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Question posted by vargas77 on September 5th, 2011

The Vac Has Lost It's Suction And Only Will Blow Out

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Owners Manual - Page 1

You should record both model and serial numbers in U,S.A. 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. Save This Manual For Future Reference S£A_RS owner's manual ...
Owners Manual - Page 2

... or smoking, such as a Read and understand this owner's manual toy. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before unplugging. • Do not vacuum, or use Wet/Dry Vac as described in the operation section of this manual. is not followed someone could be injured. To reduce the dsk of fire or explosion...
Owners Manual - Page 3

...safety, read and understand owner's manual. Safety Goggles are rated for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs before changing or cleaning filter. keep the loss to rain - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...left outdoors, or dropped into ventilation openings. Using any ventilation openings blocked; Do not vacuum with any extension cord will cause some loss of body away from heated surfaces. Use...
Owners Manual - Page 4

... Manual 1 Carton Contents * These items may come preassembled. IMPORTANT NOTE Please Read Carefully Static Shocks Are Common - Carton Contents List Key A B C D E F* G* H* J* K* L M N P Description Qty. Introduction This Wet]Dry Vac is low. Notify your home the best remedy is to add moisture to see if they are damaged or missing. To reduce the frequency of...
Owners Manual - Page 5

.... IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as shown. WARNING: To avoid personal Injury or damage to vac be away from the lid. Replace in the filter plate over the center ring covering the... the safety and operation instructions. Filter Cage -_ Tab_:'t _--_ Power Lever ots(3) Do not operate vac with any other foreign objects out of the center opening in the center of the slot. Finger tighten...
Owners Manual - Page 6

...stem into the bottom of the caster foot, as shown (4 places). 4. Turn the drum upright. Drum Vac Assembly 1. Note: Power assembly must be aligned with bottom of the drum. Assembly Flexible Latch Port Drain .... 3.Be sure power assembly completely covers the top of power assembly with drain cap and vac port located on the Foot caster stem is inserted all the way into the socket and ...
Owners Manual - Page 7

... feet or in the hose 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. To remove the hose from the vac, press the release button in the storage locations on the plug to...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... or aerosol sprays. CAUTION: To reduce risk of fire or explosion, do not vacuum toxic materials. "O" is the symbol for "OFF" and "1"is wet, the filter will clog quickly and be dried to reduce the risk of electric shock, this vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. O= OFF...
Owners Manual - Page 9

..., unplug power cord before using as a blower. Locking Hose End Blowing Port Handle Blowing Feature Your vac features a blowing port, It can blowsawdustand otherdebds, Followthe steps belowto useyour vac as a blower. Locate blowing port of the vac. Scoop or drain enough contents out to make the vac light enough to bystanders, keep them clear of hose, then place...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... the hose is turned off filter, I WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustment should be accomplished without removingthe filterfrom the vac. Wet/Dry Vac To keep your vac. Wipe out with warm water and mild soap. NOTE: This filter is made of high quality paper designed to the blower wheel and motor...
Owners Manual - Page 11

... With fingers on each thumb below the latches) and two fingers of the insert to you vacuum. Inspect the pins of each hand on the far side and thumbs holding the latches of ... extension wand. Using both hands, lower the nozzle body onto the insert and squeegee with your wet/dry vac. Gently pull the latches toward yourself to the extension wand. To reverse or replace the squeegee:...
Owners Manual - Page 12

... grounding be marked on a double-insulated appliance, nor should be identical to the parts they replace. Spacer Blower Wheel Washer Nut,Hex Flange 5/16-18 * Screw, Pan Hd. Car Nozzle tWet Nozzle Squeegee ? Ty. =AB" !0 x 1-1/4 Ser. Repair Parts 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Model Number 113.177610 Always order by Part Number - lUl Key No.

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