Craftsman 113.170170, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...s may be found under cord wrap handle You should record both model and seriaJ numbers in a safe place for future use FOR YOUR SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY I RRFTSMRN 16 GALLON CONVERTIBLE WET DRY VAC assembly operating repair parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Part No SP6411 Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...y 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 reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to Wet Dry Vac use only Sears Craftsman recommended accesso ries Sparks inside the motor can ignite flam mable vapors or dust To reduce the risk of fire or explosion Do not vacuum or use this Wet Dry Vac near flammable or ...

Page 3: ...g Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Wet Dry Vac _ OUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED WHEN SERVICING USEONLY IDENTICALREPLACEMENTPARTS WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose to rain store indoors WARNING For your own safety read and understand owner s man ual Do not pick up hot ashes coals toxic flammable or other hazard ous materials Do...

Page 4: ... partially assem bied Remove the contents from the dust drum and follow the assembly instructions to complete the vac assembly Remove entire contents of carton Check each item against the Carton Contents List Some units may include accessories not shown Notify your Sears Store immedi ately if any parts are damaged or missing Carton Contents List Key Description Qty A 16 Gallon Wet Dry Vac 1 B Hose...

Page 5: ... reduce the risk of per sonal injury or damage to vac be sure to keep hands fingers or any other foreign objects out of the cen ter opening when assembling the float 3 Line up filter cage tabs with the notches in the center ring of the lid 4 Push on the filter cage until the tabs snap into the notches for a secure fit Area 3 Removing Filter Cage If filter cage needs to be removed because the float...

Page 6: ... 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 Plate Filter Red Stripe Threaded _ _ Screw Power L _ _ _ Filter Caster Caster Foot Assembly 1 Remove the power assembly from the dust drum and set aside 2 Turn the dust drum upside down on the floor 3 Insert the caster feet into the bottom of drum as shown ...

Page 7: ...s snap over the lip of the drum Latch Latch NOTE For best appearance of the unit the inlet of the vac should be located above the drain Inlet Drum Drain 4 Insert the push button end of the hose assembly into the inret of the vac The hose should snap into place To remove the hose from the vac press the release button in the hose assembly and pull the hose out of the vac inlet 5 Place the utility no...

Page 8: ...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 O is the symbol for OFF and l is the symbol for ON O OFF I ON Vacuuming Dry Materials 1 The filter must be in correct position at all times to reduce the risk of leaks and possible damage to vac 2 ...

Page 9: ...wer assembly by the latches 2 Lay the power assembly upside down on a clean dry area while emptying the drum or changing the filter 3 Dump the drum contents into the proper waste disposal container 4 If the contents are liquid you may dis pose by using the drain provided in the drum for easy emptying Simply unscrew the drain cap and allow the liq uid to drain completely out of the vac drum WARNING...

Page 10: ... for cleaning up dirt and debris With this new feature your vae is quieter because the blowing port is closed while the unit is used for vacuuming The blow ing air is exhausted through the exhaust filter access door WARNING Always wear safety gog gles complying with ANSI Z87 1 before using as a blower WARNING To avoid injury to bystanders keep them clear of blowing debris If you wish to convert fr...

Page 11: ...f liquids Dry Filter 1 Some removal of dry debris can be accomplished without removing the filter from the vac by slapping your hand on top of the lid while the vac is turned off 2 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 3 After filter removal from vac remove the dry debris by gently tappi...

Page 12: ...drum 1 Dump debris out 2 Wash drum thoroughly with warm water and mild soap WARNING To assure product SAFETY I and RELIABILITY repairs and adjust I ment should be performed by Sears Service Centers always using Sears rep acement parts NOTE If your casters are noisy you may put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make them quieter 3 Wipe out with dry cloth 12 ...

Page 13: ...all 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 in the squeegee Make sure the new working edge is located farthest from you 2 Using both hands lower the nozzle body onto the insert and sq...

Page 14: ...rt No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 17816 9 16937 9 16938 826286 73185 826771 29776 509238 STD611007 10 826772 11 826817 12 15534 1 13 818413 14 STD611011 15 818961 16 826770 Description 1 Filter Red Stripe Filter Plate Filter Nut Drum Cap Drain Foot Caster Caster Cage Filter Float Screw Pan Hd Ty AB 10 x 3 4 Plate Collector Nut Hex Flange Lock 5 16 18 Washer Wheel Blower Screw Pan Hd Ty AB 10 x 1 1 4 Space...

Page 15: ...Repair Parts 16 Gallon Wet Dry Vac Model Number 113 170170 5 15 ...

Page 16: ...retail store 16930 Hose Lock 16964 Extension Wands 16935 Gutter Nozzle 16922 Utility Nozzle 16978 Car Nozzle 17817 Wet Nozzle 16933 Blower Nozzle 16925 Dry Nozzle 16902 Crevice Tool 16934 Hose Grip 16926 14 Floor 16901 Dusting Brush Brush 16947 16948 Inflator Nozzle 17816 Paper Pleated 17916 High Efficiency Filter Filter NOTE Most Accessories Are Available In 2 1 2 Inch And 1 1 4 Inch Sizes 16 ...

Page 17: ...Sawdust Collection Series Whole shop Sawdust Manifold Type Collection System 29964 Radial Arm Saw Dust Collection Kit 29963 Table Saw Dust Collection Kit 29962 17 ...

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Page 20: ...ts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 Ifor nf_rmat_n on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement Ol_t_inlcluii e about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pro Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 SE ARS omeCentraf m The model and serial numbers will be found on the handle When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product...