Important Safety Instructions - Craftsman 113.177720 Owner's Manual

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
material or workmanship, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS
SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applied only while this product is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow basic safety precautions
including the following.
WARNING -1.o
reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
Read and understand this owner's manual and all labels on the
Wet/Dry Vac before operating. Use only as described in this
manual. To avoid personal injury or damage to Wet/Dry Vac,
use only Sears Craftsman recommended accessories.
Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust.
To avoid fire or explosion:
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet!Dry Vac near, flammable or
combustible liquids, gases, or explosive dusts like gasoline
or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural
gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or
gun powder.
• Do not use Wet!Dry Vac as a sprayer for any flammable or
combustible liquid.
Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
To avoid health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum
toxic materials.
Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
Do not allow to be used as a toy, Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
Do not use this We/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter
installed except for vacuuming liquids as described in the
operations section of this manual.
Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing, Turn off Wet/Dry Vac
before unplugging.
To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord
before changing or 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 Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, 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 Vac with wet hands.
Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum
with any ventilation 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 cleaning 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.
Extension cords in poor condition or that are too small 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 table below to choose the minimum wire size extension
cord.
Extension Cord Length Wire Size
• 0-50 feet No. 14
• 50-100 feet No. 12
Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor
housing of your Wet/Dry Vac.
DOUBLE INSULATED. GROUNDING NOT
REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
WARNING: 1"o avoid electric shock-do not expose to
rain-store indoors.
WARNING: For your own safety, read and understand
owner's manual. Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic,
flammable or other hazardous materials. Do not use
around explosive liquids or vapors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
To avoid hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the
vac for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area.
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