Craftsman Shop Vac Manual
Craftsman Shop Vac Manual
Craftsman Shop Vac Manual
SEARS
owner's
manual
MODEL NO.
113.177825
Serial
CRRFTSMRN®
Number
Model and serial
numbers may be found
on the handle. You
12 GALLON
should record both
model and serial
FULL BLOWING
numbers in a safe place
for future use. WET/DRY VAC
• assembly
FOR YOUR • operating
SAFETY • repair parts
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Extension
Cord Length A.W.G.
0-50 Ft 14
50-100 Ft 12
Filter Assembly
1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
_ Filter Nut
cage, sliding it over the center ring cov-
ering the 3 slots until the filter stops ..,---- Filter Plate
against the lid.
2. Place the hole in the filter plate over
-,,-- Filter
threaded screw of the filter cage.
3. Gently push on the filter plate to seat Red Stripe
the rubber ring of the filter inside the cir-
cular channel of the filter plate.
4. Place filter nut onto threaded screw and
tighten it down. Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away Filter Cage
from plate as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this
may deform or crack the filter plate or filter
cage.
NOTE: Your filter has a red stripe that
matches an in-store disptayer. When you
visit your local Sears store, just remember the
color of your stripe for the correct size filter.
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly
1. Remove the power assembly from the 7. Turn the drum upright.
dust drum and set aside.
2. Turn the dust drum upside down on the
floor.
3. Insert the caster feet into the bottom of
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drum, as shown (4 places).
4. Push on the caster foot until the foot is
flush with bottom of the dust drum.
5. Insert the caster stem into the socket of
the caster foot, as shown (4 places).
6. Push on the caster until the ball on the
caster stem is inserted all the way into
the socket. You wilt hear the ball snap
into the socket and the caster will swivel
easily when positioning is correct. ou.,
Vac Assembly
1. Line up vacuum port in power assembly 4. Push down on top of the handles to
with drain cap located on the front of cause the flexible locking tabs to hook
the drum. onto the drum lip of the channel.
2. Place power assembly on top of drum 5. Make sure that the locking tabs are
with the handles snug against the drum snapped in place to prevent the power
channel. assembly from coming off. (See inset
3. Be sure power assembly completely below.)
covers the top of the drum so leakage
does not occur.
/_Vacuum Port
, w'nmel_
._Power
_D_wn Assembly
Pull
cDaru _ • Out
>...__ Flexible
Lid_ _ __ _;:_ Lockibng
Handle _Ta
Stop_ Drum
Tab Out Flexible Locking Tabs
6.Insertthesoftendofthehose,whichis NOTE: The swivel end of the hose is
oppositetheswivelend,intothevac- removable if more hoses need to be
uumportdirectly abovethedrain. attached for more length from the vac. To
7.Placetheutilitynozzle
securely
onthe remove the swivel portion of the hose,
swivelendofthehoseandthevacis grasp the hose swivel and firmly pull it out
ready
foruse. of the flexible hose. Connect the soft end
of a second hose (accessory #9-17820)
into the swivel end of the original hose by
forcing the sections together until they fit
tightly.
Blowing
Port
Port
Lid
Swivel
Drum End
Utility
Nozzle
Drain
Larger
Power
Assembly
/ Hose
/
Open End
Of Hose
Lock
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4. Lay power assembly upside down on a
injury to bystanders, keep them
clean area while emptying drum.
clear of blowing debris.
5. Dump the drum contents into the proper
waste disposal container• 1. Locate blowing port of your vac.
2. Insert soft end of your hose into blowing
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
port.
back injury or falls, do not lift a vac
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop
swivel end of hose, then place a blower
or drain enough contents out to
nozzle on the wand.
make the vac light enough to lift
comfortably. 4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use
your vac as a blower•
Cord Wrap/Carry Handle Sears recommended accessories are
The wet/dry vac has a convenient cord available at Sears retail stores• The Sears
wrap area/carry handle designed on the Blower Nozzle Stock No. 9-16933 and
rear of the vac. Simply, wrap the power extension handles Stock No. 9-16964 are
cord around the handle and snap the con- recommended for blowing debris•
nector on the plug to a wrap of the cord
and the cord is wrapped for storage•
End
Swivel End
_f Hose
Extension
Wand
)ptional)
Blowing
Nozzle
(Optional)
Maintenance
Filter IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
WARNING: To reduce the risk of the filter before using the vac for dry mate-
injury from accidental starting, rial pickup.
unplug power cord before changing
Dry Filter
or cleaning filter.
1. Some removal of dry debris can be
NOTE: This filter is made of high quality accomplished without removing the fit-
paper designed to stop very small parti- ter from the vac. Slap your hand on top
cles of dust. The filter can be used for wet of the power assembly while the vac is
or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully turned off.
when removing to clean or installing it.
2. For best cleaning results due to accu-
Creases in the filter pleats may occur from
mulated dust, clean the filter in an open
installation but creases will not affect the
area. Cleaning SHOULD be done out-
performance of the filter.
doors and not in the living quarters.
Cleaning 3. After filter removal from vac, remove the
Your filter should be cleaned often to dry debris by gently tapping the filter
maintain peak vac performance. against the inside wall of your dust
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
picking up dry debris. 4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the fine dust (no debris), run water through
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a it as described under "Wet Filter".
filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small Wet Filter
hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of
After filter is removed, run water through
your vac. Replace it immediately.
the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care
Removal that water pressure from the hose is not
To remove the filter for cleaning or strong enough to damage filter. Remem-
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from ber: To dry a filter quickly, reinstall the fit-
the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift ter on the vac and allow the unit to run for
off filter. approximately 10 minutes. The clean air
rushing through the filter will dry it.
WARNING: Do not remove the filter
Installation
cage. It is there to help prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower Refer to page 5, "Filter Assembly".
wheel. Allow the filter to dry before storing the
vac.
Wet/Dry Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, WARNING: To assure product
clean the outside with a cloth dampened SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
with warm water and mild soap. and adjustment should be per-
To clean the drum: formed by Sears Service Centers,
always using Sears replacement
1. Dump debris out.
parts.
2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm water
and mild soap. NOTE: If your casters are noisy, you may
3. Wipe out with dry cloth. put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make
them quieter.
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Wet Nozzle farthest from you.)
2. Using both hands, position each thumb 4. Inspect the pins of the insert to make
on the removable insert, (below the sure they fit through the holes of the
latches) and two fingers of each hand squeegee and fit into the matching slots
on each latch, lift and disengage the in the nozzle body.
two latches from the tabs on the nozzle NOTE: If the pins are out of position,
body. hold the nozzle assembly with both
3. Gently pull the latches toward yourself hands and gently twist in opposite
to remove the insert. directions. The insert pins should snap
To reinstall the removable insert correctly, into proper position.
Twist Twist
follow these steps: Backward Forward
1. Place the removable insert on a flat sur-
face with the pins positioned upward
and the latches close to you as shown.
Place the rubber squeegee on the
insert, with the pins fitting through the
matching holes in the squeegee. (Make
sure the new working edge is located The wet nozzle assembly is ready for wet
pickup use.
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Repair Parts
12 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac
Model Number 113.177825
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
WARNING
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC
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 be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac must be identical to the parts they replace. Your
double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac is marked with the words "DOUBLE INSULATED"
and the symbol _(square within a square) may also be marked on the appli-
ance.
Key
No. Part No. Description
1 73180 Toggle Switch
2 824941 Motor Cover
3 823687-2 Cord w/ptug
4 824967 Motor (Includes Key No's 7,thru 10)
5 STD611007 * Screw, Pan Hd. Ty "AB" 10x3/4
6 818793 Lid Gasket
7 818961 Spacer
8 818413-2 Blower Wheel
9 15534-1 Washer
10 73316 Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20
11 823683-4 Lid
12 509238 Float/Filter Cage
13 9-17816 1"Filter (Red Stripe)
14 9-16937 1"Filter Plate
15 9-16938 1"Filter Nut
16 73332 Dust Drum
17 73185 Drain Cap
18 9-16990 1"Caster Foot w/Storage
19 73102 Casters
2O 9-17820 1"Hose 2-1/2" x 7'
822256 Squeegee (Not Illustrated)
SP6113 Owners Manual (Not illustrated)
1 Stock Item - Ma_' Be Secured Through The Hardware Department Of Most Sears Retail
Stores
* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally.
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Repair Parts
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Accessories and Attachments
Get more versatility from your Craftsman wet/dry vacuum by adding these accesso-
ries.
Additional wet/dry vac accessories may be purchased at your local Sears retail store
or Sears/Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog.
16931/16990 Caster
17820 2-1/2"x7' Hose 16964 Extension Wands
Feet for Storage
NOTE: Most Accessories Are Available In 2-1/2 Inch And 1-1/4 Inch Sizes
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HoseGrip 16917HoseJoiner 16930
16934 HoseLock 16935
GutterNozzle
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For the repair or replacement parts you need
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(1-800-366-7278)
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Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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