CRAFTSMAN 113.176110 Portable Vacuum Cleaner Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Craftsman

CRAFTSMAN 113.176110 Portable Vacuum Cleaner

CRAFTSMAN 113.176110 Portable Vacuum Cleaner

Warranty

Craftsman One Year Full Warranty
If this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement.
This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty does not include bags or filters, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner (“Vac”) works.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. When using your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following:

WARNING

– To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Read and understand this manual and all labels on the Vac before operating.
Use only as described in this manual.
Do not leave Vac running while unattended – you may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you notice these signs.
Do not leave Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not use near combustible liquids, gases, or dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun powder.
Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold fireplace ash, or other fine dusts, which may pass through the filter bag and be exhausted back into the air.
To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic vapors, do not vacuum or use near toxic or hazardous materials.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not use with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in this manual. Dry debris ingested by the impeller may damage the motor or be exhausted into the air.
Turn off Vac before unplugging.
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filte r.
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 Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not handle plug, switch, or the Vac with wet hands.
Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See grounding instructions.
Use only extension cords that are rated for outdoor use and have a grounding conductor. Extension cords in poor condition or too small in wire size can pose fire and shock hazards. To reduce the risk of these hazards, be sure the cord is in good condition and that liquid does not contact the connection. Do not use an extension cord with conductors smaller than 16 gauge (AWG) in size. To reduce power loss, use a 14 gauge extension cord if 25 to 50 ft long and 12 gauge for 50 ft or longer.
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 reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to Vac, use only Craftsman recommended accessories.
When using as a blower:
- Direct air discharge only at work area.
- Do not direct air at bystanders.
- Keep children away when blowing.
- Do not use blower for any job except blowing dirt and debris.
- Do not use as a sprayer.
- Wear safety eyewear.
To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear safety eyewear. The operation of any utility Vac or blower can result in foreign objects being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using for extended time or in a noisy area.
For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
Static shocks are common when the relative humidity of the air is low. Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac can deposit static charge on the hose or Vac. To reduce the frequency of static shocks in your home or when using this Vac, add moisture to the air with a humidifier.

Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Vac:

WARNING:

For your own safety, read and understand owner’s manual.
Do not run unattended.
Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other hazardous materials.
Do not use around explosive liquids or vapors.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock – do not expose to rain – store indoors.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug shown. A temporary adaptor that looks like the adaptor shown may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle, as shown. If a properly grounded outlet is not available, the temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug or the like extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. 4

Grounding Instructions

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adaptor is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

Introduction

This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for household use only. It may be used for light vacuuming of wet or dry media and may also be used as a blower. The light weight design allows usage for most small household vacuuming chores.

Familiarize yourself with the following product features and read the entire owner’s manual for specific usage of your new Wet/Dry Vac.

Assembly

Remove entire contents of carton. Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Notify your Sears Store or Sears Service Center immediately if any parts are damaged or missing.

Carton Contents List

Key Description Qty.

A Vac…. 1
B Hose …. 1
C Utility Nozzle…. 1
D Crevice Tool …. 1
E Owner’s Manual …. 1

Replacement filters and retainer band (already assembled)
Sears retail replacement filters are sold by Stock No. 16949.

Vac Assembly

Assembly

Hose Storage
The power head has recesses on each side for hose storage.

Operation

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or damage to Vac:

Do not leave Vac running while unattended – you may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris/l iquid exiting exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you notice these signs.
Do not leave Vac plugged-in when not in use.
Do not continue running when float has cut off suction.
Do not operate Vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Sparks inside the motor can ignite airborne flammables. Flammable gases and vapors include: lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, or aerosol sprays. Flammable dusts include: coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain, or gun powder.
Do not vacuum up explosive dusts, flammable liquids, or hot ashes.
Do not use Vac as a sprayer.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury:

Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors.
Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with wet hands.
Do not service Vac while it is plugged-in. If your Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an independent service center or call customer service.
When using an extension cord, use only outdoor-rated cords that are in good condition. Do not allow the connection to come into contact with liquid.
Do not vacuum toxic materials to reduce the risk of inhaling the vapors or dust.

After you plug the power cord into the wall receptacle, turn the unit “ON” by pushing the switch from position “O” to position “I”. The symbols used on the switch are international symbols. The “O” is the “OFF” position and the “I” is the “ON” position:
Operation

O =OFF I = ON

Vacuuming Dry Materials

The filter must always be in correct position to reduce the risk of leaks and possible damage to Vac. Make sure that the filter is completely covering the filter cage and that the retainer band is as close to the lid as possible. Make sure there are no gaps between the filter and the lid. (See illustration).
**It is very important to assemble the filter to the cage without allowing any possible leaks or tears. Any leaks will allow the picked up media to be blown out of the blower port and back into the surrounding environment.

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When using your Vac to pick up very fine dust, it will be necessary for you to empty the dust drum and clean or replace the filter at more frequent intervals to maintain peak Vac performance.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up dry material. If you use your Vac to pick up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.In case the filter gets wet, replace it before continuing to do dry pickups.

Vacuuming Liquids

WARNING: Do not operate without filter cage and float, as they prevent liquid from entering the impeller and damaging the motor.

Removal of the filter is highly recommended for wet pickups.
This Wet/Dry Vac is equipped with a float mechanism which will rise automatically to cut off the airflow when the liquid in the drum reaches a predetermined level. When this happens, turn off Vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the dust drum. You will know that the float has shut the airflow off because the suction ceases and the motor noise becomes higher in pitch, due to increased motor speed. The liquid capacity may vary with the rate of pickup.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the Vac, do not run motor with float in raised position.

Emptying the Drum

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before emptying the drum.

Remove the power head assembly of the Wet/Dry Vac by pulling outward on the latches located on each side of the Vac. Lift off the power head assembly.
Dump the drum contents into the proper waste disposal container.

Blowing Feature

Your Vac features a blowing port. It can blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the steps below to use your Vac as a blower.

WARNING: Always wear safety eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3) when using as a blower.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders, keep them clear of blowing debris.

CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which might be inhaled.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the Vac/Blower for extended time or in a noisy area.

Locate blowing port of your Vac.
Insert one end of the hose into the blowing port.
Turn Vac “ON” and you are ready to use your Vac as a blower.

NOTE: If you need additional length at the end of the hose, extension wands are available at Sears retail stores or www.sears.com as Stock No. 17849.

Maintenance

Filter Cleaning

Your filter should be cleaned often to maintain peak Vac performance. Take the dirty filter to a disposal container and gently brush away small dirt particles that may be adhering to the filter material.

NOTE: Clean the filter in an open area. Cleaning should be done outdoors and not in the living quarters.

IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of your Vac. Replace it immediately.

Filter Removal and Replacement

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the filter before using the Vac for dry material pick-up.

Extend the retainer band around the plastic posts on the lid (See Figure 1 and 2).
Remove filter bag off the filter cage.
Place the replacement filter on the filter cage until open end touches bottom of lid.
Release the retainer band from the plastic post on the lid, holding the filter bag secure to the lid.
Make sure the retainer band is positioned on the filter bag between the printed lines (See Figure 3).

NOTE: Filters may be purchased at your local Sears store or www.sears.com and are sold by Stock No. 16949.

NOTE: Before installing the filter on the Vac, clean the area of the lid so that the retainer band will seal the bag against the lid and stop small particles from bypassing the filter bag. If the filter is clean and not damaged, replace it on the filter cage. If it cannot be reused, place a new filter over the filter cage.

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac

To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, clean the outside with a cloth dampened with warm water and mild soap.

To clean the drum:

Dump debris out.
Wash drum thoroughly with warm water and mild soap.
Wipe out with dry cloth.

Before prolonged storage or as needed (i.e., waste water pick up) the drum should be disinfected.

To disinfect the drum:

Pour 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach into the drum.
Let solution stand for 20 minutes, carefully swishing every few minutes, making sure to wet all inside surfaces of the drum.
Empty drum after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Allow drum to dry completely before sealing the motor on the drum.

Storage

Before storing your Vac, the dust drum should be emptied and cleaned. The cord should be wrapped around the handle and the hose should be stored as described in this manual. Accessories should be kept in the same area as the Vac so they can be readily available.
The Vac should be stored indoors.

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Remedy
Vanwall not pick up dirt

Clogged filter
Clogged hose
Air leak

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Clean or replace filter (follow instruction ns on page 10)
Remove hose and clear debris.
Make sure power head is securely attached to drum.

Vanwall not run|

No electricity

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Make sure electrical outlet has voltage. (A qualified electrician may need to be contacted).

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustments should be performed by a Sears Parts & Repair Service Center, always using Sears replacement parts.

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