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Save This Manual for Future Reference MODEL NO. 113.177990 VAC WITH CART MODEL NO. 113.169240 / CRRFTSMRN® Serial Number Model and serial 16 GALLON numbers may be found on the handle, COMMERCIAL Youshould record both model and ser_af numbers in a safe WET/DRY VAC place for future use, o assembUy...
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 Craftsman Wet/Dry Vac is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty coverage applies for only 90 days from date of purchase.
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Do not putt or carry by cord, use cord as Extension Cord Length Wire Size 0_50 feet No, 14 handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners, Do not 50q O0 feet No, 12 run Wet/Dry Vac over cord, Keep cord Observe the following...
Owner's Manual Contents This Wet/Dry Vac is Intended for either commercial or householduse, Item Page iMPORTANT NOTE Warranty Information ......2 Safety instructions ....... Please Read Carefully Introduction ..........4 Static Shocks Are Common - In dry Unpacking and Checking areas or when the relative humidityof the Carton Contents ........4 air is low.
Float/Cage Assembly ............NOTE: if filter cage needs to be removed, WARNING'. your safety, because the float is placed in the wrong never connect plug to power source way, use a slotted screwdriver and insert outlet until all assembly steps the blade near one of the tabs between complete have...
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Final Assembly ............... I. Assemble cart to dust drum See sepa_ rate Instructions packed with vac cart 2. Put the t0p on the dust drum by lining up the Vacuum Port with the drain in the dust drum and push down on both handles at once, Make sure that the locking tabs are snappecl in place to PUSH...
Operation ........................... WARNING To avoid fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable gases or flammable vapors such as lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-base paints, gasoline, alcohol or explosive dust such as coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder in the air.
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Emptyirtg Dust Drum Moving the Vac 1 Should it become necessary to pick the JWARNIN_G:To avoid injury from acci- I Identai Stariing, unplug power cordJ vac up to move tt, DO NOT pick the vac up by the lid handles lbefore emptying the:drum.
Dry Filter IWAR"INQ: To avoid i nju from acoi-J 1 Some removal of dry debris cord] Identa! starting, unplug power accomplished without removing the lif- Ibefore changing or cleaning filter° ter from the vac by slapping your hand Cleaning on top of the lid while the vac is turned Your _ter should be cleaned often to 2 For best...
Repair Farts 16-GALLON WET/DRY VAC tVlodel Number 113.177990 Allways order by Part Number - Not by Key Number 113_177990 16 Gallon Part Nee Description 9-16909 t Hose (Includes Key No 2 & 3) 73240 Hard Hose End 73241 Soft Hose End 9-t7816 1"F{iter Assembly (Red stripe)
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'16 GALLON WETtDRY VAC MODEL 113.177990 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, nor should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should b'e done only by qualified service personnel.
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