Craftsman 17776 Support Question
Craftsman 17776 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-152143 on June 19th, 2015
Why Is The Suction So Poor
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on June 19th, 2015 11:59 AM
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One thing that can definitely cause poor suction is if the filter is clogged or dirty. You can find instructions for cleaning and removing the filter on pages 10-11 of the owner's manual. If you don't have the manual, you can download it here.
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Related Craftsman 17776 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
CRHFTSMR
4 GALLON PORTABLE WET/DRY VAC
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
• assembly • operating • repair parts
J Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. You should record ...
Owners Manual - Page 2
... cleaning filter. Close attention is not followed someone might be seriously injured or killed. Unplug from outlet when not in use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section of this manual.
• Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged in. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...extension cord. or carry by the filter
and...cleaning on the motor housing of body away from heated surfaces. • Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac...Wet/Dry Vac is a very fine dust
which can pose fire and shock hazards.
Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, fJammabJe or other parts. Glasses or
goggles not in severe
eye damage.
Do not vacuum with standard
wet/dry...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... The light weight design allows usage for household use only. Carton Contents Lists
Key Description
A
Wet/Dry Vac
B
Accessory Tote
C*
Float
D*
Filter Cage
E*
Filter (Purple Stripe) ......... Sears retail replacement...manual for light vacuuming of your Sears Store immediately if any parts are sold by It may already be used for specific usage of wet or dry media. Unpacking ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...
complete and you have read and
understood the safety and operation
instructions,
Do not operate vac with
any other foreign objects out of the center opening in the center ring of the... the assembly instructions below:
1. Locate the float. WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage to vac be removed, use a flat blade screwdriver and insert the blade near one of the large wheels into...
Owners Manual - Page 7
When you hear them snap over the flanges on the drum,
7, Your Portable Wet/Dry Vac is now ready to use. Filter Plate
Fitter
lge
Head Drum Read the instructions on the
following
pages to operate
your stripe for the correct ... in drum. (The power head will only fit on the drum one way).
6, Rotate both latches down , Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of your
Portable Vac safely.
Owners Manual - Page 8
... stored on the wail,
use .
2.
of the Portable Wet/Dry Vac.
Switch
Vacuum Port
Power Head / Power Cord
-y Tote
/
-BJowing Port
Latch
Cord Storage
1.Your Portable Wet/Dry Vac has a convenient area to store your Portable Wet/Dry Vac before
plugging it in coiJs near your feet.
Getting to Know Your Portable Wet/Dry Vac
Familiarize yourself with the standard wall stud
spacing...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... to position "F'. Do not vacuum
expmosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes.
The operation of the blower port and back into the wal! Always wear
safety goggles complying with
flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in
severe eye damage. Your Craftsman
four-gallon
Portable
Wet/Dry Vac is assembled at Sears retait...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... on the latches located on the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift off because the suction ceases
and the motor noise becomes higher in the filter pleats may
affect the performance of the Portable Wet/Dry Vac by maneuvering the handle or lid. highly
2. When this is normal.
3. The filter can be used...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... for proper 'Filter Assembly". to page 6
To keep your Portable Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, clean the outside with a cloth
dampened with fine dust (no debris) you may run water through it from a hose of spigot.
C_eaning a Wet Filter
After filter is removed, a wet filter should be performed
by Sears Service Centers, always
using Sears...
Owners Manual - Page 12
Repair Parts (cont.)
4 Gallon Portable WetJDry Vac Mode_ Number 113.177765
Always order by Key Number
Key No. Part No.
1
830996
2
831009
3
830997
4
9-16938
5
831010
6
9-17810
7
831007
8
817254
9
831001
Description
Actuator, Switch ...
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