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Save This Manual For Future Reference & A/RS o wners manual MODEL NO. 1'13.178060 12 GALLON MODEL NO. 1'13.178080 16 GALLON Serial number Model serial number may be found on tlhe motor cover. You should record both CRRFTSMRN model serial number in a safe place for future...
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WET-DRY VACS. If within one year from date of purchase, this Craftsman Wet-Dry Vac fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE...
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INTRODUCTION TWO VERY IMPORTANT NOTES Please Read Carefully 1. Exhaust Air -- This wet-dry vac is designed exhaust air from three (3) areas around the top half of the vac. Air exhausted from these areas is normal and improves the performance of the vac. 2.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operation Instructions. Do not operate PUSH DOWN vac with any parts damaged or missing. 1.
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PUSH DOWN 4.Turn lid assembly upright and put assembly on the dust drum by lining up the vacuuming opening of the top with the drain of the dust drum and push down on both handles at once. Make su re that the locking tabs are snapped in p!lace to prevent the lid from coming off.
with controls 7. Familiarize yourself ON-OFF features of your vac. SWITCH POWER CORD BLOWING PORT CORD WRAP AREA PORT LID HANDLE DUST DR HOSE STRAP RECTANGULAR CASTER FEET NOZZLE DRAIN CASTERS KEYHOLE SLOT FOR HOSE STRAP OPERATIONS A dry filter is necessary to pick up dry material. you use your vac to pick up dust when the filter is •...
However, you may use the vac to blow sawdust Draining the Drum off of your tools or workbench by placing hose in the exhaust port. WARNIING: To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before emptying the drum. Cord Wrap 1.
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SEARS WET-DRY VAC RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 1-1/2" DIAMETER HEAVY DUTY METAL ACCESSORIES These 1-1/2" Diameter Accessories can be used with any Sears Craftsman Vac provided they are used in conjunction with the 1-1/2" Diameter Hose listed below. 9-16903 9-16905 9-16909 9-16908 The current 1-1/2"...
REPAIR PARTS PARTS LIST FOR WET-DRY VAC 113.178060 & 113.178080 ..
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PARTS LIST FOR WET-DRY VACS 113.178060 & 113.178080 ALWAYS ORDER BY PART NO. - NOT BY KEY NO. WARNING: For your safety, this vac is specially insulated. To avoid electrical shock, fire or injury, use only parts identical to those identified in the parts list. Reassemble exactly as original assembly to avoid electrical hazards.
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owners WET-D RY VAC manual SERVICE Service is available by returning this Vac to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department throughout the United States. MODEL 113.178060 12 GALLON MODEL NO. Model and serial number may be found on the Motor Cover 11:3.178O8O of your Wet-Dry...