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SEARS
owner's
manual
Model No.
113.169240 '
Serial
Number
Model and serial number may
be found on the back of the
bracket-handle. You should
record both model and serial
numberina sere placeforfuture
use.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
I:RRFTSMRN
COMMERCIAL DUTY
VAC CART
Fits Most 16 Gallon
Craftsman Wet Dry Vacs
• assembly
• operating
• repair parts
• _,. •
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
PartNo. SP5389 FormNo. SP5389-2 Printedin U.S,A.
Introduction
Thiscartisdesignedespeciallyfor usewith Craftsman16
gallonWetJDryVacs only. Forbest results,be sureto fol-
lowthese instructions.
Table of Contents
Section Page
Introduction.................................................................. 2
Tableof Contents ........................................................ 2
Unpackingand CheckingContents ............................. 2
Listof LooseParts .................................................... 2
Assembly..................................................................... 3
Section Page
Tool Required ............................................................ 3
Maintenance ................................................................. 6
Castersand Wheels .................................................. 6
Frame and Handles ................................................... 6
Repair Parts ................................................................. 8
Unpacking and Checking Contents
List of Loose Parts
Key DncrlpUon Qty.
P PlasticHandle Bracket........................................... 1
Q LeftLeg.................................................................. 1
R RightLeg ............................ :.................................. 1
S Tote........................................................................ 1
T Metal Handle.......................................................... 1
U 3"Caster................................................................ 2
Key Description Qty.
V 10"Wheel .............................................................. 2
W Caster Feet.................... ,....................................... 2
X Cradle, Right.......................................................... 1
Y Cradle, Left............................................................ 1
Z Axle........................................................................ 1
A
B
D
E
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Bag Of LooseParts - Containingthe following:
L Ring,Retaining 1/2 ................................................ 2
M Screw,Type AB#10 x 3/4 ...................................... 4
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2
Phillips Screwdriver
Pliers
If any parts are missingor damaged, stop and contact
your Authorized Service Center, Do not assemble until
you have all the parts.
1.Turnthe drumupside downon the floorwiththe drain
facing you.
2. Insert (2) caster feet into the bottom of drum as
shown. Lighttaps with a hammer may be needed to
fullyseat the casterfeet.
Front
Caster
3. Locate the rightand lefthand legs.Separate the legs
from the molded connection.Locate the rightand left
cradles. Separate the cradles from the moldedcon-
nections.
4. Insert right and left legs into right and left cradles.
(Slot on legshouldlineup with holeon cradle)
5. Rotate drumso thatdrain faces away from you.
6. Hold right leg in right hand and right cradle in left
hand.
7. Line up right cradle stem with hole in drum. insert
stem intohole in drum and positionlip on leg behind
lipon drum. Lighttapswith a hammer maybe needed
to fully seat the rightcradle.
8. Repeat step6 for leftcradleand leftleg.
Stem
Cradle ._
Right _"
Cradle
S Left
on Drum
Assembly (continued)
9. Mount (1) retaining ring onto one end of axle. Using
pliers,snap retainingring intogrooveon axle.
10. Slidewheel ontoopen end of axle.
11. Slide open end of axle thru cradle left and left leg,
makingsure the leg slot linesup withthe cradlehole.
Slidealltheway throughthecradle rightand rightleg.
Light taps with a hammer may be required to fully
insertaxle.
Cradle
Righ_
Cradle
Left
II
Open
End
Left Leg ..j_i
Axle
w/Wheel
12. Slide wheel onto open end of the axle and mount
secondretainingring.
Retaining
Ung
• Wheel
13. Insert the caster stem intothe socket of the caster
footas shown. (Frontcastersonly)
14. Push on the casteruntilthe ballon the caster stem is
insertedallthe way intothe socket.Youwillbe ableto
hear the ballsnap intothe socketand the casterwill
swiveleasilywhen positioningiscorrect.
15. Flipdrumuprightsoas to restontwocasters and two
10"wheels.
Socket
4
16.Slide plastichandle bracket ontoright and left legs.
17. Slide metal handle into (2) holes on plastic handle
bracket.
18.Align holesin handlewith holein legand plastichan-
dle bracket.
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Metal Handle
Plastic
Handle Bracket
19. Install (2) #10 x 314 screws into (2) holes on legs with
(2) matching holes on handle for each side.
NOTE: To adjust height, slide metal handle up till one hole
is visible on each side. The (2) holes on legs should then
line up with (2) holes on metal handle.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal Injury or dam-
age to unit from handle failure, make sure the SCIONSare
fully screwed in and snug, but not so tight they crack the
p astic.
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Assembly (continued)
20. Locate(2) tabson plastichandlebracketand position
(2) slots on tote, Slide tote down over (2) tabs on
bracket.
Tabs
Handle
Bracket
ToteJ
Slots
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury:
Before Each Use
• Check for missing, damaged or broken pads.
Repair any damage and replace any missing
parts before using cart.
During Use
To reduce the risk of being struck by or pulled
down by a rolling vac:
• Block the casters on any uneven or sloped sur-
face before starting to vacuum.
• Use extra care on uneven surfaces that let the
cart tip or rock.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of back injury, falls or
impact from falling vac: Limit the weight in the drum
before lifting the vac or moving it up or down stairs.
For liquids, drain the vac drum. For heavy, dry me-
dia, empty the vac drum. Get help when you need to
life the vac to empty It, or tip the drum over on it's
side and pour the media into a disposal container.
Maintenance
Casters and Wheels
Should your cart become hard to roll or squeak, you
shouldplace twoor three drops ofgeneral purposeoilon
each wheel at the axle.
Frame and Handles
Your metal handle isplatedto prevent rust,however, liq-
uidsand corrosivedebris shouldbe wiped offwitha soft
clothshouldtheycome in contactwith the handle.
Repair Parts
Parts List for Vac Cart Model No. 113.169240
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Part No. Description
818438 Handle
818437 Bracket,Handle
818435 LeftLeg
STD581050 Ring,Retaining 112"
809862 10"Wheel
818431 Axle
818433 Cradle, Left
818439 Caster Foot
Key
No
9
10
11
12
13
Pa_ No.
819429
818434
818436
806742-5
73248
508134
SP5389
Descrtption
Caster
Cradle, Right
Right Leg
,_LScrewTY AB #10 x 3/4
Tote
Bag of LooseParts
(NotIllustrated)
Owners Manual (Not Illustrated)
* Standard hardware item - may be purchased locally,
I_,WARNING: These parts are important to the safety of this product. Do not substitute with common parts. I
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SEARS
owner's
manual
Model No.
113.169240,
The modelnumber of yourCom-
mercial Duty Vac Cart will be
found on the back of the handle
bracket.
When requesting service or
orderingparts, always provide
thefollowing information:
•ProductType
• Model Number
•Part Number
•Part Description
COMMERCIAL DUTY
VAC CART
Fortke repairorreplecementparisyouneed
(;all7 am- 7 pm,7 daysaweek
1-800-366-PAITT
(1-800-360-7278)
Forin-homemajorbrandrepairservice
Call24 hoursa day,7 daysa week
1-800-4-REPAIR
(1-800-473-7247)
Forthe locationofa
SearsRepairServiceCenterin yourarea
Call24 hoursa day,7 daysa week
1-800-488-1222
Forinfornmtlononpurchasinga Sears
MaintenanceAgreementor toinquire
aboutanexistingAgreement
Call9 am - 5 pro,Monday-Saturday
1-800-827-6655
SEARS
_ t998 Emerosn Electric Co.
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP5389 Form No. SP5389-2 Printed in U.S.A. 12/98
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