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MODEL NO.
113.177O2O
12 Ga_Ion
113ol 77000
18 Gal!on
Serial
Number .........................
Model and seriaJ
numbers may' be
found on the handle
You should record beth
model and serJai
numbers in a safe
_lace for futu re use
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ ALL
_NSTRUCT_ONS
CAREFULLY
!2 or 16 GALLON
FULL BLOWING
WETIDRY VAC
_,assembmy
ooperating
o repair parts
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, Hoffmen Estates. IL. 50_79 US A.
Pert No SP5686 _,i ,t4 q,_
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 e defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
If this Craftsman WeUDry Vac is used for commercial or renta! 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 60179
INPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow
basic safety precautions including the fol-
lowing.
WARNING - Toreduce
the risk of fire, e|ectric shock, or
injury:
Read and understand this owner's man-
ual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac
before operating. Use only as described
in this manual, To avoid personal injury or
damage 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 nea r,flammable or combustible liq-
uids, gases, or explosive dusts like
gasoline er 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 combustibIe liq-
uid.
Do not vacuum anything 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.
Toavoid 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
filter or without the filter installed except
for 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.
To avoid injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing or
cleaning filter.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not 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 parts,
hasbeen dropp_od,damaged,,e,t""out
doors,or droppedintowater_et,_r,t toa
SearsServiceCente_
Donot_bLi_OFcanybycold,usecordas
handle,closeadooronco_d,orptIcord
aroundsha_rpedgese comersDoact
runWet/DW Vac over cord Keep cord
away from heated surfaces
Do not handia plug o_ tie Wet/_)W Vac
with wet hands.
Do not pe't any object nts ventilaton
openings, Do not vacuum with any vent lo-
tion openings blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair or anything th_*t nay edL_ce sir
flow.
Keep ha.if, loose c othing, tinge[s, _nd 41
parts of body away from ep_÷engs sr,d
moving parts,
To avoid falls_ use extra care when cean-
ing on stairs.
This Wet/Dry Vsc is do!_bleqnsulated,
eliminating the need tel a separate
grounding system Use on!y identics
replacement parts Read the instructions
for Servicing Double Insulated WetJDry
Vacs before servk;ing
Extension cords }n peo_ condition or that
are too sniag can pose rite s[zd shock haz-
ards, When using an extenson cord be
sure it is in good condition Us]rig any
extenslon cord will cause some loss of
power Tb keep the ioss to s rn]_J_'aunl,
use the ioilowii_g table to chsose the ndn-
hum wi_e size extens o_t cord
Exter_sion Cord Length Wire Size
0.-50 feet No. 14
50-100 feet No 12
Observe the folowing warnings that
appear on the motet i_ousing of you! Wet/
Dry Vsc
m__._._._DOt B _ INSULATED, GROUND-
I "") lING NOT REQURED WHEN
__ SLRv _C ,_,_ USE ONiv _DENT[-
CA[. fq[{RLACEMENT PARTS
ex_e to r_}t-sto[e _-,d_>ors,
WARNI_IG: E_ your o_¢n safe_, read and
ur_ders_r@ cevr_r's n'_,anua_,Do not pk_ up
__otaspca, c._, toxic, flam['m'_b_ or o_her
haza_do_s .,]"l_er_als. DO _Y_ u_ a_o_lr_d
expressive _k_uk_s or ,¢,a_rs.
Safety Sgnal Words
DANGER: means if the sz.fety informa-
tion is not to iowed someone will be sod-
WARNING: means if the safety informa-
tion is not followed someone could be
seriously niured o_ kH!ed
CAUTION: nleans ]f the safety intofma-
tion Is not fo',owed someone mlght be
injuled
SAVE THESE NSTRUCTIOHS
The operation of any utigty vac can resut
in foreign objects being b!own into tl;e
eyes, which can resuit n severe eye dam-
age. Always wear safety gogg!es comply-
ing with ANS_ Z871 (snown on package)
before commencir.g operation Safety
Goggles are avalable at Sears retail
stores.
To avQk;_ hearing damage wear ear pro
rectors _en using the vac for extended
hours or W_"_er_, using _tin a noisy area
introduction
T_ S WelrDry Vacs ,nte_!ad re, _ther
eomr_ erci,:_! or heuseho d use
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please Read Carefully
Static Shocks Are Com{'_ler_ - i;:_ dry
,_eas or whe_ the reia_ive _umid ty of the
a_ is k)w. re r_duce the free Jency of
st tc s ocks r, ,your hort_e ther3eet rem-
edy is to add rno%tura to the air with a
cor_ oe h_,mqd fier
Owner_ Manual Contents
_tem Page
Wa!faritf/ hforo atiotl ................. 2
Safety nstL_etions ............. 2
_troduct on ........ 4
Unpacking m_d Check ng
Cartor_ Co!fitents .............. 4
Assemb y ............................. 4
Opener;on ...................... 7
t_al_teiar :e ............................ 9
Repa;r Pats ................... 10
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
Remove or!ire c<s<stet_tsof ¢_rto_s Check
each tern agaF_st the Cario_ _,Contents
[.st Notfy your Sea_s Stole immed ately
f any parts are damaged or missing
Carton Contents List
Key
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
i
J
K
De,erUption .......................... Qty
Vac AsseP_; y ................... 1
Hose Asserr_biy ............................
Lft !fly NoZZ;e............................ I
(;ast_r ...................................... 4
Owners M_ F_aal .......................... t
Fi!ter/Red S_dpe} ....................... 1
F_oat........................................... !
Filte_ Piate ................................. !
Filte_ Nut ............................. 1
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Caster/O ster Feet Assembly -
1 Tub ti}e dust d_um upside down o_]
the floor
2 !nsert the castel feet rite fhe bottom of
drum, as showr_ {4 p'{aces)
3 Push on tie caster foot until the foot is
fJ_,'shwith bottom of the dust @urn
4 Insert the cas!er stem into the socket
of the caster foot as shown (4 places)
5. Push on the caster until the bail on the
caster stem is _nserted aft the way into
the socket Ycu wi'J be able to hearthe
ball snap into the socket and the
caster wit! swve easly when position°
mgs correct
6 Turn the drum upright
WAR}@NG:Fat yoti" owt_safety
ou1iet_lti ati ass..mhy stepsa_e
tour;plateand_ou }1ve readal_(
ul de_stood the safety and o_;_e_atiol
any pa(t_ tal_ag_-d or l_Tissin 9,
:_,-(o _'_ 'Jd ?,!;,_?q'_y r, ',q!: pside
]©w1 }to _'@ (: iF ) Of _ ;@_t
/ 0011 S![tK;()
;' £C t h_:" flcai ;:i ce ti}e !]OAt _A
thaw _ds iis Sde awards{ d i::y
}p_slaC,_ :l_w ove't e .oe
N(]E: i fit c,:ge ne_M h) be, _a_ or®
c_eta_i_ t_ t!oet is _iaced i_';tiT@ Wt<)f!g
way _5e a siolt÷d eclewdtiv_ a_!d i!]se_t
ti_@ b1_(_e _e_ ae8 o? t,_ tabs betw_e_s
the ti_ter cage _d li_e eentel _i_]g Ol 1i7÷
lid P_y the tab out at th_ slot, ]i_t the (;age
arid ]fit away flora the lid _ _eplace f{_i
iow 11o_ticaqe _seet_!biy i_istrt!c_io!_s
3 ]_et_ fiite ;a{! _tabs with the sotsir
tl_ c$_lte_ itr_g of the iid assembly
,I i>_sh o/_ the fiiter ceg_ t_tiJ the t_Ds
sliao itit() _he slots to[ a S@(;k]_etit
I (:a_eiAly sde the filte ave the filte
ca';e, siding ;1over tiie cei te_ ring coy
er! 9 t e 3 sots _!/ti the fiber st ps
agei st t_eld
2 P_aee the toie t!e fiite piate over
tivettd÷d sc_ew o" the fi!ter cage
_} Gently pHeh op fie fiber ps.te to seat
the t _bbel _eg of the fiiter insde the
circula! cha tr_e of the fiber plate
S Pace t',ter ru_ onto threaded screw
ndtgifie_ tdowt binge tghtenoely
NOT£: eve f ire ,_t s c,.cibe away
t S'OW"
1i_4PORT_t_l ]: -
,.,' ,,,.,tqt ;;n ":_
R'8i "I O , , +\ _ _ ie D %¢eO_tli" , ' _ ''
NOT£; '¢ou_ filer has a red stripe _at
starches a_ in-sto!e dispiayei Wie_ _ you vat
yam ioca Sea!s store jESt rel_ersbe' _de
colo_ of y(u stripe for the co_rect size f!te_
sw_ve/endo_theseearidteevacs
_esdyforu_se
MOTE:Theswv'e/e:tdofthehoseis
removablef morehoses_eedto be
attactsedforrrlofe_eRf}thfronthevac
]o_emo_etheswve!portio_ofthehose,
graspthehoseswveat_dft_4ypu_!it
outoft_efie×b!eioseCo_ectthesoft
endof asecond_ose(accessory#9
17B20)!Itatheswveendoftheolgnal
hosebyforengfhesec!}onstogetler
_ntitheyfittighty
To Store Your Accessories=--,,- ....
I Slide extensbn ha,,YJies and accesso-
_tee over _he rings on the caster feet
I 1/4" acees_0Hea fit over the inz_e_
ring, and the 21/2" accessories fit over
lhe oute_ ring
2 _'o remove ham:Jtes and accessories,
_ighity iotate and pull upward
Operation .......
WARNING
[o avoid fire or exp_osior_, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable gases
or flammable vapors such as _ighter fhlid, cleaners, oil-base paints, gasoline,
alcohol or explosive dust such as coat, magnesium, grain or gun powder in the
air. Do not vacuum explosive d_Jst, flammable or combustible liquids or hot
ashes. Do ;_ot use this vac as a sprayer for any flammable or combustible Hqufd.
To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials. To
avoid electrical shock do not expose to ram. Store vac indoors. Unplug power
cord before changi_g or cleaning filtel or emptying the dust drum.
CAUTION; To _educe the risk of hear-
ir_g damage _¢ear ear protectors when
using the vac for exte_tded hours or
Iwhen using it in a noisy area, [he
operation of ariy ut_tity vac can result
in foreign objects being blown it_to
the eyes which can result in severel
eye damage, Always wear safety gog- [
gee compyng with ANSI Z87.1 !
i{show_i on Package) before corn- I
mencing operatioo, Safety Goggles i
lare available at Sears rata storesL__ _
]b edJce the risk o eectr]c shock this
appihnce has a poi:rzed p @ (ore
blade s wide_ tha_ the otile0 This p!Lg
wi]i fit in a pc arized outlet c_fly o_'e way f
the p._g does r_ot fit tuly in tRe out at,
_eversethepi f If tsti]doesnotfit con
tact i qii f}ed electrcian to instal the
prope outiet _,}o _'ot change rise pug ,_
a!y way
Vacuuming Dry _,_aterials
i Ti_e fiiter n _st be r, co eclpostonat
all times to avoid ieake and possible
damage to vac
2 When _slt_,g your vac to pick Up very
fine dust, it wiil be necessa/y for you _o
amply the d_um and ciean the filial at
_ore hequelit ir_tatv_!s to r_i_]tsi r_
peak vac pedo_rnarlce
NOTE: A d_y flite! _s necessaly to pick up
dry ma!e_ia} if yo_ use your vac to pick
up dust when ti_e filter is we1, the filter wii!
clog quickly a<_cib_ rely difficult to ciear_
3 If your fi!ter swet but you need to use
t{e w[c to pick up dry mate_ ai you can
qicky dW the fi}ter ,oy _im_k_g the v c
without hose a4tached for about 10
minJteS the cea_/ a_ lush}_gthtough
t eva( wil he}p dry the filtel
Vacuuming Liquids
1 Wi_en pickit_g up small amounts of q
u;d the flier may be left }n p!ace
2 When picKir_g ip la!ge amounts of iq-
uid we recommend that the fiiter be
removed if the fire[ is not removed it
wil become saturate_ and misting may
appear n the exhaust
3 After using the vac to pick up Jquide,
the fitter m Jet be dried to avoid possi-
ble mildew and damage to the filter
4 When the lquid n the drum reaches a
predetermined _evel the float mecha
nsm wi!i r_se a _tornaticaly to cut off
ab-f]ow When this happens, turn oft
the vac, unplug the powel cord, and
empty the drum '/ou wiP, know that the
float has risen because vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise wll
become higheI _n pitch, due to
ncreased motor speed
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
vac do not run motor with float in rafsed
position
Emptying Dust Drum
'WARN_NG: To aVC4d iniu_y from acci!
o_arl_n 9 enplug po_zer cor(_ I
before _rnptying lt_e d_o_, __ _,..
dsurn simpy pu th8 _o_ibe !a_,cbes
oP#ard ot_ aact, side of the i8 18
2 _Jsi_ hgd_ !_se ia.%_s OUl _t the
1o_, assomby ¢_ and away 1tom fl'_;
qs_s
3 Lay lop asse_s_y upsde dowr on a
4_v, ales _',bie et_s_?lixr'g drug,se_
csasg _g!te_
4 D;_ _ _: d 7f_ Coqt rlls ii)t@ the
_ ep<_:was!ed:_posa containe_
5 A (:,lb,?_ plon s !o u_,e t_e d_ar" p:o_
_d_,d ndw _ @:m _OI ea y_,pt_r_gol
q_d:, S_ ply -_,:¢/ew !h_ d:ain cap
a:d!i_te ::aua:_e_ scth4_i;q
d f',o,os O,x_1_4 dran bo_e
! fails, do not lift _ vac heavy wi_h liqq
i uid ot debrlm S(:oop or drain enough|
contents out to reake the vac light I
enough to !lit cornlortably
Cord Wrap
\_¢ _ r_ v cu ;:m!l!_ is cornpl(_te, _mp (_g lh_:
Moving the Vac
Shou!d I become neces:ss<y10 pck the
VSC up to move t, [:_0 "x_OT _ ck the vac
u[/ by the ik_h;:ndles
Blowing Feature
_?urvac!estu_es Fu_l{_owng t _as
t_;,.,csf;abiity Io....bow ss::wd ._s: and oI be_'
_b_ _- Foow the s_/_s b÷!ow 1o use
_ou_ vac as a b!ower
IWARNING: A{ways wear safe#_ gog.
Igloo complying with ANSi Z87.!
Lbefore using as a blower. _.]
[WAR[_ING: 1/o avoid mlury to
Ibys_anders_ keep them clear of blow-!
ling debris, i
2 t%;et soft er.d c_ par r_ se :to iics,,,:lg
pod
30ptiona} A_ach eX_enson wane to
swive_erd O_ho%e t_e ; ace 8 _.'lower
r_C:ZZ_ Or 1,21@W&fsq
-_ _,lrt_ VaC Of%ar3d you a!e !ea(_y to US!
y:?_ *z8 as a bbwer
Sea_5 re* or,'monded i_coessorl< ->are
av;_iabieaiSea_s!et_Istores [r_e%e,?5
_ ower Nozzi_ Slock N') 9 !6933 nJ
,a a.e,_ ab.k ,_, 9-16964 are
_ecc;ni'_qer de i for bowing deb_ s
Sef_ Er_
Filter Maintenance
I WARNING: To avoid iniury from acci-
'de__tal starti_ unph_g power cord
i before charsging or c!ea[ling fitter, 4
Cleaning
_sk:x te Shoal d be eFeu ]ed eftel to
r aqt1_ s p akvscpefo_ance
Be et_r_ to dry the fiiler beio_e sto_ir_g oT
psi<i g .)(by leb s
NOTE: ]'i is f _t;,_ is macse of -gi_q ,_dity
bate _m-_:_dtost(pve_ sm_ pati
C :'sOt OUSt !_ / fte Ca _oO Lsed fOiW/'t
rd_ pck_F H _ce efltPrcsef fly
W_!_' ; rTlO/]/{;_ tO 0 iT :t:_iJ !t
_/ ihff p:_: ts n13y occil
rOT St:, -_iO1 ,,recesses% i_ot
Removal
;0 lemovq t_:: f t4_ for C_e?.'N_3(Jor
fe;:s:C(qser:t, _er_iove fJV-r ]tt hoT! tie
SCreW Oil ti_e filter csge _e_1ove fiiter ¸
p ,te a d iftofft_ter
I_*,{PORTANT: ie ;,v@d damage _o the
[ ow<r w}e_1 ;mi _qoto sways ter_st?_',
t e fi}te; be{o_e t,s g the vaa for dry
n'ate ia p}ck _p
WARNING: Do not remove the fitterl
|
icage. I. ts there to help prevent your|
,fingers from getting nto the blower|
[wheel j
Wet/Dry Vac Maintenance
Dry Filter
i Some re!sovai of dly debts can t_e
accol _f;,s_,ed w thout l er,qowng the fil
ter from ti_e vac by a]app[l_g you_ hand
o_ top of _be }id wi!i_e the wc is turned
off
2 Fe_¸ best resuits of eiearli_g due to
_ccu_/_]ated dust, clean the f}lte/¸ in an
oper_area C_e_r_i_g SHOULD be done
otltdoofs al_d llot ir_the living quarte_
Aft÷_ filte_ rePiovai fron! vae_ remove
the dly de_)_is by get, fly tapping the fil-
ie_¸ ag_i_e_ the reside wail o_ your dust
drum and th÷ debris will ioose!_ and
faii
4 For thorough clea_'_ir_gd dry fi_erwith fine
qus_ (!_o debds} you may run water
t!_ou_!_ r_as described urlder "Wet Filte¢'
Wet Fi_ter
Afte_ filtel s emoved, a wet fiiter shouid
beeeaned by unnngwaterthlough t
frorf! _,i_ose ol spgot Take care that
wxte_ [)[esstii8 from the hose s not
st_o_ g enough to damage f}ter
iMPORTANT: After c',ean ng, check the
filter for tears or smali hoies Do Rot use a
filte_withhoesortea_sinit Evei_asmal!
ho!e can cause a lot of dust to come out
of yourvac Repiace it immediately
Installation
Refer to page 5 'Filter Assembly"
Aiow the fiiter to dry before re nstatling
and storing the vac
_b keep you_ WeffDry Vac ',ooking ts
pest, :lean the o_Jteide wth a cloth damp
esed with warm water and mid Soap
:b ciea_ the drun
I Cumpdebrsout
3 Wpe out w}th dry coth
IWARNING: To assure product SAFETY]
and RELIABiLiTY, repairs and adjust-_
ment should be performed by Sears|
Service Centers, a_.#ays using Sears|
rep acement parts, j
NOTE: If your casters ate !_oisy you may
put a drop of oii or', the r@ier sh_dt, to
make them quieter
12 & 15-GALLON WET/DRY VACS
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
Model Numbers 113.177000 & 113o177020
WARNING
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WETIDRY VAC
In a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac, two systems of _neulation are provided
instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a doubleqnsulated
appl ance, nor should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a double-insu-
lated We_Dry Vac requires extreme care and knew_edge of the system, and
should be done only by qualified service personnel. Repmaeement parts for a
double-insulated Wet!Dry Vae must be identical to the parts they replace. Your
double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac is marked with the words "DOUBLE INSULATEJD"
and the symbol r_(square within a square) may also be marked on the eppli-
shoes.
t 2 Ga|lon
1t3.177020
Part No. Description
Key
No,
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
fO
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
t8
19
20
21
22
23
24
73180
818806
818602-1
820506
STD611 O07
820505
81"8793
818961
818413-2
15534-1
73352_
819451-4
9-1"7816
73317
7331"6
9-16931
73102
73185
9-16922
73324
9-17820
73362
73349
814567
T
16 Gsgen
113.t77006
Pert No.
4
73180
818806
818802-7
820506
STD611007
820505
818793
818961
8184132
f5634-1
73352
819450-4
9_17816
733i7
73316
g-16931
73102
731"85
9-16922
73324
9-1"7820
73362
73349
609544-3
Toggle Switch
Motor Cover
Motor (Includes Key No's 8,9,10 &l 1)
Motor Gasket
Screw, Pan Hd. Ty "AS" 10x3/4
Collector
Lid Gasket
Spacer
Blower Wheel
Washer
Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20
Lid
1.Fiffer _Red Stripe)
Filter Plate
Filter Nut
1"Caster Foot with Storage
Caster
Drain Cap
1"Utility Nozzle
Hose Swivel
t Hose (Includes Key No. 20)
Filter Cage
Float
Dust Drum
- SP5686 SP5686 Owners Manual
' Stock item - May Be Secured Through The Hardware Department Of Most Sears
Retail Stores
* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally,
10
Repair P_rts ..........
16
Ig
21
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SERVICE
MODEL NOS.
113.177020
12 Gallon
113,177000
16 Ga_on
IF YOU NEED
REPAIR SERVICE
OR PARTS:
For Repair Service, Call
this Toll Free Numbe_:
1-800-4:REPAIR
(1-800-473-7247)
For replacement parts
information and order-
ing, call this felt free
number_
1-800-FeN-PART
(1-800-366-7278)
J
12 or 16 GALLON
FULL BLOWING
WETJD RY VAC
Service is available by returning this Vac to the nearest
Sears Service Cenler/Departrnent throughout the
United States,
Model and serial numbers may be found on the handle.
When ordering repair parts, always give the fotIowing
information:
PART NUMBER PART DESCRtPTION
MODEL NUMBER
113.177020 (12-Gallon)
113.177000 (f 6-Gallon)
NAME OF _TEM
Wet!Dry Vac
All parts listed may be ordered from any, Sears Service
Center and most Sears stores. If the parts you need are
net stocked locally, your order wilt be electronically
transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center
for handling,
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 UoS.A.
Pall No. SP5686 Form No. SPS686-2 Printed in U.S.A_ 1/95
/