Craftsman 315177530 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

12 VOLT CORDLESS DRY HAND VAC

Model No.

315.177530

Important Information:

• Charge battery pack before first use

• Use only charger provided

• Always use hand vac with fitter installed

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CAUTION: Toreducethe risk _f i_jury,

the user mustread and understandthe

Operators Manuelbefore using this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

983000-295

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• Safety

• Features

•Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

i Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

• General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 3-4

• Specific Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

n Symbols .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

n Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 8-;0

• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................. 12

[] Exploded View and Repair Parts List ........................................................................................................................... 13

• Customer Service Information ...................................................................................................................................... 14

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRnFTSMRN CORDLESS DRY HAND MAC
If this £RRFTSMAN Cordless 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 CI_AFTSNRN 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

This cordless 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 _r_the design of this product making it easy to
mainta]n anc_ operate.

_, WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product

until you thoroughly read and completely understand

the operator's manual. Pay close attentlen to the

safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, arid
Cautions. ff you use this product properly and only

as intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable

service.

,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!t

Your safety is involved.

,_, 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

eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to

severe eye damage. Before begJnn|ng operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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^ WARNING: Readandunderstandall

instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or

serious personal in)ury.

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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 will increase the dsk of electdc shock or mat-
funmicn.

PERSONALSAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power toot. Do

not use tool while tired or under the Influence of

drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten-
tion while operating power too)s 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, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in

moving parts.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and barance enables

better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do
not use on a ladder or unstable support.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOLUSEAND CARE

Do not usa tool If switch does not turn It on or off,

Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be •paired.

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. Propedy maintained tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to

control.

• Check for mlsallgnment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition

that may affect the tool's operation, If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Usa only accessories that are recommended by

the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that

may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.

SER_CE

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed

by unqualified personnel courd result in a risk of iniury

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Fogow Instructions In the Maintenance

section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a

riskof electric shockor injury.

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden

wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator,

ADDiTiONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

n Do not allow children to operate Hand Vac or play

with Hand Van as a toy. Close attention is necessary

when used near children

u This Hand Vac is intended for household use ONLY.
n Use this Hand Vac ONLY tor Its intended use as

described in this manual Use only the attachments
recommended in this manual

If Hand Vat 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.

• Donot handle charger or Hand Vac with wet hands.

a Do not put any objects in ventilation openings. Do not

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 tilter in place.

m T_rn off all controls before unplugging from or

plugging into an electrical outlet for charging.

• Use extra care when using on stairs,

• Do not usa to pick up hard objects such as nails,
screws, coins, etc. Damage or iniury could result.

• Hand Vac does not have to be plugged into an electri-

cal outlet, therefore It Is always In operating conditfon.
Be aware of possible hazards when using your Hand

Vac or when changing accessories.

• USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH THIS

HAND VAC. Do net substitute any other charger, Use
of another charger could cause batteries to explode

caus)ng possible serious injury.

• DO NOT PLACE HAND VAC OR BAI-FERIES NEAR

FIRE OR HEAT, They may explode.

• This Hand vac should be charged in a location where
the temperature is more than 50°F but less than IO0°F.

• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact

with skin, wash at least 10 minutes then seek immedi-
ate medical attention.

Know your power tool. Read operator's manual

carefully. Leam its applications and limitations, as well

as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Fol]owing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious Injury.

• Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
grasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

serious personal injury.

• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the

operation is dusty, Fo}lowing this rule will reduce the

risk of serious persona_ Injury.

• 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
careful[y checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its Intended function. 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 replaced by

an authorized service center. FolJow)ng this rule will

reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.

• 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 product
will draw. Awire 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 recom-

mended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The

smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An

undersized cord will cause a drop in line vo)tage

resulting in loss of power and overheating.

[] Drugs, alcohoJ, medication. Do not operate tool

while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, orany

medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

WARNING: Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drill)ng, and o_qer
construction ac'Svit_escontains chemicals known to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples ot these chem..ate are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• ot3,sta_])neslticafrombdoksandcementand

other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from ohemically-treated
lumber.

Your dsk from these exposures varies, depending
on hew often you do this type of work. 3"oreduce
your exposure to 1hose chemicals: work in a we))

ventilated area, and wo_ w)th approved safety

eq_pment, such as those dust masks that are

speclal_ydesigned to ti_ter out m)croscopic particles.

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