Craftsman 113170340 Wet/Dry Vacuum Owner`s manual
Craftsman 113.170340 is a 16-gallon wet/dry vacuum cleaner suitable for household use. With its powerful suction, it can handle both wet and dry messes, making it ideal for cleaning carpets, floors, cars, workshops, and garages. The included accessories, such as the utility nozzle, wet nozzle, car nozzle, crevice tool, and extension wands, allow for versatile cleaning of various surfaces and hard-to-reach areas. Its double-insulated design eliminates the need for a separate grounding system, ensuring safe operation.
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f Save This Manual "_ For Future Reference SEARS owner's manual MODEL NO. 113.170340 CRRFTSMRN® Serial Number ! Model and seria! numbers may be found on the handle. You should record both model and serial numbers in a safe place for future use. FOR YOUR SAFETY 16 GALLON FULL BLOWING WET/DRY VAC • assembly • operating • repair parts READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY J Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A. ..... If within FULL ONE YE-ARWARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY VACS one year from due to a defect in material If this Craftsmzn this warranty Warranty vice the date of purchase, or workmanship, Wet/Dry coverage Service Vac is used applies This warranty rights only gives you which vary Sears, Roebuck while state _afety is a combination legal date rights, The Nearest is used in the United and you D817 WA, Hoffman may also Estates, of common liquids, gases, Jnderstand gas, hydrogen, the vac. if the safety s not followed someone njured or killed. will information be seriously _/ARNING: means if the safety informaion is not followed someone could be _eriously injured ._AUTION: or killed. means someone informa- may be njured. *7hen using your Wet/Dry ;afety precautions Vac, follow basic including the following. WARNING-To cleaners, or other fuels, oil- based shock, or injury: Lnd all labels ,perating. this owner's on the Wet/Dry To reduce the risk of manual Vac before Use only as described ljury or damage ;ears Craftsman in this personal to Wet/Dry Vac, use only recommended accesso- les. ;parks such lighter fluid, paints, coal dust, natural magnesium or gun powder. Vac as a sprayer. anything that is burning smoking, such as cigarettes, hot ashes. Do net vacuum dusts, fireplace is a very fine dust which To reduce matches, soot or ash. This damage. hazards do not vacuum the risk of electric to rain. Store Do not allow Wet/Dry toy. Close attention from toxic Do not use or store near hazardous To reduce or will not be cap- the risk of health vapors or dusts, materials. or materials. shock, do indoors. Vac to be used as a is necessary when used by or near children. :lead and understand lanual. Do not vacuum not expose reduce the risk of fire, electric other tured by the filter and may cause if the safety ion is not followed have or explosive dust, grain dust, Words means States. IL. 60179 • Do not use Wet/Dry )ANGER: Ser- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as gasoline Signal Sears States. ;ense, staying alertand knowing how /our vac works. Read this manual to afety purposes, of purchase. to state. and Co., IMPORTANT United Vac fails it, free of charge. or rental from Contacting The this product specific from 90 days Wet/Dry will repair for commercial By Simply Throughout applies Sears for only Is Available Center/department This warranty this Craftsman inside qable vapors the motor can ignite or dust. To reduce fiamthe risk f fire or explosion: Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac, near flammable or combustible Do not use this Wet/Dry ter or without the filter installed when vacuuming the operation liquids section Do not leave Wet/Dry in. Unplug Vac with a torn filas described servicing. before unplugging. WARNING: or electric unattended. Vac when To reduce the risk do not plugged not in use and Turn off Wet/Dry shock, in of this manual. from outlet when before except Vac of fire run vac / 1 To reduce the risk of injury from accidem tal 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 damagedcord, plug or other parts. working If your Wet/Dry as it should, has been dropped, has missing doors, or dropped into water, Sears Service Center. Do not pull or carry handle, around by cord, parts, left outreturn Do not put any object lation it to a openings blocked; Vac is double-insulated, the need for a separate grounding system. replacement Vacs before parts. Use only identical Read the instructions Double-lnsulated Wet/Dry servicing. the following appear on the motor Dry Vac. '7 warnings housing that of your Wet/ SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT Vac WARNING: To reduce the risk electric shock - do not expose rain - store indoors. with any ventikeep free of dust, lint, hair or a_'nything that may reduce flow. GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED OUBLE INSULATEDWHEN Keep cord into ventilation Do not vacuum on stairs. This Wet/Dry eliminating falls, use extra care use cord as Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry with wet hands. openings. when cleaning Observe close a door on cord, or pull cord sharp edges or corners. Do not run Wet/Dry Vac over cord. away from heated surfaces. the risk of for Servicing Vac is not damaged, To reduce air Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. PARTS of to 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 liquids explosive or vapors. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on package) before commencing operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears retail stores. To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the vac for extended hours or when. using it in a noisy area. For dusty operations, wear dust mask. Use only extension cords that are rated for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor condition or that are too small in wire size 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 following table to choose the minimum wire size extension cord. Extension Cord Length 0-50 Ft. 50-100 Ft. Gauge A.W.G. 14 12 Introduction This Wet/Dry Vac _is intended Owner's for house- hotd use only, Static Shocks Are Common areas or when the relative air is low, To reduce in your home Unpacking each the best rem- of carton. the Carton your Sears Store if any parts are damaged Key A of Check Page Warranty Information ............................. Safety Instructions ................................. Introduction ............................................ 2 2 4 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents ............................. 4 Assembly ............................................... 5 Operation ............................................... Maintenance ........................................ 8 10 Repair 12 and Checking item against Carton of the to the air with a entire contents List. Notify - In dry humidity the frequency edy is to add moisture censole humidifier. Remove Contents Item IMPORTANT NOTE Please Read Carefully static shocks Manual Parts ........................................ Carton Contents A -- G_, Contents immediately or missing. Contents List Description ................... ;....... Qty. Vac Assembly ............................. 1 B C D E Pos-I-Lock Hose Assembly ......... Utility Nozzle ............................... Wet Nozzle .................................. Car Nozzle .................................. 1 1 1 1 F Crevice Tool ................................ 1 G* H* Filter Nut ..................................... Filter Plate ................................... 1 1 J* Filter (Red Stripe) ........................ 2 K* L* M Filter Cage .................................. Float ............................................ Extension Wands ........................ 1 1 2 N P Q R Caster Foot For Storage ............. Caster ........................................ 14" Floor Brush ........................... Owners Manual ........................... 4 4 1 1 *These items may come preassembled. If they are not present check the vac power are preassembled. in the carton head to see if they K -© 0_ ..... ====_ Float/Cage WARNING: For your never connect outlet until plug and understood you have down WARNING: injury sure to keep other foreign ter opening float. cage assembly of vac 4. Push out of the centhe in ring of the lid. snap into the slots until the tabs for a secure Filter Cage Slots (3) fit. Assembly 1. Carefully cage, slide the filter over the filter sliding it over the center ering the 3 slots against 2. Place Power Assembly or any assembling on the filter cage Filter Tab,, Float _ Solid End 3. Line up filter cage tabs with the slots the center Filter Cage --_ to vac be fingers, objects when Lid" laying instruct!cns. the risk of or damage hands, ring of the lid. Pry away from the lid. To rei_lace, follow float/ of the lid with the To reduce in the wrong the tab out of the slot. Tilt the cage and lift the float over the words "This Side Towards face down over the hole. to be removed, the float is placed filter cage and the center vac into the drum. in the center personal and or missing. assembly If filter cage needs way, use a flat blade screwdriver and insert the blade near one of the tabs between the and operation the float. Place opening because are read damaged 1. Place the power NOTE: source steps Do not operate any parts 2. Locate safety, to power the safety instructions. upside own all assembly complete with Assembly ""-'---Filter ring cov_'_--_- until the filter stops Filter Nut Plate the lid. the hole in the filter plate over threaded screw of the filter cage. 3. Gently push on the-filterplate to seat the rubber ring of the filter inside the circular channel of the tilterplate. 4. Place filter nut onto threaded tighten it down. Finger NOTE: Lever of filter from plate as shown. IMPORTANT: may deform screw tighten _,_. - Filter Cage only. nut should Do not overtighten or crack and be away as this the filter plate or filter cage. NOTE: matches Your filter has a red stripe an in-store displayer. that When visit your local Sears store, just remember you the color of your stripe for the correct size filter. Caster/Caster Foot Assembly 1. Remove the power assembly dust drum and set aside. 7. Turn the drum from the upright. 2. Turn the dust drum upside down on the floor. 3. Insert the castek feet into the bottom drum, as shown Caster of 5. Insert the caster e e r SBa i_ foot until the foot is stem into the socket foot, as shown 6. Push on the caster ter ,_aSslt flush with botton _.of the dust drum. Caster---_ Foot of Pin (4 places). until the ball on the caster stem is inserted all the way into the socket. You will hear the ball snap into the socket and the easter will swivel easily when ) (4 places). 4. Push on the caster • the caster _ positioning Hole Dust Drum is correct. Vac Assembly 1. Line up vacuum port in power with drain cap located the drum. 2. Place power on the front of on top of drum snug against lip of the channel. 5. Make sure that the locking snapped assembly with the handles channel. onto the drum assembly assembly the drum from coming the power off. (See inset below.) Cord Storage 3. Be sure power assembly completely covers the top of the drum so leakage does not occur• Simply wrap the power cord around the lid assembly and snap the connector on the plug to a wrap of the cord. 4. Push down on top of the handles to cause the flexible locking tabs to hook Power Assembly Push Down Vacuum Port Pull Out Flexible Locking Tab Drum Lid Channel Handle Drain Do Not Force Flexible Tab Beyond Stop Tab Drum Stc Tab tabs are in place to prevent Flexible Locking Tabs 6 6. Insertthe push button end of the "Pos-ILock" hose into the inletof the vac. The hose should snap into place.To remove the hosefrom the vac, pressthe release button in the hoseassemblyand pull the hose out of the vac inlet, as shown. 7. Placethe utility nozzle securely on the opposite end of the hose and the vac is ready for use. NOTE: The opposite end of the hose is removableif more hoses need to be attached for more length from the vac. To remove the swivel portion of the hose, grasp the hose swivel and firmly pull it out 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. - OR Purchase a 9-16917 hose-hose connector. Install the hose-hose connector on the end of the hose connected to the vac and connect the other hose to the hose connector. Rele,_se Button Press and Pull E:3> Cord Wrap Blowing Ud Handle Vacuum Port lease Button Swivel End Drum Larger Opening Pov_er Assembly Hose Drain Open Of Hose Hose Lock To Store Your Accessories 1. Slide extension handles and accessories into the slotted areas of the caster feet for storage. 2. To remove the accessories, pull upward. rotate and Operation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, flammable gases, vapors or explosive do not operate dust this vac in areas in the air. Flammable with gases or vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oilbase paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts Include but are not limited to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer. dusts, do not vacuum To reduce the risk of health toxic materials. NOTE: CAUTION: To reduce risk of hearing damage wear ear protectors when using when quickly without wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on Package) before commencing operation. Safety Goggles are available at Sears retail stores. shock, Vacuuming symbol "ON". for "OFF" removed. risk of possible the filter. "0" is the for always to reduce possible damage 2. When using be in correct to vac. empty the drum and clean more frequent intervals mildew may and damage reaches to a level, the float mecha- and the motor noise will become in pitch, due to increased pick up very fine dust, it will be necessary it nism 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 the risk of leaks and your vacto and misting the liquid in the drum predetermined Dry Materials position If the filter is not removed, 3. After using the vac to pick up liquids, the filter must be dried to reduce the 0 =OFF I =ON 1. The filter must Liquids will become saturated appear in the exhaust. 4. When Vacuuming the 2. When picking up large amounts of liquid we recommend that the filter be cord into the out- and 'T' is the symbol through 1. When picking up small amounts of liquid the filter may be left in place. to install the proper outlet. the plug in any way. "On & Off" symbols. dry the filter by running the vac hose attached for about 10 min- ter job stopping the very fine particles than the 9-17816 filter. this let, turn the unit on by pushing the switch from position "0" to position "f". The symbols used on the motor cover are international to clean. The optional Craftsman High Efficiency Filter, stock number 9-17918 will do a bet- a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully i:_ the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali- After you plug the power to pick up and be very difficult utes. The clean air rushing vac will help dry the filter. appliance has a oolarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in fied electrician Do not change or 3. If your filter is wet but you need to use the vac to pick up dry material, you can into the eyes, which can in severe eye damage. Always the risk of electric vapors A dry filter is necessary clog quickly operation of any utility vac can result in foreign objects being To reduce from dry material. If you use your vac to pick up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will the vac for extended hours or using it in a noisy area. The blown result hazards for you to IMPORTANT: the filter at To reduce motor the risk of dam- age to the vac do not run motor to maintain in raised peak vac performance. 8 position. higher speed. with float Emptying the Drum WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before emptying the drum. Moving the Vac 1. Should it become necessary up by the lid handles is empty. To reduce unless equipped with a drain for easy emptying of liquids. unscrew cap and lift the oppo- the drain site side slightly 2. Another to empty option Simply the power assembly. Pull the flexible latches outward on each side of the lid to release from the drum. 3. While power drum. holding clean assembly area while disposal out, lift the up and away from the upside emptying 5. Dump the clrum contents waste clown on a drum. back injury or falls, heavy liquid with the risk Scoop Handle The a convenient vac has handle on the designed plug to a wrap and the cord is wrapped WARNING: injury Always wear To reduce to bystanders, of blowing safety gog- the risk keep of them debris. Insert the opposite adapter into the end of the hose. end of the male/ into the blowing port of 3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to opposite end of hose, then place a blower nozzle on the wand. cord on the of the cord for storage. port of your vac. tab adapter male adapter the vac. rear of the vac. Simply, wrap the power cord around the handle and snap the connector to use your vac as a blower. gles complying with ANSI Z87.1 before using as a blower. locking do not lift a vac or debris. Cord Wrap/Carry area/carry steps below 2. Insert the male/male of comfortably. wrap Feature • Locate blowing or drain enough contents out to make the vac light enough to lift wet/dry pick the vac up by into the proper container. To reduce or pos- Your vac features "Full Blowing". It can blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the clear V WARNING: Blowing WARNING: the latches assembly 4. Lay power sible part breakage, releasing the lip of the dust drum. the drum. is to remove dust drum the risk of dropping the vac due to latches 1. The vac comes to pick the vac up to move it, DO NOT pick the vac 4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use your vac as a blower. Sears recommended accessories are available at Sears retail stores. The Sears Blower Nozzle Stock No. 9-16933 and extension handles recommended Stock No. 9-16964 are for blowing debris. Male/Male Locking Hose End Swivel End Extension Wand (Optional) Nozzle Blowing (Optional) Maintenance IMPORTANT: Filter To reduce age to the blower WARNING: To reduce the risk injury accidental starting, from unplug power cord or cleaning filter. before of always changing Dry This filter is made of high quality paper designed to stop very small particles of dust. The filter can be used for wet or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully when removing to clean or installing it. Creases in the filter pleats may occur from installation but creases will not affect the performance of the filter. maintain be cleaned often to storing or 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. Removal To remove the filter for cleaning or replacement, unscrew the filter nut from the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift ff filter. WARNING: Do not remove the filter cage. It is there to help prevent your fingers from getting into the blower wheel. can be removing the fil- results due to accu- mulated dust, clean the filter In an open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done outand not in the living quarters. from vac, remove by gently tapping the fil- ter against the inside wall of your dust drum. The debris will loosen and fall. cleaning of dry filter with fine dust (no debris), run water through it as described under "Wet Filter". Wet Filter After filter is removed, run water through the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care that water pressure from the hose is not strong enough to damage filter. Remember: T¢.dry a filter quickly, reinstall the filter on the vac and allow the unit to run for approximately 10 minutes. The clean air rushing through the filter will dry it. Installation Refer to page 5, "Filter Assembly". Allow the filter to dry before storing the vac. Vac To keep your Wet/Dry the outside with warm 2. For best cleaning 4. For thorough IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a clean of dry debris without ter from the vac. Slap your hand on top of the power assembly while the vac is turned off. the dry debris peak vac performance. Be sure to dry the filter before picking up dry debris. Wet/Dry removal accomplished 3. After filter removal Your filter should using the pickup. Filter doors Cleaning and motor, the filter before vac for dry material 1. Some NOTE: reinstall wheel the risk of dam- its best, with a cloth dampened water and mild soap. To clean the drum: 1. Dump debris 2. Wash drum Vac looking out. thoroughly and mild soap. 3. Wipe out with dry cloth. with warm water WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustment should be performed by Sears Service Centers, always using Sears replacement parts. NOTE: If your casters are noisy, you may put _'.3top of oil on the roller shaft to make them guieter. Wet Nozzle 2. Using To pick up liquids use the 2-1/2" off a smooth wet nozzle plied with your wet/dry the round opening sup- to you. With vac. To use this thumbs nozzle, simply attach the nozzle to the end of an extension wand. Connect a second extension wand to the first, and connect the 2-1/2" the extension wand. Liquids may be picked nozzle across lower the nozzle body onto the insert and squeegee surface, accessory both hands, holding the latches the surface. of the insert, flip the nozzle the latches are on the top and the round is facing over so away from Make sure the squeegee up by draggin_ closest on the far side and removable inlet opening x 7' hose to of the nozzle fingers with you. stays on the insert pins. the The squeegee will dry the surface as you vacuum. Replacement rubber for the squeegee nozzle may be obtained through Sears Parts. If the rubber becomes worn, it may be flipped over for use on the opposite side or replaced. (Replacement service part #822256). To reverse or replace the 3. Press down squeegee: 1. Lay the wet nozzle on a flat surface latching with below the tabs until you see and hear the removable the round inlet opening facing up and the two latches close to you as shown. I..fatches Nozzle with each thumb insert snap body. Snap the latches tabs into their original into the nozzle over the locking position. Body 4. Inspect Insert 2.Usin( both hands, on the removable position each thumb squeegee insert, (below the NOTE: and the latches the rubber with the pins fitting squeegee position. Twist Forward upward on the through holes in the squeegee. sure the new working farthest from you.) - with both close to you as shown. insert, • assembly insert on a flal sur- Place , into proper Twist Backward insert correctly, face with the pins positioned p if the pins are out of position, steps: 1. Place the removable matching slots hands and gently twist in opposite directions. The insert pins should snap 3. Gently pull the latches toward yourself to remove the insert. the removable of the body. hold the nozzle body. follow these the holes and fit into the matching in the nozzle latches) and two fingers of each hand on each latch, lift and disengage the two latches from the tabs on the n_zzle To reinstall the pins of the insert to make sure they fit through : _- .- : the The wet nozzle (Make pickup edge is located ._ _._._ _" '_. _- .q, 11 use. assembly is ready for wet Repair Parts 16 Gallon Wet/Dr!/Vac Model Number 113 170340 Always order by Part Number- Not by Key Number WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED In a double-insulated instead Wet/Dry of grounding. appliance, insulated Wet/Dry and the symbol ance. a means Vac requires Wet/Dry is provided for grounding extreme Vac is marked _(square Key No. are provided on a double-insulated be added. Servicing care and knowledge within with the words a square) Part No. a double- of the system, and INSULATED" on the appli- Description 73180 2 824941 Toggle Switch Motor Cover Cord 3 822467-5 4 824967 5 STD611007 6 818793 7 818961 8 818413-2 Spacer Blower 9 15534-1 Washer 10 11 73352 Nut, Hex Flange Lid 12 13 509238 9-17816 14 9-16937 15 9-16938 16 17 809544-9 73185 18 19 9-16990 73102 20 826356-1 f Caster Foot w/Storage Casters t Hose 2-1/2" x 7' 21 827596 t Adapter 22 821421-10 23 24 815096 25 826354 Spring Tab End Hose Interlock 822256 Squeegee SP6482 Owners Hardware "DOUBLE may also be marked 1 w/plug Motor (Includes Key No's 7,thru * Screw, Pan Hd. Ty "AB" 10x3/4 Lid Gasket 823690-4 10) Wheel Float!Filter t Filter t Filter 1/4-20 Cage (Red Stripe) Plate t Filter Nut Dust Drum Drain Cap Hoselock Ring "O" Adapter Hose 826355-1 Item - May Be Secured Stores * Standard means of insulation VAC only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a Wet/Dry Vac must be identical to the parts they replace. Your double-insulated 1"Stock Retail No grounding nor should should be done double-insulated Vac, two systems WET/DRY Through (Not Illustrated) Manual The Hardware Item - May Be Purchased 4_ Locally. (Not illustrated) Department Of Most Sears Repair Parts 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Model Number 113.170340 J 2 J 5 -9 16----- 10 22 @ 21 18 --"_ _) J 13 19 "'_"(_ 24 20_ , _/'_" CRAFTSMAN® Accessories Get more versatility ries. Additional wet/dry or Sears/Craftsman 17820 2-1/2"x7' 16922 Utility and Attachments from your Craftsman vac accessories Power wet/dry vacuum may be purchased by adding these at your local Sears Hose Nozzle 16926 14" Floor Brush 17822 Pos-I-Lock Hose 17817 Wet Nozzle 16933 Blower Nozzle 16947, Inflator 16948 Nozzle 16964 Extension Caster Feet for Storage Most Accessories 17816 Paper Pleated Filter Are Available 4R In 2-1/2 Wands 16925 Dry Nozzle 16902 Crevice Tool 16901 Dusting Brush . NOTE: retail store and Hand Tool Catalog. 16978 Car Nozzle 16931/16990 accesso- u ,.. 16939 & 16940 Drum Liners Inch And 1-1/4 Inch Sizes 16934 Hose Grip 16917 Hose Joiner Sawdust Whole-shop Sawdust 16930 Hose Collection Manifold-Type Lock 16935 Gutter Series Collection System 29964 L Table Saw Dust Collection Kit 29962 Radial Arm Saw Dust Collection Kit 29963 15 Nozzle For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME Para pedir servicio (1-800-469-4663) de reparaci6n For the repair a domicilio or replacement - 1-800-676-5811 parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect 1-800-366-PART Para ordenar (1-800-366-7278) piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement: Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday - Saturday 1-800-827-6655 r SEARS i HomeCentral The model and serial numbers will be found When requesting service following information: • • Product Type Part Number or ordering • • SM on the handle. parts, always provide Model Number Part Description © 2002 Emerson Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL. 60179 U.S.A. the ">
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Frequently asked questions
Adding moisture to the air with a console humidifier is an effective way to decrease static shocks generated by the vacuum.
Do not vacuum flammable or hazardous liquids or materials. Always unplug the vacuum before changing or cleaning the filter.
To fasten the filter cage, first line up the cage tab with the slot on the center ring of the lid. Then, pry the tab out of the slot, tilt the cage, and fit it into place.
Turn the cover upside down and place the float in the center opening. Ensure that the words "This Side Towards Filter" are facing up, and insert one end of the float beneath the filter cage. Finally, place the other end over the hole.
If the vacuum cleaner malfunctions, check for missing parts or damage. If no issues are found, take the product to the nearest Sears Service Center for repair or replacement.