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ON
CRAFTSMAN@ WET/DRY VAC
lf
this Graftsman WeUDry Vac fails
material
purchase,
WARRANTY
THE NEAREST
MENT IN
This warranty
may
or workmanship within 2
will repair it, free
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SERVICE
IS AVAILABLE
SEARS STORE OR SERVICE
CANADA.
gives
you
specific
also have
rights which vary
other
province.
Sears Ganada lnc.
Toronto,
Canda
MsB 288
When
should
Read
using
an electrical appliance, basic
always be
instructions
all
WARNING:
followed, including
before using this
To reduce the risk
shock or injury.
Do not leave
appliance
outlet when not in
properly
grounded
use and before
outlet only.
plugged
when
See Grounding
Instructions.
o
Do not
I
Do not
essary when
expose to rain - store indoors.
to
allow
be used as a toy.
used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual.
Craftsman attachments.
Do not
working
outdoors
with
use
as
damaged cord
it
should, has
or dropped
been dropped, damaged, left
into water,
Canada service centre.
Do not
a door on cord
ners.
from
Do not
plug,
Do not handle
pull
or
carry by cord, use cord as a
Do not run
heated
surfaces.
unplug by
not the
cord.
plug
pull
or
cord around sharp edges or cor-
appliance over cord. Keep cord away
pulling
on cord. To
or appliance with wet hands.
due to a defect
years
of the date
of charge.
BY
CONTACTING
legal rights,
from
precautions
the following:
product.
fire,
of
in.
Unplug
servicing. Connect to a
attention is nec-
Close
Use only
plug.
or
return it to
lf
appliance
a Sears
handle,
unplug,
in
of
DEPART.
you
and
province
electric
from
is not
close
grasp
the
to
Do
openings
thing that may reduce
Keep hair, loose
away from
Do not
as cigarettes,
a
Do not use without
a
Turn
a
Use extra care
a
Do not
such as
put
not
any object into
blocked;
keep free
openings.
of dust, lint, hair
air flow.
clothing,
openings and
pick
up anything that is burning or
matches
fingers
moving
and all
parts.
or hot ashes.
dust bag and/or
filters in
off all controls before unplugging.
when
cleaning on stairs.
pick
use to
gasoline
flammable
up
or use
in
or combustible liquids
where
areas
Do
not use with any
and any-
parts
smoking, such
place.
they may be
ent.
oil
your
base
cleaner
paints,
as a sprayer of
lacquers, household
flammable liquids
cleaners,
Do not use
such as
etc.
Do not vacuum toxic,
hazardous materials
beryllium,
materials.
lead,
Specially designed units are available for these
carcinogenic, combustible or other
such as asbestos, arsenic, barium,
pesticides
or other health endangering
purposes.
Do not
out
ter bag
pass
motor
tion filter
Do not leave
ished the
a
Use specialcare when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
a
To
pick
up soot, cement,
HEPA
cartridge filter and High Efficiency
place.
in
These are very fine
through the foam and
or be exhausted back
bags are available
the cord lying on the floor once
cleaning
job.
avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each
plaster
the
affect
into
the air.
from
Sears.
lt
can become a
or drywall dust
collection
particles
that may
performance
Additional
you
tripping hazard.
use.
.
The
operation of a utility
being blown
Always wear
.
STAY ALERT. Watch what
mon
sense.
into
eyes,
safety
Do not
tired, distracted or under the
medication
GROUNDING
This vacuum
causing diminished control.
INSTRUCTIONS
cleaner
equipment-grounding
uum cleaner should
provides a path
reduce
into
grounded
the risk of electric shock.
an appropriate outlet that is
in
accordance
A
WnnNlNG: tmproper
malfunction
least resistance for
of
ment-grounding
result in a risk
fied
electrician or service
as to whether the outlet
modify the
if it will not
installed
plug provided
fit
the outlet,
by a
vac
which
goggles
vacuum
use
is
equipped
conductor
result in foreign
can
result in
can
when
operating
you
are doing and use com-
cleaner
influence
eye damage.
vacuum.
when
of drugs, alcohol
with a cord having an
grounding plug.
and
or breakdown,
electric
plug
The
properly
installed and
grounding
current to
must
with all local codes and ordinances.
connection
conductor and
of electric shock. Check
person
properly
is
of the equip-
grounding plug
with a
you
if
are
grounded.
with the vacuum cleaner
proper
a
@ Sears.
outlet
Roebuck and Co
qualified
electrician.
have
of body
with-
of
collec-
have fin.
objects
you
are
lf vac-
inserted
be
can
quali-
in doubt
Do
pres-
fil-
the
or
nr,
-
This
appliance is for
grounded
has
a
use on a
plug
that looks like
nominal
120-volt
the
plug
illustrated.
circuit, and
NOTE: In
'ermitted
Canada, the
by the
EXTENSION
When
using the
extension
\-,.,9
prevent
to
determine A.W.G.
ampere rating
on rear
Before
or exposed wires
repairs
ed
cleaner.
have
receptacles
vacuuming
does
More
Than
6...................1
1
0.................1
12.................1
NOTE:
the relative
try
r+educe
best remedy
installed
cord becomes necessary
cord of adequate
loss
power
of
of
motor
of
using vacuum
replacements
or
Use only three-wire
three-prong
which
liquids,
not
come in
Volts
120V
Ampere
Rating
Not
More
Than
0
2
6
Static shocks
humidity
and does not
the frequency
is
to add moisture
humidifier.
use of a temporary
Canadian
Electrical
code.
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Nol
lEl
-----\o*ouNDED
GROUNDING
CORDS
vacuum
your
cover.
and damaged insulation.
grounding-type
accept
be sure the
contact with
affect the use
n
N
PIN
OUTLETBOX
cleaner at a distance where
a
3-conductor
size must be
and
overheating. Use the table
wire
required.
size
vacuum, refer
cleaner, inspect
for
used
To determine
to nameplate located
power
before using
outdoor extension
plugs
and three-pole
the extension
cord's
extension cord connection
liquid.
the
Total length
25
18
18
16
14
are common in
of cord in feet
50 100 150
AWG
16
16
16
12
dry areas or when
of the air is low. This is
the
of
appliance. To
of
static shocks
in
to the air with
adapter
is not
an
ground-
safety, and to
below
cord for loose
Make
your
vacuum
plug.
any
cords
When
needÂwhich
16114
14112
14112
Not recommended
only tempo-
your
home, the
a console or
1. Pull tank
outward
tank
sories
motion
cover and any acces-
which may
shipped in the tank.
2. Before replacing tank
refer to Dry Pick-Up
Pick-Up
the
Operation in this manualto
proper
tioned correctly for
Your vacuum
3.
filters
already
pick-up.
mended for wet
Be
pick-up
sure
inlet
2) is in
to wet
4.
(Figure
position.
You will find four
5.
screws
with
vacuum. Model
includes four
With
6.
tank cover removed.
invert tank
is facing
7. Insert
caster supports into
slots and
Insert
8.
9. On
caster stems
you
until
model
ers directly into holes
in the
bottom of the tank.
10. Replace
pressure
each latch until it
place.
in
latches are
11 . Insert hose
latches in
cover
and remove
have been
(Figure
cover,
or
filters installed
your
comes
with
installed
For filters recom-
pick-up
operation.
deflector
proper
Opening up
for wet,
casters,
your
weVdry
29202
casters only.
so that the bottom
up.
secure
with
screws.
into
feel
the casters are firmly in
29202, insert cast-
provided
tank cover and apply
with
thumbs to
snaps
Make
sure both
clamped securely.
with locking-nut
end
tighten. Do not over-tighten.
12.
Attach the
the accessory
13. Attach
one of the cleaning
accessories
your
cleaning requirements)
extension
end of
(depending
wands
the hose.
on the extension wands.
14. Tool holder
bottom of tank.
place (Figure
is now
age
illustrations
15. Plug
attachment.
tool holder
Slide
Your vacuum
5)
equipped
(Figure
for
tool stor-
Please review
6).
for tool
placement.
the cord into the wall
outlet. Your cleaner is ready
foruse.
l=ON.O=OFF
an
1)
Wet
inlet
and
the
for
dry
refer
down for dry vacuuming.
four
caster supports
(Figure
supports by
tightly
lid
(Figure
to
on
Align
tool holder with
ensure
deflector is
tion.
3)
applying
place.
4)
into inlet
of tank and
the
down until
you
have
posi-
and
pressure
lugs near
it
snaps
four
into
DRY PICK.UP
With the tank
cartridge
seals against cover
place.
holding the tank
the
place
again
terclockwise to loosen
filter
tridge
inside
(Figures
Your vac filter is color coded with a black stripe.
replacing,
filter
Place filter retainer into the top of the cartridge filter,
filter retainer
(Figures
hold the tank
the lid
off
filter,
shake or brush off excess dirt or
filter)
of the
12 & 13).
just
OPERATION
in
cover
down over the
8 & 9).
cage
match the color.
an upside down
(Figure
cover
clockwise
cover and
(Figures
with
7). Foam
with one hand, turn the handle on
to
To remove the filter for cleaning,
remove, then slide the cartridge
and
water. Dry
9r
position,
lid
tighten,
turn the filter retainer coun-
10 & 11). To
pushing
cage,
sleeve
locking the filter into
completely and
slide the
until
will remain in
clean
rinse
TIGHTET
a
the filter
the car-
(from
the
re-install
When
LOOSET
-
INSTALLING THE
DISPOSABLE FILTER BAG
(Not
standard
1.
2. With
3. Unscrew
4. Remove inlet
5. With the opening of the inlet deflector facing the bottom
6. Slide deflector
7. Reinsert hose into inlet
for
Use
installed on weVdry vacuum.
cord disconnected
an outward
(Figure
NOTE: Hose must
be taken out.
of the filter bag, slide collection bag collar over deflector,
matching notches of
Bag will only fit
guide (Figure
14d)
pick-up
dry
motion
hose
14)
with
deflector
models)
all
only. Use only
from receptacle,
remove tank
and
locking-nut and
from deflector
removed
be
collar to tabs on inlet deflector.
bag
properly
with
14c)
one way.
collection
and
when
cartridge
pull
cover.
remove hose from inlet.
guide.
before
bag attached into deflector
tighten locking-nut.
inlet
(Figure
14b)
filter is
latches in
(Figure
deflector can
14a)
(Figure
WET PICK.UP
For best
utilize the foam sleeve
For wet
sliding in an upward
before
of
15). Misting may
erly. Misting
becomes saturated during
remove and dry the saturated
another dry
ble dripping of
diately upon completing
full
excess
automatically when the tank
should be
cleaned
1. Always
2.
3.
4. Gently
results for wet
pick-up
inlet deflector can be taken out.
the inlet
and
removing
up
Shake excess
sleeve
down
Hold sleeve under
water,
water wash
required,
towel. The foam sleeve
the lid cage. NOTE:
in
deflector
in
foam sleeve to eliminate
ready to be emptied. Raise the
liquid into the tank. The vacuum suction
periodically
periodically
disconnect
the tank cover.
and off the
with a rapid up and
movement.
rinsing from the inside. A
depending on
wring
groove
between
OPERATION
pick-up
(already
remove inlet
motion. NOTE: Hose must be
is facing the top of
occur
exhaust air
liquid around the
as described in the
the
lid
cage.
dust off
running
is not
always
out excess
lid
deflector
if inlet deflector
may occur if the foam sleeve
wet
a wet
is full. The interior of the
cleaned.
plug
from the wall
Remove foam sleeve by sliding
foam
the condition of the sleeve.
water, and blot sleeve
is now ready to be
Bottom
cage and
remove cartridge
place
in
pick-up.
foam
lid. Turn the
pick-up
The foam
of sleeve
over the
from deflector
Be sure the opening-
the tank
is not inserted
lf misting occurs,
sleeve
tank lid.
or replace
the misting and
unit
job,
when tank
or
hose
to drain
sleeve
following
receptacle before
reinstalled on
should be
(Figure
filter
and
lid
cage).
guide
remove,
(Figure
prop-
with
possi-
off imme-
is
any
will shut-off
tank
should be
steps:
it
with a cleaJ---
TUCKED
16)
EMPTYING
FROM
Your
waste
--,nd
cap
drain.
original
wall
not
^
water
THE
Craftsman
by removing
remove plug
and
deposit
After
the
position.
receptacle
have
a drain
out into
a
AUTOMATIC
The
vacuum
that
operates
liquid
rises
itself
against
suction.
er than
reduced.
turn
unit
in
extensive
the
liquid
paragraph.
is
equipped
when
in
the
a seal
When
this
normal pitch
lf this
occurs,
off after
damage
waste
LIQUID
WASTE
TANK
WeVDry
from
the
tank
To
and
cap.
suitable
Vac
the
drain
wall
receptacle.
liquid
waste
is
empty,
continue
turn
unit
To
empty,
drain.
SHUT-OFF
with
picking
tank,
at the
happens,
noise
float
from
up liquids.
an internal
intake
the
and
turn
unit
rises
and
to
the motor.
the
tank
can
be
emptied
cap.
To
empty,
Remove
contents
return
plug
use,
on. Model
remove
the
the
into
drain
No.
lid,
an automatic
As
the level
float
rises
of
the
motor,
motor
will
develop
the
suction
off
immediately.
shuts
To
as ouilined
is
off
suction
continue
in
of liquid
turn
unit
the
a suitable
cap
to its
cord
into
29202
suction
and
does
pour
shut_otf
of
until
it
seats
shutting
a nign_
drastically
Failure
will
use,
empty
previous
the
off
drain
the
the
off
to
result
ATTACHING
14''
FLOOR
Align
squeegee
firmly
at
one
end
until
brush
engaged.
of
squeegee (Figure
Repeat process
NOZZLE
with
end
and
side is
STORAGE
Before
tied
cord
hose
Install
storing
and
wraps provided
holder
hose
fastener
wands
and/or
end into
easy
storage
your
cleaned.
has
The
been
holder
into
notch,
accessory
open
end
(Figure
of hose
SQUEEGEE
brush
insert,
continue
to
TO
push
other
completely
on front
side
17).
vacuum
on the
end with
securing
cleaner
power
cord
rear
provided
for
fastener
it in
from
end
holder
the
can
of the
easy
onto
place.
of hose
to
secure
19).
tank
should
be wrapped
(Figure
tank
storage
hose.
Remove
and
hose
around
of the
Slide
extension
place
place
in
be
emo_
1g).
hose.
or
hose
ihe
A
snap
for
NOTE:
suction.
turn
mal
lf
lf
switch
position,
-rro*=*
This
vacuum
your
unit
as
the
backside
port
cover
port
of the
with
locking-nut
Caution
powerful
should
force
A
WnnrulNG:
vent
ing
ous injury.
accidentally
this
occurs,
off. This
and
will
you
tipped
place
will
FEAT'RE
can
be
used
a blower
of the
is
equipped
cover
of
rocks
into
unscrew
motor
while
into
blower
be
used
air when
or debris
the
eyes
with
blower
Atways
over,
the vacuum
vac
in
upright
allow
the
float
be
able
to
continue
powerful
as
a
blower
port
housing (Figure
a retaining
is
in
use.
port
of
tank
when
using
as
using
certain
wear
eye
from
being
or face
which
could
position
to return
to
operation.
blower.
strap
Insert
cover
16).
The
prevent
to
hose
To
located
and tighten.
a blower
due
attachments.
protection
blown
or ricochet_
can
result
in
lose
and
its
nor_
use
on
btower
loss
end
to
the
pre-
to
seri-
SYMPTOM
Parts/accessories
are
missino
Dust
discharqino
from
the
exhiusi
4. Filter
Loss
of
suction/
performance
2. Lidimotor
3. Drain
4.
5. Fulltank--
6. Hole
7.
Water
mistinq
out
exhausted
Water
out
Static
ali
spraying
exhausted
shock
1.
1.
air
1. Dry
2.
POSSTBLE
1.
Packed
in
the
1. Filter
not
not installed
2. Filter
Filter
3.
or dust is
1.
Loose
connection.
(not
Filter
Obstruction
hose
Saturated
foam
Inlet
is
Re-lative
air is low
installedi
is
damdoeii
is
clooodd
tdd
is
not
hose
air
air leak
all models)
cloqqed
in hose
or
nozzle
or
sleeve
deflector
not
installed
environment
humidiW
(S)
CAUSE
tank
properlv
tine
functional
leak
in
missino
shield
properly
of
CORRECTIVE
1.
Check
in tank
1.
Properlv
the
2.
Replace
3.
Use
4.
Clean
the filter
1. Tighten
2.
Check
3. Tiqhten
4.
Cl-ean
5. Empty
6. Repldce
7.
Remove
if
1.
Check that
is
with
1.
Check
the
installed
up for wei
Facing
prcl(-up.
1. Add
practical,
or installed
2.
This
temporary
effebt
vacuum
install
filtei
the filter
a more
or reolace
hose
lid latches
drain
or replacd
tank
hose
obstruction
present
place
in
a
clean
to
make
inlet
deflector
properlv.
down for
moisture
use
situation
the-use
cleaner.
foam
or replace
pibk-uo.
dehumidifier.)
and
ACTION
efficient
filter
connection
cao
fifter
sleeve
drv filter
sure
is
Facina
dry
(if
to air
a console
is
does not
of the
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