Sears Craftsman 113.177905 Owner's Manual page 3

Toavoidinjuryfromaccidental s tarting,
unplugpowercord beforechangingor
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 Van is not
working as it should, has missing parts,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to a
Sears Service Center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not
run Wet]Dry Vac over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
Do not handle plug or the Wet]Dry Van
with wet hands.
Do not put any object into ventilation
openings. Do not vacuum with any venti-
lation openings blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair or anything that may reduce air
flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
To avoid falls, use extra care when clean-
ing on stairs.
This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated,
eliminating the need for a separate
grounding system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the instructions
for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Wet/
Dry Vac.
"_ OUBLE INSULATED u
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED
WHEN SERVICING USEONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
WARNING: To reduce the rlsk of
electrlc shock - do not expose to
rain. store indoors.
WARNING: For your own safety, read
and understand owner's manual. Do
not plck up hot ashes, coals, toxlc,
flammable or other hazardous mate-
rials. Do not use around explosive
liquids or vapors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The operation of any utility vac or blower
can result in foreign objects being blown
into the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear safety goggles
complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on
package) before commencing operation.
Safety Goggles are available at Sears
retail stores.
To avoid hearing damage, wear ear pro-
tectors when using the van for extended
hours or when using it in a noisy area.
For dust operations, wear dust mask.
Use only extension cords that are rated
for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor
condition or that are too'small in wire size
can pose fire and shock hazards. When
using an extension cord, be sure it is in
good condition. Using any extension cord
will cause some loss of power. To keep
the loss to a minimum, use the following
table to choose the minimum wire size
extension cord.
Extension Gauge
Cord Length A.W.G.
0-50 Ft. 14
50-100 Ft. 12
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