Craftsman 113.177990 Owner's manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 113.177990

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Type: Owner's manual

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MODEL NO.

113.177990

VAC WITH CART

MODEL NO.

113.169240

Serial

Number

Model and serial

numbers may be

found on the handle,

Youshould record both

model and ser_af

numbers in a safe

placefor future use,

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

/ CRRFTSMRN®

16 GALLON

COMMERCIAL

WET/DRY VAC

oassembUy

operating

repair parts

Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U_S.A,

Part No SP573! 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 ofcharge°

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.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAR-

EST 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 60195

IMPORTANT SAFETY NSTFItUCTaONS

When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow

basic safety precautions includingthe fol-

lowing.

WARNING ,oreduoe

the risk of fire, electric shock, or

injury:

Read and understand this owner's man-

ual and atl labels on the Wet/Dry Vac

before operating, Use only as described

inthis manual. To avoid personal in}ury or

damage to Wet/Dry Vac, use only Sears

Craftsman recommended accessories

Sparks inside the motor can ignite flam.

mabta vapors or dust To avoid firo or

explosion;

o Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry

Vac near, flammable or combustible liq-

uids, gases, or explosfve dusts Itke

'. gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid,

cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas,

" hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust,

grain _ust, or gun powder.

' Do not use WeVDry Vac as a sprayer

for any flammable or combustible liq-

uid

Do not vacuum any'thing 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 chiEdren.

Do not use this Wet/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 unptug by putting on cord To

unplug, grasp the plug, net 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 parrs,

has been dropped, damaged, left out-

doors, or dropped into water, return it to a

Sears Service Center

Do not putt 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,

Do not put any object into ventilation

openings, Do not vacuum with any venti-

la_ion openings blocked; keep free of

dust, tint, hair or anything that may

reduce air flow,,

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all

parts of body away from openings and

moving parts

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

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 }n good condition, Using any

extension cord will cause some toss of

power. To keep the loss to a minimum,

use the folowingtable to choose the mini-

mum wire size extension cord

Extension Cord Length Wire Size

0_50feet No, 14

50q O0feet No, 12

Observe the following warnings that

appear on the motor housing of your Wet!

Dry Vac,,

DOUBLE INSULATED, GROUND-

IING NOT REQUIRED, WHEN

SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTF

CAL REPLACEMENT PARTS,

WARNING:Toa_id electricshock-do not

exposeto ra_*storeindoors.

WARNING: For your own safety, read and

understand owner's manual. Do not pick up

hot ashes, coals, toxic, _le or olher

hazardous r_a_lso Do not use around

explosive liquids or W_ors_

Safety Signa! Words

DANGER: means if the safety tnforma _

lion is not followed someone wile be seri-

ously injured or killed

WARNING: means if the safety informa-

tion is not foltowed someone could be

seriously injured or killed.

CAUTION: means if the safety informa-

tion is not followed someone might be

injured

SAVE THESE gNSTRUCTJONS

The operation of any utility vac can result

in foreign objects being blown into the

eyes, which can resutt in severe eye dam-

age, Always wear safety goggles comply-

Ing with ANSI Z87,t (shown on package)

before commencing operaion, Safety

Goggles are available at Sears retail

stores°

To avoid hearing damage, wear ear pro-

tectors when using the vac for extended

hours orwhen, using it in a noisy area

WEAR YOUR

This Wet/Dry Vac is Intended for either

commercial or householduse,

iMPORTANT NOTE

Please Read Carefully

Static Shocks Are Common - In dry

areas or when the relative humidityof 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 ........................................... 5

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

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

Repair Parts .........................................................10

Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents=====

Remove entire contentsof carton,,Check

each item against the Carton Contents

List, Notify your Sears Store immediately

ifany parts are damaged or missing,

Carton Contents List

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

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

B Handle, Extension (2 pc) ............ 1

C Hose End Hard ....................................1

D Hose End Soft...............................4

E Hose,l-lf2Dia, loft ................... 4

F Carpet Nozzle.............................. t

G Floor Brush Nozzle ..........................!

H Squeegee Nozzle .........................1

J Crevice Tool ............................ 1

K Dusting Brush .............................. t

L Filter (Red Stripe) ..................... 1

M Filter Cage ................................. 1

N Float .................................. t

O Filter Nut .................................. 1

P Filter Plate ..................................... 1

Q Vac Cart ........................................1

includes separate owners manual

and unpacking instructions

Float/Cage Assembly .................................................................................

NOTE: if filter cage needs to be removed,

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°

l Place the lid assembfy of vac upside

down into the drum or on a clean

smooth surface

2 Locate the float, Place the float over

the opening in the center of the lid with

the words "Thts Side Towards Lid" lay-

ing face down over the hoie

w_henWARNING:To avoid personal injury I

or damage to vac be sure to keeP l

hands, fingers, or any other foreign I

objects out of the center opening I

assembling the float; I

3 Line up f{iter 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 s_ots for a secure fit,

because the float is placed in the wrong

way, use a slotted screwdriver and insert

the blade near one of the tabs between

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, follow float/cage assembly

instructions

i t riD"'" embl

F,l e,...=Tlector Ass y

I Carefvlfy slide the fi_ter over the fifter

cage, sliding it over the center ring cov-

ering the 3 sIots 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

circular channel of the filter plate,

4, Place filter nut onto threaded screw

and tighten it, Finger tighten only.

5 Attach deflector to lid with two 8-32 x 1

pan head screws, flatwashers and 8-32

locknuts

NOTE: Lever of Iilter nut should be away

from plate as shown

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this

may deform or crack the filter plate or ill-

ter cage.

NOTE: Your filter has a red stripe that

matches an in-store disptayer When you

visit your loca] Sears store, just remem-

ber the color of your stripe for the correct

size filter

_;;_,----- Rite r Nut

Screw

Final Assembly .......................................................................................................................

I. Assemble cart to dust drum See sepa_

rate Instructionspackedwithvac cart

2. Put the t0p on the dust drum by lining

up the Vacuum Port with the drain in

the dust drum and push down on both

handles at once, Make sure that the

locking tabs are snappecl in place to PUSH

preventthe lidfrom coming off DOWN

3, Locatethe hose and insert the plastic

end into the vacuum o

4_Assemble extension handles, insure

locking button snaps into hole on ether

handla_

5_Place end of hose over small end of _!

extension handle

6, Place appropriate accessory on coltar

andof wands°

7, Familiarize yourself with the controls

and features of your vac as shown

below

Cord Wra p,_

Area _,_ Hose Small End

VaelJ,, /Port

Port

Dust Drum

Collar End

Operation ................................................................................................................................

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°

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of hear-

ing 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 gog-

gles complying with ANS! Z87.1

(shown on Package)before com-

mencing operation_ Safety Goggles

are available at Sears retail stores°

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1.The filter must be in correct position a_

all times 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 ts necessary to pick up

dry material. If you use your vac to pick

up dust when the filter iswet, the filter will

clog quickly and be very difficult to clean

3 if your fitter 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 t0

minutes The clean air rushing through

the vac w_llhelp dry the filter.

Vacuuming Liquids

t When picking up small amounts of liq_

uid the fitter may be left inplace.

2 When picking up large amounts of tlq-

uld we recommend that the filter be

removed, if the filter is not removed, It

will become saturated and misting may

appear inthe exhaust.

3 After using the vac to pick up liquids,

the filter must be dried to avoid possi*

ble mildsw and damage to the filter

4.When the liquidin the drum reaches a

predetermined leve!, the float mecha-

nism wil! rise automatically to cut off

air-flow When this happens, turn off

the vac, unplug the power cord, and

empty the drum. "Youwilt know that the

float has risen because vac airflow

ceases and the motor noise will

become higher in pitch, due to

increased motor speed

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the

vac do not run motor w_thfloat In raised

position

Emptyirtg Dust Drum

JWARNIN_G:To avoid injury from acci- I

Identai Stariing, unplug power cordJ

lbefore emptying the:drum.

I, TO rem0ve lid to empty contents of

drum, simply pull the flexible latches

outward on each side of the lid to

releasefromthedrum

Lid

Moving the Vac

1 Should it become necessary to pick the

vac up to move tt, DO NOT pick the vac

up by the lid handles

Removing the Lid

1 Remove lid assembly from dust drum

Push down on both handles at once,

while pulling out on both flexible locking

tabs With tocking tabs in "out" position,

lift lid away from dust drum

OUT t'.

Flexlbte Locking Tab

2 While holding the latches out, lift the

top assembly up and away from the

drum.

3 Lay top assembly upside down on a

clean area while emptying drum or

changingfilter,

4 Dump the drum contents into the

proper waste disposal container

5 Another option is 'to use the drain pro-

vided in the drum for easy emptyingof

liquids. Simply inscrew the drain cap

and tilt the drumfn a manner so 1heliq-

uid flowsout the drain hole.

IWARNING: To avoid back injury or1

Jfalls, do not lift a vac heaW with liq-_

}uid or debris. Scoop or drain enough I

/contents out to make the vac lightl

!enough to lift comfortably,, j

Cord Wrap

1,When vacuuming is complete, unplug

the cord and wrap it around the motor

cover.

PUSH

DOWN

IWAR"INQ:Toavoidinju fromacoi-J

Identa! starting, unplug power cord]

Ibefore changing or cleaning filter° j

Cleaning

Your _ter should be cleanedoften to

maintain peak vac performance,

Be sure to dry the filter before storing or

picking updry debris

NOTE: This filteris made of highquality

paper designed to stop very smatt parti-

cles of dust The filter can be usedfor wet

or dry pick up Handle the filter carefully

when removing to c_eanor fnstafling it.

Creases in the filter pleats may occur

from installation but creaseswil! not

affect the performance ofthe filter.

Removal

Dry Filter

1 Some removal of dry debris can be

accomplished without removing the lif-

ter from the vac by slapping your hand

on top of the lid while the vac is turned

off

2 For best resuffs 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 tapping the fil-

ter against the inside wall of your dust

drum and the debris will loosen and

fall.

4 For thorough cleaning of dry fitter with fine

dust (no debris) you may run water

through it as described under "Wet Filter'

Wet Filter

To removethe filter for cleaningor

replacement, removefilter nul from the

screw on the filter cage, remove filter

plate and lift off fiiler_

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the

blowsr wheel and motor, always reinstall

the filter before using the vac for dry

material pick-up

WARNING: Do not remove the filter]

cage. it is there to help prevent your|

fingers from getting into the blower|

heel. j

After filter is removed, a wet filter should

be cleaned by running water f,hrough it

from a hose or spigot. Take care that

water pressure from the hose is not

strong enough to damage fitter

IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the

filter for tears or smalf holes. Do not use a

filter wifh holes or tears in it Even a small

hole can cause a lot of dust to come out

of your vac Replace It immediately

Installation

Refer to page 5, "Filter Assembly".

Atlow the filter to dry before re-installing

and storing the vac

Wet/Dry Vac Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................

To keep your We_JDr_ Vac looking its

best, clean the outstde with aclothdamp-

ened with warm water and mild soap

Tocleanthe drum:

t Dump debris out.

2 Wash drum thoroughly

3,Wipe out with dry cloth

WARNING: To assure product

SAFETY t

and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjust- I

ment should be performed by SearsI

Service Centers, always using Sears{

replscement parts. J

NOTE: if yourcasters are no_sy,you may

put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to

make them quieter.

Repair Farts

16-GALLON WET/DRY VAC

tVlodel Number 113.177990

Allways order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

J. , ,

16 Gallon I

Key 113_177990

No. Part Nee Description

1 9-16909 t Hose (Includes Key No 2 & 3)

2 73240 Hard Hose End

3 73241 Soft Hose End

4 9-t7816 1"F{iter Assembly (Red stripe)

5 73317 Filter Pfate

6 73316 Filter Nut

7 809544-3 Drum

8 73185 Drain Cap

9 73362 Fitter Cage

10 73349 Float

11 STD541406 'Nut, Lock No 8-32

12 STD551008 "W'asher, 3/t6 x 1/2 x 3/64

t3 28229-01 D_flector

t4 25969 Gasket

15 STD601005 *Screw, Pan Hd Type 'T' 10-24 x 1/2

16 25972-0! Handle

17 819066 Lid Assembty (Includes Key No 14)

!8 810364-2 Gasket

19 819067 Motor Mounting Plate

20 73352 Nut Hex, Flange 1/4-20

21 15534-1 Washer

22 818413-2 Blower Wheel

23 818961 Spacer

24 819069 Collector

25 STD510802 "Screw, Pan Hd 8-32 x 5/16

26 20866 Gasket

27 73242 Ferrule

28 STD610807 *Screw, Pan Hd Type B No 8 x 3/4

29 STD510810 *Screw, PanHd 8-32x 1

30 818802-8 Motor (includes Key Nos 20 thru 23)

3! STD611010 "Screw, Pan Hd Type B No 10 x 1

32 819074 Motor Cover

33 73239 Dome

34 STD611005 *Screw, Pan Hd Type AB No, I0 x 5/8

35 73t 80 Toggle Switch

36 STD510805 *Screw, Pan Hd 8-32 x 7/16

SP573t Owners Manual

For parts illustration of Vac Cart See model no 113 169240

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

Retail Stores

*Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally

'16 GALLON WETtDRY VAC MODEL 113.177990

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 b'edone 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.

lul

31"----.._

Forthe repair orreplacement partsyouneed

Gall7'am - 7 pro,7 days aweek

t =8OO-366-PART

(1_80D-366-7278)

Forin-home majorbra.d repairservice

Call24 hoursa day,7 days aweek

1-800-4-REPNR

(1-800-473-7247)

Forthe locationofa

SearsRepairServiceCenterinyourarea

Cal! 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

Forinformationon purchasioga Sears

MaintenanceAgreementor toinquire

aboutanexistingAgreement

Call 9 am - 5 pro, _Jlonday-Saturd_y

t =800-827-5655

A me nca's Re_air Spec_,.3fists

The model number will be found on the side of the handle.

When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the

following information:

• Product Type • Model Number

. Part Number o Part Description

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hoffman Estates, tLo 60179 U.&Ao

Part No SP5731 Form No SP573I-2 Printed in U S A 5196

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