Sears 113.177000 User manual

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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

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

/ i

[._I ,zi}

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,

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

16 Gsgen

113.t77006

Pert No.

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,

Repair P_rts ..........

owneP's

manua_

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)

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.

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