Craftsman 17761 Support Question
Craftsman 17761 Support Question
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Question posted by farlan on October 8th, 2014
How To Change Filter On 16 Gallon Craftsman Shop Vac
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on December 21st, 2014 11:08 AM
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Hi, you can see instructions for replacing the filter (with pictures) on page 5 of the vacuum's owner manual. If you don't have the manual, you can download it here:
http://c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0308360.pdf
http://c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0308360.pdf
Related Craftsman 17761 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
SP6502
Printed in a safe )lace for future use.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
CRRFTSHRN
16 GALLON WET/DRY VAC
• assembly • operating • repair parts
J Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Part No. You should record both model and serial numbers ...
Owners Manual - Page 2
... of fire or explosion:
Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged in the United States. FFULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY VACS
If this Craftsman Wet/Dry Mac fails due to a defect in material...in this manual. Use only as described in use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. This warranty ...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...: For your Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated...vac for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs before changing or cleaning filter. Read the instructions for extended hours or when using an extension cord, be sure it is in a noisy area.
For dusty operations, wear dust mask. Do not put any utility vac or blower can result in severe eye damage. Do not vacuum with wet hands. This Wet/Dry Vac...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... Assembly Pos-I-Lock Hose Assembly Utility Nozzle Wet Nozzle Car Nozzle Filter Nut Filter Plate
1 ...1
1 1 1 1 1
Filter (Red Stripe) ..........
1
Filter Cage
1
Float
1
Extension Wands ...........
2
Caster Foot W/Storage ...... 4
Caster
4
Owners Manual
1
Carton Contents
* These items may come preassembled. Introduction
This Wet]Dry Vac is to add moisture to see if...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... the opening when assembling the float.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as shown.
WARNING: To avoid personal Injury or damage to vac be sure to seat the rubber ring of the filter inside the circular channel of the filter plate.
4. Place _ter nut onto threaded stud and tighten it over the hole.
6.
Line up...
Owners Manual - Page 6
You will hear the ball snap into
the socket. Drum
Vac Assembly
1.
Insert the caster feet into the socket of
the caster foot, as shown (4 places).
4....5. To remove the power assembly, lift up front (label and switch side) of power assembly with drain cap and vac port located on the
Foot
caster stem is flush with drum for proper attachment.
2. Upon releasing flexible latches, the ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...storage locations on the plug to a wrap of the cord. To remove the hose from the vac, press the release button in the storage locations on the lid.
Hose
Power Assembly
Push BuRon... assembly and pull the hose out of the vac.
Vac Assembly (continued)
Cord Wrap
The wet/dry vac has a convenient cord wrap area designed on the rear of the vac inlet, as shown. Press end
Pull
Wrap
Insert...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... higher in pitch, due to position "1". O= OFF
I = ON
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1.The filter must be very difficult to the vac do not run motor with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in a noisy area.
The optional Craftsman HEPA Rated Material Filter, stock number 9-17912 will know that the filter be left in the drum reaches a predetermined level...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... drum contents into the blowing port of liquids. Scoop or drain enough contents out to make the vac light enough to remove the power assembly.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to empty... starting, unplug power cord before using as a blower. The hose should be used to use your vac. 2. Simply unscrew the drain cap and lift the opposite side slightly to bystanders, keep them clear ...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... damage to dry the filter before changing or cleaning filter.
Remember: To dry a filter quickly, reinstall the filter on the vac and allow the unit to run water through the filter from the hose is not strong enough to clean or installing it immediately. The clean air rushing through the filter will dry it . Wet/Dry Vac
To keep your vac. using the vac for approximately...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...dry the surface as you as shown. To reverse or replace the squeegee:
1. Lay the wet... for use the 2-1/2" wet nozzle accessory supplied with... wand. Maintenance (continued)
Wet Nozzle
To pick up and...on the insert,
The wet nozzle assembly is located ... the 2-1/2" x 7' hose to you vacuum. Place the removable insert on the nozzle.... Replacement rubber for wet pickup use this nozzle, ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...Parts
16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Model Number 113.177610
Always order by Key Number
WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED
WET/DRY VAC
In a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac,...16-18 * Screw, Pan Hd.
Collector Float
Filter Cage t Filter (Red Stripe) t Filter Plate t Filter Nut
Drum
Cap, Drain Foot, Caster w/Storage Caster
t UtilityNozzle ?
Not by Part Number - Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac...
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