16 gallon wet/dry vac with detachable blower (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 113.179430
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fSave This Manual "_ For Future Reference MODEL NO. 113o179430 8-GALLON WET/DRY VAC Serial Number Model and serial numbers may be found on the motor cover. You should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use. iNSULATED CAUTION: READ ALL...
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 SERV- ICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
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The operation of any utility vac can result in foreign WEAR YOUR objects being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety goggles com- plying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before com- mencing operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears retail or catalog stores.
assembly 2. Locate the float. Place the float into the float tunnel with the words 'q'his Side Towards Lid" laying face down on the lid. WARNING: BE SURE TO KEEP HANDS, FINGERS, OR ANY OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS OUT OF FLOAT TUNNEL WHEN ASSEMBLING THE FLOAT TO AVOID iNJURY OR DAMAGE TO VAC.
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fimter assembmy 1, Carefully put the filter onto the cage by sliding it over the lip covering the 3 slots until it rests on the shoul- der. 2. Place the hole of the filter plate over threaded screw of the cage. 3.
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caster/caster foot assembly CASTER 1. Turn the dust drum upside down on the floor. 2. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of drum, as shown. (4 places) 3. Push on the caster foot until the foot is flush with bottom of the dust drum.
parts and features CORD CORD WRAP AND HANDLE 1. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your vac. ON OFF SWITCH VACUUM PORT HOSE LOCKING TABS FLEXIBLE LATCHES DUST DRUM CASTERS RECTANGULAR NOZZLE operations 3. If your filter is wet but you need to use the vac to WARNING pick up dry material, you can quickly dry the filter by running the vac without hose attached for 10...
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EMPTYING THE DRUM WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING, UNPLUG POWER CORD BEFORE EMP- TYING THE DRUM. VACUUM INLET 1. Remove top portion of the vac. 2, Dump the drum contents into the proper waste dis- posal container. Dump drum contents opposite the vacuum inlet to avoid spillage.
fi ter maintenance WARNING: TO AVOID _NJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL NOTE: Be sure to dry the filter before storing or picking up dry debris. STARTING, UNPLUG POWER CORD BEFORE CHANGING OR CLEANUNG FILTER. Dry Filter NOTUCE: This fi_ter is made of high quality paper de- 1.
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PARTS LiST FOR 8 GALLON WL=T/DRY VAC MODEL NO. 113.17_,.30...
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PARTS LIST FOR 8 GALLON WET/DRY VAC MODEL NO, 113.179430 Always order by Part No. -- Not by Key No. Key I Key! Part Description Description =======_ 73362 73349 Float Cage, Filter 73379 9-17816 Lid Assembly Filter Assembly 73352 73317 Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20 Plate, Filter 815223-3...
DRY VAC SERVICE Now that you have purchased your 8-gallon Wet!Dry Vac, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck Co, stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.