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Save This Manual For Future Reference SEARS owner's manual MODEL NO. CRRFTSMRN Serial Number Model and serial' 16 GALLON numbers may be found on the handle. You FULL BLOWING should record both model and serial WET/DRY VAC numbers in a safe place for future use.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WETIDRY 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...
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To avoid injury from accidental starting, To avoid falls, use extra care when clean- unplug power cord before changing or ing on stairs. cleaning tilter. This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To eliminating the need for a separate unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Irftroduction Owner's Manual Contents This WeUDry Vac is intended for house- hold use only. Item Page IMPORTANT NOTE Warranty Information ......2 Safety Instructions......... 2 Please Read Carefully Introduction..........Unpacking and'Checking Static Shocks Are Common - in dry Carton Contents ....:.... 4 areas or when the relative humidity of the Assembly ..........
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Flqat/Cage Assembly WARNING: For your own safety, NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed, never connect plug to power source because the float is placed in the wrong outlet until all assembly steps are way, use a fiat blade screwdriver and insert the blade near one of the tabs between the complete and you have read and...
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Caster/Caster Foot Assembly 1. Remove the power assembly from the 7. Turn the drum upright. dust drum and set aside. 2. Turn the dust drum upside down on the floor. 3. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of Caster ._" drum, as shown (4 places).
6.Ir_sert t he softendof the hose,whichis NOTE: The swivel end of the hose is removable if more hoses need to be oppositethe swivelend,intothe vac- uum port directlyabovethe drain. attached for more length from the vac. To remove the swivel portion of the hose, 7.Placethe utilitynozzlesecurelyon the grasp the hose swivel and firmly pull it ou"...
Operation WARNING To reduce the risk of 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, gasoline, alcohol...
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Moving the Vac Emptying the Drum 1. Should It become necessary to pick the vac up to move it, DO NOT pick the vac acc.lden_ start ng unp ug power ARNING: To avoid injury from up by the lid handles unless dust drum cord before emptying the drum.
Maintenance Filter IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the filter before using the vac for dry mate- dental starting, unplug power cord dal pickup. ARNING: To avoid injury from acci- before changing or cleaning filter.
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Wet Nozzle farthest from you.) n _" _' I -" "- -" -" " " "- -" " _'o pick up liquids off a smooth surface, use the 2-112" wet nozzle accessory sup- plied with your wet/dry vac. To use this 2.
Repair Parts 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Model Number 113.177790 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,...
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Repair Parts 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Model N umber t 13.t77790...
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I:RRFTSHRN® 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. 16931116990 Caster 17820 2-112"x7' Hose...
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