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Save This Manual "_ For Future Reference SEARS owner's manual MODEL 113.170340 CRRFTSMRN® Serial Number ! Model and seria! 16 GALLON numbers may be found on the handle. FULL BLOWING should record both model and serial WET/DRY numbers in a safe place for future use.
..FULL ONE YE-ARWARRANTY 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 of charge. If this Craftsmzn...
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To reduce the risk of injury from accidem To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care tal starting, unplug power cord before when cleaning on stairs. changing or cleaning filter. This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To eliminating the need for a separate unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Introduction Owner's Manual Contents This Wet/Dry Vac _is intended for house- hotd use only, Item Page IMPORTANT NOTE Warranty Information ......Safety Instructions ......... Please Read Carefully Introduction ..........Static Shocks Are Common - In dry Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents ......
Float/Cage Assembly WARNING: For your safety, NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed, never connect plug to power source because the float is placed in the wrong outlet until all assembly steps way, use a flat blade screwdriver and insert the blade near one of the tabs between complete have...
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly 7. Turn the drum upright. 1. Remove the power assembly from the dust drum and set aside. 2. Turn the dust drum upside down on the floor. Caster 3. Insert the castek feet into the bottom ,_aSslt e r SBa i_ drum, as shown (4 places).
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6. Insertthe push button end of the "Pos-I- into the swivel end of the original hose by Lock" hose into the inletof the vac. The forcing the sections together until they fit hose should snap into place.To remove tightly. - OR - Purchase a 9-16917 hose-hose connec- the hosefrom the vac, pressthe release tor.
The clean air rushing through ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) vac will help dry the filter. before commencing operation. The optional Craftsman High Efficiency Safety Goggles are available Filter, stock number 9-17918 will do a bet- Sears retail stores.
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Emptying the Drum Moving the Vac 1. Should it become necessary to pick the WARNING: To reduce the risk of vac up to move it, DO NOT pick the vac injury from accidental starting, up by the lid handles unless dust drum unplug power cord before emptying...
Maintenance IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of dam- Filter age to the blower wheel and motor, WARNING: To reduce the risk of always reinstall the filter before using the injury from accidental starting, vac for dry material pickup. unplug power cord before changing...
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Wet Nozzle 2. Using both hands, lower the nozzle body onto the insert and squeegee with To pick up liquids off a smooth surface, the round opening of the nozzle closest use the 2-1/2" wet nozzle accessory sup- to you. With fingers on the far side and plied with your wet/dry vac.
Repair Parts 16 Gallon Wet/Dr!/Vac Model Number 113 170340 Always order by Part Number- Not by Key Number WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY 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,...
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Repair Parts 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Model Number 113.170340 16----- 18 --"_ _) 19 "'_"(_ , _/'_"...
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CRAFTSMAN® Accessories and Attachments Get more versatility from your Craftsman wet/dry vacuum by adding these accesso- ries. Additional wet/dry vac accessories may be purchased at your local Sears retail store or Sears/Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog. 17820 2-1/2"x7' Hose...
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