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Save This Manual For Future Reference SEARS owner's manual MODEL NO. 113.177920 £RRFTSMRN® i Serial Number Model and serial 16 GALLON numbers may be found on the handle. You FULL BLOWING i should record both model and serial WET/DRY VAC ' numbers in a safe place for future use.
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 purposes, this warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from date of purchase.
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To reducethe risk of falls, use extra care To reduce the risk of injury from acciden- tal starting, unplug power cord before when cleaning on stairs. changing or cleaning filter. This Wet/DryVac is double-insulated, Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To eliminatingthe need for a separate unplug,grasp the plug, not the cord.
Introduction Owner's Manual Contents This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house- hold use only. Item Page IMPORTANT NOTE Warranty Information ......Safety Instructions ......... Please Read Caref'ully Introduction ..........Static Shocks Are Common - In dry Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents ......
Float/Cage Assembly NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed, WARNING: For your own safety, because the float is placed in the wrong never connect plug to power source way, use a flat blade screwdriver and insert outlet until all assembly steps the blade near one of the tabs between complete...
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. __,.i Caster Stem 3. Insert the caster feet into the bottom drum, as shown (4 places).
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6. Insert the push button end of the "Pos-I- into the swivel end of the original hose by Lock" hose into the inlet of the vac. The forcing the sections together until they fit hose should snap into place. To remove tightly.
ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) vac will help dry the filter. before commencing operation. The optional Craftsman High Efficiency Safety Goggles are available Filter, stock number 9-17918 will do a bet- Sears retail stores. ter job stopping...
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Moving the Vac Emptying the Drum 1. Should it become necessary to pick the WARNING: To reduce the risk of vac up to move it, DO NOT pick the vac injury from accidental starting, up by the lid handles unless dust drum unplug power...
Maintenance Filter IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of dam- age to the blower wheel and motor, WARNING: To reduce the risk of always reinstall the filter before using the injury from accidental starting, vac for dry material pickup. unplug power cord before changing Filter...
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2. Using both hands, lower the nozzle Wet Nozzle body onto the insert and squeegee with To pick up liquids off a smooth surface, the round opening of the nozzle closest use the 2-1/2" wet nozzle accessory sup- to you. With fingers on the far side and plied with your wet/dry vac.
Repair Parts 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Model Number 113.177920 Always order by Part Number- Not by Key Number WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY 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 Model Number 113.177920...
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£RRFTSMRN® 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...
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