CRAFTSMAN SP71304 Gallon 5.0 Peak HP Wet Dry Vac Portable Shop Vacuum Instruction Manual

CRAFTSMAN SP71304 Gallon 5.0 Peak HP Wet Dry Vac Portable Shop Vacuum

Product Information

Specifications

• Model : CMXEVBE170400
• Part No.: SP7130
• Capacity : 4 Gallons
• Intended Use : Household
• Design: Wet/Dry Vacuum

Product Components

• 1. Carry Handle/Power Cord Wrap
• 2. ON/OFF Switch
• 3. Powerhead Assembly
• 4. Inlet Port
• 5. Casters (2)
• 6. Drum
• 7. Drum Latches (2)
• 8. Wheels (2)
• 9. Power Cord/Polarized Plug
• 10. Hose Storage Clips (2)
• 11. Tool Caddy
• 12. Blower Port

Important Safety Instructions

Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to avoid fire, electric shock, or injury.

Introduction

The 4 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac is designed for household use, suitable for light vacuuming of wet or dry media. Its lightweight design makes it ideal for small household vacuuming tasks.

Table of Contents

• Important Safety Instructions
• Introduction
• Carton Contents
• Installation
• Service / Repair Parts
• Warranty

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact CRAFTSMAN at 1-888-331-4569.

FAQ

• Q: Can this vacuum be used to pick up liquids?
  • A : Yes, this Wet/Dry Vac is designed to handle both wet and dry media.
• Q: How do I clean the filters?
  • A : Refer to the instruction manual for specific guidance on cleaning and maintaining the filters.

Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words

This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or property damage.

• DANGER : Indicates a hazardous situation that, 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, may result in minor or moderate injury. (Used without a word) Indicates a safety-related message.
• NOTICE : Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Components

1. Carry Handle/Power Cord Wrap
2. ON/OFF Switch
3. Powerhead Assembly
4. Inlet Port
5. Casters (2)
6. Drum
7. Drum Latches (2)
8. Wheels (2)
9. Power Cord/Polarized Plug
10.  Hose Storage Clips (2)
11. Tool Caddy
12. Blower Port

• WARNING : Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• WARNING : Never modify the product or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
• WARNING : To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.

If you have any questions or comments about this or any product, call CRAFTSMAN toll-free at: 1-888-331-4569.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this 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 the 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 dust, such as gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluids, 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.
• To avoid the risk of self-ignition of drum debris, empty the drum after each use. Combustible materials, such as rags or sawdust containing stain or urethane, can be sources of such overheating.
• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold fireplace ash, or other fine dust with a standard filter. These may pass through the filter and be exhausted back into the air. Use a fine dust filter instead.
• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic vapors, do not vacuum or use near toxic or hazardous materials.
• This Wet/Dry Vac is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not be exposed to rain or allow liquid to enter the motor compartment. Store indoors.
• Do not allow it 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 the power cord before changing or cleaning the filter.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the 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 at 1-888-331-4569.
• Do not handle the plug, switch, or the Vac with wet hands.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run Vac over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Use only extension cords that are rated for outdoor use. 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 1,3 mm2 (16 AWG) in size.
• This 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.
• Do not put any objects into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce airflow.
• 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 back injury or falls, do not lift a Vac that is heavy with liquid or debris. Partially empty by scooping debris or draining liquid.
• 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 the work area.
  • Do not direct air at bystanders.
  • Keep children away when blowing.
  • Do not use the blower for any job except blowing dirt and debris.
  • Do not use as a sprayer.
• 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 an 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:

DOUBLE INSULATED – GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

WARNING:

• For your own safety, read and understand the Instruction Manual.
• Do not run unattended.
• Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, flammable, combustible / self-igniting, toxic, 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.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT : If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-888-331-4569 for a free replacement.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

This 4 4-gallon wet/Dry Vac is intended for household use. It may be used for light vacuuming of wet or dry media. The lightweight design allows usage for most small household vacuuming chores.

Read this Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with the product features and to understand the specific usage of your new Wet/Dry Vac.

CARTON CONTENTS (Fig. B)

Remove the entire contents of the carton. Check each item against the Carton Contents List.
If any parts are damaged or missing, immediately call Customer Service at 1-888-331-4569 (Mexico 001-881-331-4569).
Fig. B

These parts come pre-assembled.

• The filter may already be assembled.
  • NOTE : See Repair Parts List for Part Numbers.

WARNING:

For your own safety, never connect the plug to the power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understood the safety and operation instructions. Do not operate a vacuum with any parts damaged or missing.

INSTALLATION

Powerhead Assembly (Fig. C)

1. Line up the Front (label and switch side) of the powerhead with the Vac Inlet Port located on the front of the Drum.
   • NOTE : The powerhead must be aligned with the Drum for proper attachment.
2. Place Powerhead on Top of Drum.
3. Be sure the Powerhead completely covers the top of the drum so leakage does not occur.
4. Push down the Latches, and the Powerhead will attach to the Drum.
5. To remove the Powerhead, pull up on the Latches and remove it from the Drum.

Insert Hose (Fig. D)

Insert the Hose Locking End of the Hose into the Vac Inlet Port of the Vac. The Hose should snap into place. To remove the Hose from the Vac, press the Release Button in the Hose Assembly and pull the Hose out of the Vac Inlet Port, as shown.

Accessory Storage

Accessory Tools Storage (Fig. E):
Your Wet/Dry Vac Accessories can be stored in the Tool Caddy mounted on the back of the Drum, as shown.

Extension Wands Storage (Fig. F):

The Extension Wands can be stored in the Tool Caddy mounted on the back of the Drum, as shown.

Hose Storage (Fig. G):

The Hose Assembly may be stored by wrapping the Hose around the Powerhead Assembly and snapping the Hose Assembly into the Hose Storage Clips, as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the vacuum while the hose is still wrapped around the powerhead assembly in the storage position.

WARNING:

Do not put any objects into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce airflow.

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/liquid exiting the 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 the float has cut off suction.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite airborne flammables. Do not operate Vac near flammable liquids or in areas with flammable gases, vapors, or explosive/airborne dust. Flammable liquids, gases, and vapors include lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, and aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain, and gunpowder.
• Do not vacuum up explosive dust, flammable liquids, or hot ashes.
• Do not leave sawdust or rags with stain or polyurethane residue inside Vac. Empty the drum after picking up these potentially self-heating materials.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury:

• Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter the motor compartment. Store indoors.
• Do not handle the plug, switch, or Vac with wet hands.
• Unplug Vac before servicing. 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 at  1- 888-331-4569 (Mexico 001-881-331-4569).
• 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.

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

WARNING:
To prevent serious injury from electrical shock, stop vacuum use immediately if the power cord is damaged. Take the vacuum to a qualified service dealer for inspection and possible repair.

Polarized Plug (Fig. H)

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this Vac has a Polarized Plug (one blade is wider than the other). This Plug will fit in a Polarized Outlet only one way. If the Plug does not fit fully in the Outlet, reverse the Plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper Outlet. Do not change the Plug in any way.

ON/OFF Switch (Fig. H)

After you Plug the Polarized Plug/Power Cord into the Outlet, turn the Unit on by pushing the Switch from position “O” to position “l”. The symbols used on the Switch Actuator are International “On & Off” Symbols:

OPERATION

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The Filter must always be in the correct position to reduce the risk of leaks and possible damage to Vac.
2. When using your Vac to pick up very fine dust, it will be necessary for you to empty the Drum and clean 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. Dry the Filter before storing.

Vacuuming Liquids

WARNING:
Do not operate without a filter cage and float, as they prevent liquid from entering the impeller and damaging the motor. For dry material pickup, do not operate without the filter in place to reduce the risk of damage to the motor.

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not vacuum flammable or combustible liquids, gases or dust.

1. When picking up small amounts of liquid the Filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of liquid, it is recommended, that the Filter be removed. If the Filter is not removed, it will become saturated and misting may appear in the exhaust.
3. When the liquid in the Drum reaches a predetermined level, the float mechanism will rise automatically to cut off airflow. When this happens, turn off the Vac, unplug the Power Cord, and empty the Drum. You will know that the Float has risen because Vac airflow ceases and the motor noise will become higher in pitch, due to increased motor speed.
4. After using the Vac to pick up liquids, the Filter must be dried to reduce the risk of possible mildew and damage to the Filter.

IMPORTANT : To reduce the risk of damage to the Vac do not run the Motor with the Float in the raised position.

Emptying the Drum (Fig. I)

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

1. Remove the Powerhead Assembly: Pull Drum Latches outward to release from the Drum.
2. Lift the Powerhead Assembly up and away from the Drum.
3. Lay the Powerhead Assembly upside down on a clean area while emptying the Drum.
4. Dump the Drum contents into the proper waste disposal container.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of back injury or falls, do not lift a Vac heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop enough contents out to make the Vac light enough to lift comfortably.

Blowing Feature (Fig. J)

Your Wet/Dry Vacuum features “Full Blowing”. It can blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the steps below to use your Vacuum as a Blower.

1. Locate the Blowing Port of your Wet/Dry Vacuum.
2. Insert the larger end of the Hose Assembly into the Blowing Port of the Vacuum.
3. (Optional) Attach the Extension Wand to the swivel end of the Hose.
4. Turn the Vacuum ON and you are ready to use your Vacuum as a Blower.

WARNING:
Always wear safety eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before 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 that might be inhaled.

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

MAINTENANCE

Filter

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug the power cord before changing or cleaning the filter.

IMPORTANT: This Filter is made of high-quality paper designed to stop very small particles of dust. The Filter can be used for dry pickup only. Handle the Filter carefully when removing to clean or install it. Creases in the Filter pleats may occur from installation but creases will not affect the performance of the Filter.

Removal and Installation of the Qwik Lock™ Filter (Fig. K)

IMPORTANT : To reduce the risk of damage to the Blower Wheel and Motor, always reinstall the Filter before using the Vac for dry material pickup.

Filter Removal

1. Hold the Filter Tabs of the Qwik Lock™ Filter in each hand.
2. With one thumb on the Qwik Lock™ Stud, which protrudes through the integrated Filter Plate, lift up on the Filter Tabs while pushing down on the Stud.
3. This action will cause the Filter to be released from the Filter Cage. Slide Filter off Cage.

WARNING:

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

Filter Installation

1. Carefully slide the Qwik Lock™ Filter over the Filter Cage and press down on the outside edge of the Filter until the Rubber Gasket on the bottom of the Filter seats securely around the base of the Filter Cage and against the Powerhead Assembly.
2. Align the small Center Hole in the top of the Filter over the Qwik Lock™ Stud on the Filter Cage. Press firmly on top of the Filter near the Stud to allow the Filter to snap over the Ball on the end of the Stud. The Filter is now attached.

NOTE : Failure to properly seat the bottom Gasket could result in debris bypassing the Filter.

Filter Cleaning

Your Filter should be cleaned often to maintain peak Vacuum performance.

Cleaning A Dry Filter

1. Some removal of dry debris can be accomplished without removing the Filter from the Vacuum. Slap your hand on top of the Powerhead Assembly while the Vacuum is turned OFF.
2. For best cleaning results due to accumulated dust, clean the Filter in an open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors and not in the living quarters.
3. After Filter removal from the Vacuum, remove the dry debris by gently tapping the Filter against the inside wall of your Drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
4. For thorough cleaning of the dry Filter with fine dust (no debris), run water through it as described under “Cleaning A Wet Filter”.

Cleaning A Wet Filter

After the Filter is removed, run water through the Filter from a hose or spigot. Take care that the water pressure from the hose is not strong enough to damage the Filter.

IMPORTANT : After cleaning, check the Filter for tears or small holes. Tears and holes in the Filter can cause debris and dust to be blown from the Vacuum. Do not use a Filter with holes or tears. Replace immediately.

Allow the Filter to dry before reinstalling and storing the Vacuum or picking up dry debris.

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac

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

To clean the Drum:

1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash the Drum thoroughly with warm water and mild soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.

Before prolonged storage or as needed (i.e., wastewater pickup) the Drum should be disinfected.

To disinfect the Drum:

1. Pour 1 Gallon (4 L) of water and 1 Teaspoon (5 mL) of chlorine bleach into the Drum.
2. Let the solution stand for 20 minutes, carefully swishing every few minutes, making sure to wet all inside surfaces of the Drum.
3. Empty Drum after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until the bleach smell is gone. Allow the Drum to dry completely before sealing the Motor on the Drum.

Storage (Fig. L)

Before storing your Vacuum, the Drum should be emptied and cleaned. The Power Cord should be wrapped around the Carry Handle and the Hose should be stored as described in this manual. Accessories should be kept in the same area as the Vacuum so they can be readily available. The Vacuum should be stored indoors.

WARNING:
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, any other maintenance, repairs, and adjustments should be performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using CRAFTSMAN replacement parts.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, CONTACT US.

• 1-888-331-4569
• WWW.CRAFTSMAN.COM

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