Craftsman 113177321 User Manual WET/DRY VAC Manuals And Guides L0107013
CRAFTSMAN Wet/Dry Vacuum Manual L0107013 CRAFTSMAN Wet/Dry Vacuum Owner's Manual, CRAFTSMAN Wet/Dry Vacuum installation guides
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f Save This Manual For Future Reference S_A/RS owner's manual MODEL NO. 113.177720 (t2 Gallon) 1 t3.177321 (16 Gallon) Model Serial Number Model and serial numbers may be found on the handle. You should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use. Caster with storage • assembly • operating • repair parts j x,.. Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, No. SP5532 - not on all models 12 OR 16 GALLON FULL BLOWING WET/DRY VAC READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Part Shown S _AI/ S/C RRFTSMR FOR YOUR SAFETY: x.. feet 113,177720 j IL 60684 U.S.A. Printed in U.S,A FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Wet/Dry material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT This warranty applied only while this product This warranty gives you specific from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK CONTACTING THE UNITED WET/DRY VACS Vac fails due to a defect in THE NEAREST STATES. SEARS is used in the United States. legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary AND CO., Dept. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow basic safety precautions including the following. been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Sears Service Center. WARNING -1.o 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. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands. reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: Read and understand this owner's manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac before operating. Use only as described in this manual. To avoid personal injury or damage to Wet/Dry Vac, use only Sears Craftsman recommended accessories. Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce air flow. Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. To avoid fire or explosion: Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. • Do not vacuum, or use this Wet!Dry Vac near, flammable or combustible liquids, gases, or explosive dusts like gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. To avoid falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs. • Do not use Wet!Dry Vac as a sprayer for any flammable or combustible liquid. Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials. Do not use or store near hazardous materials. To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain. Store indoors. Do not allow to be used as a toy, Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Do not use this We/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except for vacuuming liquids as described in the operations section of this manual. Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing, Turn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts. If your Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, eliminating the need for a separate grounding system. Use only identical replacement parts. Read the instructions for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs before servicing. Extension cords in poor condition or that are too small can pose fire and shock hazards. When using an extension cord, be sure it is in good condition. Using any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum, use the table below to choose the minimum wire size extension cord. Extension Cord Length • 0-50 feet Wire Size No. 14 • 50-100 feet No. 12 Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Wet/Dry Vac. REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY DOUBLE NOT IDENTICAL INSULATED. REPLACEMENT GROUNDING PARTS WARNING: 1"o avoid electric shock-do rain-store indoors. WARNING: For your own safety, read and understand owner's manual. Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other hazardous materials. Do not use around explosive liquids or vapors. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The operation of any utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package) before commencing operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores. To avoid hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the vac for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area. not expose to WEAR YOUR INTRODUCTION This Wet/Dry Vac is intended household use. OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS for either commercial Item Page Warranty Information ................................................................... 2 Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 2 Introduction .................................................................................. 3 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents ................................ 3 Assembly ..................................................................................... 3 Operation ..................................................................................... 5 Maintenance ................................................................................ 6 Repair Parts ................................................................................. 7 or IMPORTANT NOTE Please Read Carefully Static Shocks Are Common-In dry areas or when the relative humidity of the air is low. To reduce the frequency of static shocks in your home the best remedy is to add moisture to the air with a console humidifier. Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents Remove entire contents of carton. Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Notify your Sears Store immediately if any parts are damaged or missing. Carton Contents List Key Description Qty. A Vac Assembly ...................................................................... 1 B Hose Assembly .................................................................... 1 C Utility Nozzle ........................................................................ 1 D* Caster Foot ......................................................................... 4 E Caster ................................................................................... 4 F Owners Manual .................................................................... 1 G Filter Cage ............................................................................ 1 H Filter...................................................................................... 1 I Float...................................................................................... 1 J Filter Plate ............................................................................ 1 K Filter Nut ............................................................................... 1 *Some models provided with caster foot accessory storage. Float/Cage Assembly Cage WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete and your have read and understood the safety and operation instructions. Do not operate vac with any parts damaged or missing. Tabs Filter 1. Remove the top section of the vac from the drum and the drum itself out of the carton. Place the top section of vac upside down into the drum or place on a clean smooth surface. 2. Locate the float. Place the float over the opening in the center of the lid with the words "This Side Towards Lid" laying face down over the hole. WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage to vac be sure to keep hands, fingers, or any other foreign objects out of the center opening when assembling the float. Cage 3. Line up filter cage tabs to the slots in the center ring of the lid assembly. 4. Push on the filter cage until the tabs snap into the slots for a secure fit. NOTE: If the filter cage needs to be removed, because the float is placed in the wrong way, use a slotted scrgwdriver and press the blade against one of the filter cage tabs. Push in on the tab and lift the filter cage up. ]31tthe filter cage slightly away from the open slot to release the other two tabs. Pull the filter cage away from the lid. To replace, follow float/cage assembly instructions. 3 Filter Assembly 1. Carefully put the filter onto the filter cage by sliding it over the center ring covering the 3 slots until it rests on the lid. 2. Place the hole of the filter plate over threaded screw of the filter cage. 3. Gently push on the filter plate in order for the rubber ring of the filter to seat inside the circular channel of the filter. Filter Nut _ate Filter_ Filler _ 4.Place filter nut onto threaded screw and tighten it down. Finger tighten only. NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away from plate as shown. CAUTION: Do not overtighten as this will deform or crack the filter plate or filter cage. Filter nut lever should be away from plate. J J Caster/Caster Foot Assembly 1. Turn the dust drum upside down on the floor. 2. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of drum, as shown. (4 places) 3. Push on the caster foot until the foot is flush with bottom of the dust drum. Stem 4. Insert the caster stem into the socket of the caster foot, as shown. (4 places) 5. Push on the caster until the ball on the caster stem is inserted all the way into the socket. You will be able to hear the ball snap into the socket and the caster will swivel easily when positioning is correct. Pin Caster Foot 6. Turn the drum upright. NOTE: If your casters ere noisy, you may put a drop of oil on the roller shaf_to make them quieter. To Store Your Accessories 1.Slide extension handles and accessories over rings on caster feet storage. The 1-1/4" accessories fit over the inner ring, and the 2-1/2" accessories fit over the outer ring. 2.To remove handles and accessories, lightly rotate and pull upward. NOTE: Not provided on all models. Vac Assembly 1. Line up vacuum port in top assembly with drain cap located on the front of the drum. Down ! 2. Place lid on top of drum with the handles snug against the drum channel. NOTE: Be sure lid completely covers the top of the drum so leakage cannot occur. I Do Not Force Flexible Tab Beyond Stop Tab 3. Push down on top of the handles to cause the flexible lockingtabs to hook onto the drum lipof the channel. Lid Pull Out Flexible Drum Locking NOTE: Make sure that the locking tabs are snapped in place to prevent the lid from coming off. 4. Insert the flexible plastic end of the hose, which is opposite the swivel end, into the vacuum port directly above the drain. 5. Place the utility nozzle securely on the swivel end of the hose and the vac is ready for use. NOTE: The swivel end of the hose is removable if more hoses are needed to be attached for more length from the vac. Hose accessory #9-17820. Tab Cap Tab 4 Out Flexible Locking Tabs 6. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your vac. _n-Off Switch Port Cord Wrap,, Area Port The hose lock is designed to make storage of your vac more convenient. Simply wrap hose around power head, and attach as illustrated. Larger opening should be toward open end of hose for easy release. NOTE: Hose lock not provided on all models. Lid Opening Caster Dust Drum Head Feet Storage Open End of Hose Hose Drain Cap Casters Nozzle Operation Vacuuming 1. When the liquid in the drum reaches a predetermined level, a float mechanism will rise automatically to cut off airflow. When this happens, turn off the vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the drum. WARNING To avoid fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable gases or flammable vapors such as lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-base paints, gasoline, alcohol or explosive dust such as coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder in the air. Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer for any flammable or combustible liquid. To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials. To avoid electrical shock do not expose to rain. Store vac indoors. Unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter or emptying the dust drum. Vacuuming Liquids 2. After using the vac to pick up liquids, the filter must be dried to avoid possible mildew and damage to the filter. 3. When picking up small amounts of liquid the filter may be left in place. 4. When picking up large amounts of liquid we recommend that the filter be removed. If the filter is not removed, it will become saturated and misting may appear in the blowing port. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the vac do not run motor with float in raised position. NOTE: You will know that the float has risen because vac airflow ceases and the motor noise will become higher in pitch-due to increase in the motor speed. Dry Materials 1. The filter must be in correct position at all times to avoid leaks and possible damage to vac. Draining the Drum 2. When using your vac to pick up very fine sawdust from drywall type material it will be necessary for you to empty the drum and clean the filter at more frequent intervals to maintain peak vae performance. power before the drum. starting, I unplug WARNING: Tocord avoid injuryemptying from accidental 1.The vac comes equipped with a drain for easy emptying of liquids. Simply unscrew the drain cap and lilt the opposite side slightly to empty the drum. NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up dry material. If you use your vac to pick up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will clog quickly and be very difficult to clean. 2. Another option is to remove the top section of the vac, as described in assembly section, and dispose of the contents into a proper waste disposal container. 3. If your filter is wet but you need to use the vac to pick up dry material, you can quickly dry the filter by running the vac without hose attached for 10 minutes. The clean air rushing through the vac will dry the filter enough for dry pick up. I WARNING: To avoid back injury or falls, do not lift a I vac heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop enough contents out to make the vac light enough to lift comfortably. I Emptying Dust Drum 1. To remove lid to empty contents of drum, simply pull flexible locking tabs on beth sides of the drum to release from the lip of the drum. It may be easier to do by pressing down on the handles with the bottom part of the palm of your hand while pulling outward on the flexible locking tabs with your fingers. 2. While holding the tabs back, lift the top assembly away from the drum. I Cord Wrap 1.When vacuuming is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it around the motor cover. Moving the Vac up and 3. Lay top assembly upside down on a clean area while emptying drum or changing filter. 5 1. Should it become necessary to pick the vac up to move it, DO NOT pick the vac up by the lid handles. To avoid dropping the vac due to latches releasing or possible part breakage, pick the vac up by the lip of the dust drum. The operation of any utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before commencing operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores. I clear WARNING: of blowing To avoid debris. injury to bystandards, WEAR YOUR keep them To avoid hearing damage wear ear protectors when using the vac for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area. Blowing Feature Your vac features "Full Blowing", it has the capability to blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the steps below to use your vac as a blower. 1. Locate blowing pert of your vac. 2. Insert soft end of your hose into blowing pert. 3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to swivel end of hose, then place a blower nozzle on the wand. 4.Turn vao on and you are ready to use your vao as a blower. on Wand WARNING: Always wear safety goggles with ANSI Z87.1 before using as a blower. complying (Optional) NOTE: Sears recommended accessories are available at Sears retail or catalog stores. The Sears Blower Nozzle Stock No. 9-16964 and extension handles Stock No. 9-16964 are recommended for blowing debris. "Blowing Nozzle (Optional) Filter Maintenance Cleaning Your filter should performance. WARNING: TO avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter. be cleaned often to maintain peak vac NOTE: Be sure to dry the filter before storing or picking up dry debris. NOTE: This filter is made of high quality paper designed to stop very small particles of dust. The filter can be used for wet or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully when removing to clean or installing it, Creases in the filter pleats may occur from installation but creases will not affect the performance of the filter. Dry Filter 1. Some removal of dry debris can be accomplished without removing the filterfrom the vac by slapping your hand on top of the lid while the vac is off, 2. After filter removal from vao, remove the dry debris by gently tapping the filter against the inside wall of your dust drum and the debris will loosen and fall. Removal To remove the old filter for cleaning or replacement: 1. Remove filter nut from the screw on the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift off filter. NOTE: For best results of cleaning due to accumulated dust, clean the filter in an open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors and not in the living quarters. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the blower wheel, always reinstall the filter before using the vac for dry material pick-up. 3. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine dust (no debris) you may run water through it as described under "Wet Filter". Wet Filter After filter is removed, a wet filter should be cleaned by running water through it from a hose or spigot. Take care that water pressure from the hose is not strong enough to damage filter. Installation (See page 4 "Filter Assembly") IMPORTANT: You can quickly dry the filter by running the vac without the hose assembly attached for approximately 10 minutes with filter in place to speed up drying. Check the filter for tears or small holes, Even a small hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of your vac. Do not use a filter with holes or tears in it. Replace it immediately. WARNING: Do not remove the filter cage. It is there to help prevent your fingers from getting into the blower wheel. Wet/Dry Vac Maintenance 3. Wipe out with dry cloth. IMPORTANT:To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustment should by performed by Sears Service Centers, always using Sears replacement parts. To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its pest, clean the outside with a cloth dampened with warm water and mild soap, to clean the drum: 1. Dump debris out. 2. Wash drum thoroughly. 6 Repair Parts FOR 12 & 16 GALLON WET/DRY VAC 113.177720 and 113.177321 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC In a double-insulated Wet!Dry Vac, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a double-insulated Wet!Dry Vac requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac must be identical to the parts they replace. Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac is marked with the words "DOUBLE INSULATED" and the symbol _ (square within a square) may also be marked on the appliances. Key _No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 -- 12 Gallon 113.177720 Pad No. 73180 818806 818802-1 820506 STD611007 820505 818793 818961 818413-2 15534-1 73352 819451-4 9-17816 73317 73316 73164 818231 73102 73185 9-16922 73324 9-17820 73362 73349 814567 SP5532 16 Gallon 113.177321 PaH No. 73180 818806 818802-1 820506 STD611007 820505 818793 818961 818413-2 15534-1 73352 819450-4 9-17816 73317 73316 73164 818231 73102 73185 9-16922 73324 9-17820 73362 73349 809544-3 SP5532 Description Toggle Switch Motor Cover Motor (Includes Key No's. 6, 9, 10 &11) Motor Gasket * Screw, Pan Hd. Ty. "AB" #10 x 3/4 Collector Lid Gasket Spacer Blower Wheel Washer Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20 Lid tFilter Filter Plate Filter Nut Caster Foot Caster Foot with Storage Caster Drain Cap tUtility Nozzle Hose Swivel tHose (Includes Key No. 21) Filter Cage Float Dust Drum Owner's Manual tStock Item - May be secured through the Hardware Department of most Sears Retail Store or Catalog Qrder Houses. *Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally. 22 I N 7 SWAI/ S owner's manual SERVICE 12 OR 16 GALLON FULL BLOWING WET/DRY VAC Service Service Model is available by returning this Vac to the nearest Sears Center/Department throughout the United States. and serial numbers may be found on the handle. MODEL NO. t t3.t 77720 (t2 Gallon) !t3.t 77321 (t6 Gallon) HOW TO ORDER REPAIRPARTS WHEN ORDERING INFORMATION: REPAIR PARTS,ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM 113.177720 113.177320 (12 Gallon) (16 Gallon) Wet/Dry Wet/Dry Vac Vac All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears stores. If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling. Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, Part No. SP5532 Form No. SP5532 IL 60684 U.S.A. Printed in U,S.A. 7/91
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