessary
when used near children,
• This Hand Vac is intended for household use ONLY.
• Use this Hand Vac ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Use only the attachments
recommended in this manual.
If Hand Vac is not working properly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return to your nearest Sears Service Center.
Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger or base by
the cord or yank to disconnect from electrical outlet.
Grasp charger, not the cord, and pull to unplug. Do not
allow cord to hang over edge of table or counter or to
touch hot surfaces,
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[] Do not handle charger or Hand Vac with wet hands.
[] Do not put any objects in ventilation openings. Do nol
use with any opening blocked: keep openings free of
dust, lint, hair. and anything that may reduce air flow.
[] NEVER vacuum materials such as hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches, etc.
[] Do not use without filter in place.
[] Turn off ell controls before unplugging from or
plugging into an electhcal outlet for charging.
[] Use extra care when using on stairs.
[] Do not use to pick up hard objects such as nails,
screws, coins, etc. Damage or injury could result.
[] Hand Vac does not have to be plugged into an electri-
cal outlet, therefore it is always in operating condition.
Be aware of possible hazards when using your Hand
Vac or when changing accessories.
[] USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH YOUR
HAND VAC. Do not substitute any other chamjer. Use
of another charger could cause batteries to explode
causing possible serious injury,
[] DO NOT PLACE HAND VAC OR BATTERIES NEAR
FIRE OR HEAT. They may explode.
[] Your Hand vac should be charged in a location where
the temoerature is more than 50°F but less than IO0°E
[]
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact
with skin, wash at least fO minutes then seek immedi-
ate medical attention.
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Know your power tool. Read Operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to
this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
e_ectric shock, fire, or sedous iniuw.
[] Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of sedous persona) injury.
[] Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
[] WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF
CHARGED OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that It will
operate property and perform Its Intended func-
tion. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replacec; by an au_.horized
service center. Fo])owing this ru)e will reduce the risk
of shock, fire, or serious injury.
i Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your prod-
uct will draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least
16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet
or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not
recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the oord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in toss of power and overheating
[] Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
white under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
mediCation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
[] Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them
these instructions also.
SERVICE
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
[] When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow insbrucUons in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
t_lure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a
risk ofshock or injury.
WARNING" Some dust created by power sending,
sawing, Cjrinding, drilling, and cthe_"construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
'Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how oKen you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
venti)ated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such &s those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid
senous personal mlury, properly dispose of a
damaged battery
• Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for
charger item no. 9 1lOOE (1425005). Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal iniurv.
• Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on
battery charger, and product using battery
charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal iniury.
• To reduce risk of InLury0 charge only nickel-
cadmium end nickel metal hydride type recharge-
able batteries. Other types of bettedes may burst
causing personal injury and damage. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
• Use of an attachment nat recommended or sold
by the battery charger manufacturer may result In
a risk of fire, electric shock, or iniury to persons.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• To reduce risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pun by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury_
• Make sure cord is located so that It will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
• An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shoc_, if
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the
same nt_mber, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrica_ condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
Note: AWG = Ameocan Wire Gage
• DO net operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediate|y by a
qualified serviceman. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
• DO not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
sedous persona( injury.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury,
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or clean|rig. Turning off controls wilt not
reduce this risk. Ft_;owing this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury
• Do not use charger outdoors. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or seFbous
personal injury.
• Disconnect charger from power supply when not
in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or sedous persona_ injury.
[] DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
TOUCH UNtNSUL_.TED PORTION OF OUTPUT
CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED BAI-I'ERY
TERMINAL.
[] Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them
these instructions also. Following th(s rule wilt
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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