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SEARS

owner's

manual

MODEL NO.

113.177805

Serial

Number

Model and serial

numbers may be found

on the back of the motor

cover. You should record

both model and serial

numbers in a safe place

for future use.

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

CRRFTSMRN®

8 GALLON

WET/DRY VAC

• assembly

•operating

•repair parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.

Part No. SP6023 Printed in U.S.A.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY _'_

ON CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY VACS

If within one year from the date of purchase, this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vac

fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of

charge.

If this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vac is used for commercial or rental pur-

poses, this warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from date of

purchase.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT

THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applied only while this product is used in the United

States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have

other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means if the safety information

is not followed someone will be seriously

injured or killed.

WARNING: means if the safety informa-

tion is not followed someone could be

seriously injured or killed.

CAUTION: means if the safety informa-

tion is not followed someone may be

injured.

When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow

basic safety precautions including the fol-

lowing.

WARNING-Toreduce

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 dam-

age to Wet/Dry Vac, use only Sears

Craftsman recommended accessories.

Sparks inside the motor can ignite flam-

mable vapors or dust. To avoid fire or

explosion:

•Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry

Vac, near flammable or combustible

liquids, gases, or explosive dusts, such

as gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid,

cleaners, oil- based paints, natural

gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium

dust, grain dust, or gun powder.

• 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.

Do not vacuum fireplace soot or ash. This

is a very fine dust which will not be cap-

tured by the filter and may cause damage.

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 Wet/Dry Vac with a torn fil-

ter or without the filter installed except

when vacuuming liquids as described in

the operation 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.

Toavoidinjuryfromaccidentalstarting,

unplugpowercordbeforechangingor

cleaningfilter.

Donotunplugbypullingoncord.To

unplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.

Donotusewithdamagedcord,plugor

otherparts.IfyourWet/DryVacisnot

workingasitshould,hasmissingparts,

hasbeendropped,damaged,leftout-

doors,ordroppedintowater,returnittoa

SearsServiceCenter.

Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecordas

handle,closeadooroncord,orpullcord

aroundsharpedgesorcorners.Donot

runWet/DryVacovercord.Keepcord

awayfromheatedsurfaces.

DonothandleplugortheWet/DryVac

withwethands.

Donotputanyobjectintoventilation

openings.Donotvacuumwithanyventi-

lationopeningsblocked;keepfreeofdust,

lint,hairoranythingthatmayreduceair

flow.

Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andall

partsofbodyawayfromopeningsand

movingparts.

SAVE THESE

To avoid falls, use extra care when clean-

ing on stairs.

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.

Observe the following warnings that

appear on the motor housing of your Wet/

Dry Vac.

F_ DOUBLE INSULATED

GROUNDINGNOT REQUIRED

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY

IDENTICALREPLACEMENTPARTS

WARNING: To avoid electric shock -

do not expose to 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 mate-

rials. Do not use around explosive

liquids or vapors.

INSTRUCTIONS

The operation of any utility vac or blower

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 stores.

WEAR YOUR

Use only extension cords that are rated

for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor

condition or that are too small in wire size

can pose fire and shock hazards. When

using an extension cord, be sure it is in

good condition. Using any extension cord

wilt cause some toss of power. To keep

the loss to a minimum, use the following

table to choose the minimum wire size

extension cord.

Extension Gauge

Cord Length (A.W.G.)

0-50 Ft 14

50-100 Ft 12

To avoid hearing damage, wear ear pro-

tectors when using the vac for extended

hours or when, using it in a noisy area.

For dust operations, wear dust mask.

Introduction

This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house-

hold use.

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 rem-

edy is to add moisture to the air with a

console humidifier.

Owner's Manual Contents

Item Page

Warranty Information ............................. 2

Safety Instructions ................................. 2

Introduction ............................................ 4

Unpacking and Checking

Carton Contents ............................. 4

Assembly ............................................... 4

Operation ............................................... 7

Maintenance .......................................... 9

Repair Parts ........................................ 12

Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents m

Remove entire contents of carton. Check

each item against the Carton Contents

List. Some units may include accessories

not shown. Notify your Sears Store if any

parts are damaged or missing.

Carton Contents List

Key Description ........................... Qty.

A Vac Assembly ............................. 1

B Hose Assembly ........................... 1

C Caster Foot w/Storage ................ 4

D Caster ......................................... 4

E Crevice Tool ................................ 1

FHose Lock ................................... 1

G Owners Manual ........................... 1

HFilter Nut ..................................... 1

J Filter Plate ................................... 1

KFilter (Red Stripe) ....................... 1

L Filter Cage .................................. 1

MFloat ............................................ 1

NExtension Wands ........................ 2

O Utility Nozzle ............................... 1

P Car Nozzle .................................. 1

QWet Nozzle .................................. 1

Caster/Caster Foot Assembly

1. Turnthe 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.

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 wilt hear the ball snap

into the socket and the caster wilt swivel

easily when positioning is correct.

6. Turn the drum upright.

_J Caster Stem

Caster_ _Caster Ball

Caster_

Foot Pin

Hole__..

Dust Drum_ _

Float/Cage Assembly

WARNING: For your own safety,

never connect plug to power source

outlet until all assembly steps are

complete and you have read and

understood the safety and operation

instructions. Do not operate vac

with any parts damaged or missing.

•Place the power assembly of vac

upside down into the drum or on a

clean smooth surface.

2. Locate the float• Place the float over the

opening inthe 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.

3. Line up filter cage tabs with 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 fitter cage needs to be removed,

because the float is placed in the wrong

way, use a slotted screwdriver and insert

the blade near one of the tabs between

Filter Assembly

1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter

cage, sliding it over the center ring cov-

ering the 3 slots until the filter stops

against the lid.

2. Place the hole in the filter plate over

threaded screw of the filter cage.

3. Gently push on the filter plate to seat

the rubber ring of the filter inside the cir-

cular channel of the filter plate.

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this

may deform or crack the filter plate or filter

cage.

the filter cage and the center ring of the

lid. Pry the tab out of the slot• Tilt the cage

and lift away from the lid. To replace, fol-

low float/cage assembly instructions•

F,ter

_,_ Cage

°eWe

Float__ ly

Solid End -_"

Cage

(3)

Slots (3)

NOTE: Your filter has a red stripe that

matches an in-store displayer. When you

visit your local Sears store, just remember

the color of your stripe for the correct size

filter•

Filter

Nut-._ Filter

Filter_. _ j Cage

Plate _ _ I"

Red7'

Stripe

Filter F"

Vac Assembly

1. Line up motor cover label above vac-

uum port (located on the front of the

drum).

2. Place power assembly on top of drum

with the handles snug against the drum

channel.

3. Be sure lid completely covers the top of

the drum so leakage does not occur.

4. Push down on top of the handles to

cause the flexible locking tabs to hook

onto the drum lip of the channel.

5. Make sure that the locking tabs are

snapped in place to prevent the power

assembly from coming off. (See inset

below)

6. Insert the flexible plastic end of the

hose, which is opposite the swivel end,

into the vacuum port on the front of the

drum.

7. 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 need to be

attached for more length from the vac. To

remove the swivel portion of the hose,

grasp the hose swivel and firmly pull it

out of the flexible hose. Connect the soft

end of a second hose (accessory #9-

17820) into the swivel end of the original

hose by forcing the sections together

until they fit tightly.

Wrap _

CordArea | ]_ \IVacuumPor t

s"Power Assembly

t_.-_.J--_ Down

_t_/J/_Li i Du

Drum Pull

Channel/__ :] •Out Dru%

.-, I_ _1 Flexible

LIQ,_It ._I Locking

,_ Larger

Drum

Stop _ Flexible

Tab Locking Tabs

Do Not Force Flexible

Tab Beyond Stop Tab

Power

Assembly

Hose

Switch

Power

Cord

Swivel

Utility

Nozzle

Open End

Of Hose

Lock

To Store Your Accessories

1. Slide extension handles and accesso-

ries over the rings on the caster feet.

2. To remove handles and accessories,

lightly rotate and pull upward.

Operation

WARNING

To avoid fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable

gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or vapors include

but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-base paints, gas-

oline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but are not limited

to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. 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 reduce the risk of health

hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

CAUTION: To reduce risk of hearing

damage wear ear protectors when

using the vac for extended hours or

when using it in a noisy area. 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 stores.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this

appliance has a polarized plug (one blade

is wider than the other). This plug wilt fit in

a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug

does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the

plug. If itstill does not fit, contact a quali-

fied electrician to install the proper outlet.

Do not change the plug in any way.

After you plug the power cord into the out-

let, turn the unit on by pushing the switch

from position "O" to position "t". The sym-

bols used on the motor cover are interna-

tional "On & Off' symbols. "0" is the

symbol for "OFF" and 'T' is the symbol for

"ON".

0 =OFF I= ON

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The filter must always be in correct

position to avoid leaks and possible

damage to vac.

2. When using your vac to pick up very

fine dust, it will be necessary for you to

empty the drum and clean the filter at

more frequent intervals to maintain

peak vac performance.

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.

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 about 10 min-

utes. The clean air rushing through the

vac will help dry the filter.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of liq-

uid the filter may be left in place.

2. When picking up large amounts of liq-

uid we recommend that the filter be

removed. If the filter is not removed, it

wilt become saturated and misting may

appear in the exhaust.

3. After using the vac to pick up liquids,

the filter must be dried to avoid possible

mildew and damage to the filter.

4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a

predetermined level, the float mecha-

nism wilt rise automatically to cut off air-

flow. When this happens, turn off the

vac, unplug the power cord, and empty

the drum. You wilt know that the float

has risen because vac airflow ceases

and the motor noise wilt become higher

in pitch, due to increased motor speed.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the

vac do not run motor with float in raised

position.

Emptying the Drum

IARNING: To avoid injury from

accidental starting, unplug power

cord before emptying the drum.

1. To remove power assembly to empty

contents of drum, simply pull the flexi-

ble latches outward on each side of the

power assembly to release from the

drum.

2. While holding the latches out, lift the

power assembly up and away from the

drum.

3. Lay power assembly upside down on a

clean area while emptying drum or

changing filter.

4. Dump the drum contents into the proper

waste disposal container. Dump drum

contents opposite the vacuum inlet to

avoid spillage.

WARNING: To avoid back injury or

falls, do not lift a vac heavy with liq-

uid or debris. Scoop or drain

enough contents out to make the

vac light enough to lift comfortably.

Cord Wrap

When vacuuming is complete, unplug the

cord and wrap it around the handle.

Moving the Vac

1. Should it become necessary to pick the

vac up to move it, DO NOT pick the vac

up by the lid handles unless dust drum

is empty. To avoid dropping the vac due

to latches releasing or possible part

breakage, pick the vac up by the lip of

the dust drum.

Maintenance

Filter

IARNING: To avoid injury from acci-

dental starting, unplug power cord

before changing or cleaning filter.

NOTE: This filter is made of high quality

paper designed to stop very small parti-

cles 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.

Cleaning

Your filter should be cleaned often to

maintain peak vac performance.

Be sure to dry the filter before storing or

picking up dry debris.

IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the

filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a

filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small

hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of

your vac. Replace it immediately.

Removal

To remove the filter for cleaning or

replacement, unscrew the filter nut from

the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift

off filter.

WARNING: Do not remove the filter

cage. It is there to help prevent your

fingers from getting into the blower

wheel.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the

blower wheel and motor, always reinstall

the filter before using the vac for dry mate-

rial pickup.

Dry Filter

1. Some removal of dry debris can be

accomplished without removing the fit-

ter from the vac. Slap your hand on top

of the power assembly while the vac is

turned off.

2. For best cleaning results due to accu-

mulated dust, clean the filter in an open

area. Cleaning SHOULD be done out-

doors and not in the living quarters.

3. After filter removal from vac, remove the

dry debris by gently tapping the filter

against the inside wall of your dust

drum. The debris will loosen and fall.

4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine

dust (no debris), run water through it as

described under "Wet Filter".

Wet Filter

After filter is removed, run water through

the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care

that water pressure from the hose is not

strong enough to damage filter.

Installation

Refer to page 5, "Filter Assembly".

Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling

and storing the vac.

Wet/Dry Vac

To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best,

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 with warm water

and mild soap.

3. Wipe out with dry cloth.

WARNING: To assure product

SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs

and adjustment should be per-

formed by Sears Service Centers,

always using Sears replacement

parts.

NOTE: If your casters are noisy, you may

put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make

them quieter.

Wet Nozzle

To pick up liquids off a smooth surface,

use the 2-1/2" wet nozzle accessory sup-

plied with your wet/dry vac. To use this

nozzle, simply attach the nozzle to the

end of an extension wand.

Connect a second extension wand to the

first, and connect the 2-1/2" x 7' hose to

the extension wand.

Liquids may be picked up by dragging the

nozzle across the surface. The squeegee

will dry the surface as you vacuum.

Replacement rubber for the squeegee

nozzle may be obtained through Sears

Parts. If the rubber becomes worn, itmay

be flipped over for use on the opposite

side or replaced. (Replacement service

part #822256). To reverse or replace the

squeegee:

1. Lay the wet nozzle on a flat surface with

the round inlet opening facing up and

the two latches close to you as shown.

Latches Nozzle

2. Using both hands, position each thumb

on the removable insert, (below the

latches) and two fingers of each hand

on each latch, lift and disengage the

two latches from the tabs on the nozzle

body.

3. Gently pull the latches toward yourself

to remove the insert.

To reinstall the removable insert correctly,

follow these steps:

1. Place the removable insert on a flat sur-

face with the pins positioned upward

and the latches close to you as shown.

Place the rubber squeegee on the

insert, with the pins fitting through the

matching holes inthe squeegee. (Make

sure the new working edge is located

farthest from you.)

2. Using both hands, lower the nozzle

body onto the insert and squeegee with

the round opening of the nozzle closest

to you. With fingers on the far side and

thumbs holding the latches of the

removable insert, flip the nozzle over so

the latches are on the top and the round

inlet opening is facing away from you.

Make sure the squeegee stays on the

insert pins.

3. Press down with each thumb below the

latching tabs until you see and hear the

removable insert snap into the nozzle

body. Snap the latches over the locking

tabs into their original position.

4. Inspect the pins of the insert to make

sure they fit through the holes of the

squeegee and fit into the matching slots

in the nozzle body.

NOTE: If the pins are out of position,

hold the nozzle assembly with both

hands and gently twist in opposite

directions. The insert pins should snap

into proper position.

Twist Twist

Backward Forward

The wet nozzle assembly is ready for wet

pickup use.

Notes

Repair Parts

8 Gallon Wet/dry Vac

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

Model Number 113.177805

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 INSU-

LATED" and the symbol I-_(square within a square) may also be marked on

the appliance.

Key

No. Part No. Description

9-17816

9-16937

9-16938

73347

825727

73137

509238

STD611007

820156-1

816345-1

15534-1

818413-5

818961

825718

822380-3

825640

73180

822256

SP6023

Filter (Red Stripe)

Plate, Filter

Nut, Filter

Drum, Dust

Caster Foot w/Storage

Caster

Cage/Float

Screw, Pan Hd. Ty "AB" 10x3/4

Lid

Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20

Washer

Wheel, Blower

Spacer

Motor (Includes Key No's 10 thru 13)

Cord w/Plug

Cover Motor

Switch Toggle

Squeegee (Not Illustrated)

Owners Manual (Notlllustrated)

Accessories included with unit but not listed above may be purchased at the hardware

department of most Sears retail stores.

1 Stock Item - May Be Secured Through The Hardware Department Of Most Sears

Retail Stores

* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally.

Repair Parts

8 Gallon Wet/dry Vac

Model Number 113.177805

CRRFTSMRN®

Accessories and Attachments

Get more versatility from your Craftsman wet/dry vacuum by adding these accesso-

ries.

Additional wet/dry vac accessories may be purchased at your local Sears retail store

or Sears/Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog.

17820 2-1/2"x7' Hose

16922 Utility Nozzle

16978 Car Nozzle

16964 Extension Wands 16931/16990 Caster

Feet for Storage

17817 Wet Nozzle 16925 Dry Nozzle

16933 Blower Nozzle

16915 Multipurpose 16926 14" Floor

Floor Tool Brush

16947, 16948 17816 Paper Pleated

Inflator Nozzle Filter

16902 Crevice Tool

16901 Dusting

Brush

16939 & 16940

Drum Liners

NOTE: Most Accessories Are Available In 2-1/2 Inch And 1-1/4 Inch Sizes

16934 Hose Grip 16917 Hose Joiner 16930 Hose Lock 16935 Gutter Nozzle

Sawdust Collection Series

Whole-shop Sawdust Manifold-Type Collection System

29964

Radial Arm Saw

Dust Collection Kit

29963

Table Saw Dust

Collection Kit

29962

For the repair or replacement parts you need

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

For in-homemajor brandrepair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

Forthe location of a

SearsRepair Service Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasinga Sears

Maintenance Agreementor to inquire

about an existingAgreement

Call 9 am - 5 prn, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

SEARS

America's Repair SpecJaflst._

The model and serial numbers will be found on the handle.

When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the

following information:

•Product Type •Model Number

•Part Number •Part Description

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL. 60179 U.S.A.

Part No. SP6023 Form No. SP6023 Printed in U.S.A. 9/97

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