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Craftsman 113.178490 Owner's Manual

16 gallon double insulated wet/dry vac

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__ARS
owners
manual
MODEL NO.
113.178490
16 GALLON
DOUBLE
INSULATED
WET/DRY
VAC
Serial
Number
Modelandserialnumbermaybe found
on the motorcover.
You should record both model and
serial number in a safe place for future
use.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
SEAIRS/ r.RI1FT$MI1N
16 GALLON
PROFESSIONAL
WET/DRY VAC
• assembly
• operating
• repair parts
Sold by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A.
Pad No. $P5384
Printed in U,S.A.

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  • Page 1 • Save This Manual For Future Reference __ARS owners manual MODEL NO. 113.178490 16 GALLON DOUBLE INSULATED WET/DRY Serial SEAIRS/ r.RI1FT$MI1N Number Modelandserialnumbermaybe found on the motorcover. You should record both model and 16 GALLON serial number in a safe place for future use.
  • Page 2: Warranty Information

    FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY 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 ma- terial or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WEAR YOUR The operation of any utility vac 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 or catalog stores.
  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY float/cage assembly WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understood safety and operation Instructions. Do not operate vac with any parts damaged or missing. 1.
  • Page 5 NOTE: If the filter cage needs to be removed, because the float is placed in the wrong way, use a slotted screwdriver and apply the slotted end to one of the filter cage tabs. Push in on the tab and lilt the cage up. Tilt the filter cage slightly away from the open slot to release the other two tabs, Pull the cage away from the lid.
  • Page 6 caster/caster foot assembly 1. Turn the dust drum upside down on the floor. 2. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of drum, as shown (4 places). CASTER 3. Push on the caster foot until the foot is flush with CASTER bottom of the dust drum.
  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATIONS WARNING 4. When picking up large amounts of liquid, we recom- mend that the filter be removed. If the filter is not removed, it will become saturated and misting may To avoid fire or explosion caused by the igniting of appear in the exhaust air from the handles.
  • Page 8: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE filter maintenance I_-'--_- FILTER NUT WARNING: Unplug power cord before changing or FILTER PLATE cleaning filter. NOTICE: This filter is made of high quality paper designed to stop very small particles of dust. The filter can be u sealfor wet _--- FILTER or dry pick up.
  • Page 9 Hose Grip 9-16925 Dry Floor Nozzle 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. 9.16909 9-16904 9-16906 9-16907 9.16908...
  • Page 10 PARTS LIST FOR 16 GALLON ELECTRONIC WET/DRY VAC 113.178490...
  • Page 11 PARTS LIST FOR 16 GALLON ELECTRONIC WET/DRY VAC 113.178490 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part Part Description Description Dust Drum 73321 Motor Cover 73191 Filter Nut 73313 73316 Variable Speed Knob Filter Plate 814957 73317 Screw, Flat Hd.
  • Page 12: Repair Parts

    Vac to the near- est Sears Service CentedDepartment throughout United States. MODEL NO. Model and serial number by be found on the Motor 113.178490 Cover of your Wet/Dry Vac. 16 GALLON DOUBLE INSULATED WET/DRY HOW TO ORDER...