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SEARS
owner's
manual

MODEL

NO.

113.170330

CRRFTSMRN

Serial
Number
Model

and serial

numbers may be found

on the side of the
detachable

blower. You

should

record

model

and serial

numbers
place

both

in a safe

for future

use.

16 GALLON
WET/DRY VAC
WITH DETACHABLE
BLOWER
assembly
operating
repair parts

FOR YOU R
SAFETY
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY

k=

J
Sears,

Part No. SP6481

Roebuck

,J
and

Co., Hoffman

Estates,

IL. 60179

U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON CRAFTSMAN
WET/DRY VACS
If within one year from
due to a defect
If this Craftsman
this warranty
Warranty

the date of purchase,

in material

or workmanship,

Wet/Dry

coverage

Service

Vac is used
applies

Is Available

vice Center/department
This warranty
This warranty
rights

gives

for commercial

By Simply

only while
you specific

Wet/Dry

Vac fails

or rental purposes,

for only 90 days from

Throughout

applies

this Craftsman

Sears will repair it, free of charge.

date of purchase.

Contacting

The United

The Nearest

Sears

this product

is in the United

legal

and you may also have

which

vary from

state to state.

Sears,

Roebuck

and Co., D/817

rights,

Ser-

States.

WA, Hoffman

States.

Estates,

other

IL 60179

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety

is a combination

sense,

staying

of common

alert and knowing

your vac works. Read

understand
the vac.

gases,
how

this manual

to

or explosive

dusts

or other fuels,

lighter fluid,

based

natural

paints,

coal dust,

magnesium

dust, grain

Do not use Wet/Dry

means

is not followed
injured

if the safety

someone

information

Do not vacuum

will be seriously

or killed.

injured

CAUTION:

tured

someone

informa-

using

basic safety

your Wet/Dry
precautions

may

be

Vac, follow
including

To reduce
expose

WARNING.To reduce
electric

shock,

and all labels on the Wet/Dry

operating.

to rain. Store

or

manual

ter or without

Use only as described

vacuuming

in this man-

operation

injury or

when

section

before

servicing.

Sparks

before

unplugging.

vapors

or dust. To reduce

flamthe risk

Do not vacuum,
near, flammable

or use this Wet/Dry

or combustible

or electric
unattended.

Vac

liquids,
2

except

for

in the

of this manual.
Vac when

from outlet when

WARNING:

of fire or explosion:

Vac with a torn fil-

as described

Wet/Dry

in. Unplug

can ignite

do not

used by or

the filter installed

damage to Wet/Dry Vac, use only Sears

Craftsman recommended
accessories.
inside the motor

materials.

shock,

to be used as a toy. Close

liquids

Do not leave

from

toxic

indoors.

attention is necessary
near children.

Vac before

ual. To reduce the risk of personal

mable

do not vacuum

Do not use this Wet/Dry

this owner's

damage.

hazards

the risk of electric

Do not allow

injury:
Read and understand

soot or ash. This

Do not use or store near hazardous

the fol-

or

will not be cap-

the risk of health

vapors or dusts,
materials.

lowing.

the risk of fire,

fireplace

or

matches,

by the filter and may cause

To reduce

injured.
When

dust,

that is burning

is a very fine dust which

if the safety

tion is not followed

anything

Do not vacuum

or killed.

means

oil-

Vac as a sprayer.

smoking, such as cigarettes,

hot ashes.

WARNING:
means if the safety information is not followed someone
could be
seriously

cleaners,

gas, hydrogen,

or gun powder.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER:

like gasoline

Turn off Wet/Dry

To reduce
shock,

the risk

do not

plugged

not in use and

Vac

of fire

run vac

Toreduce
theriskofinjuryfromacciden- Vacsbefore
servicing.
talstarting,
unplug
powercordbefore
UsethisWet/dry
Detachable
Blower
Vac
asdescribed
inthismanual.
changing
orcleaning
filter.
Whenusingasdetached
blower:
Donotunplug
bypulling
oncord.To
unplug,
grasptheplug,notthecord.
Turnunitoffbefore
setting
onground
or
Donotusewithdamaged
cord,plugor
releasing
grasp
fromhandle.
otherparts.IfyourWet/Dry
Vacisnot
Donotuseonwetsurfaces,
electric
working
asitshould,
hasmissing
parts, shockcouldoccur.
hasbeendropped,
damaged,
leftoutonlyatworkarea.
doors,
ordropped
intowater,returnittoa Directairdischarge
Donotdirectairatbystanders.
SearsService
Center.
awaywhenblowing.
Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecordas Keepchildren
handle,
closea dooroncord,orpullcord Donotuseblower
foranyjobexcept
around
sharpedgesorcorners.
Donot
blowing
dirtanddebris.
runWet/Dry
Vacovercord.Keepcord
Observe
thefollowing
warnings
that
awayfromheated
surfaces.
appear
onthemotorhousing
ofyourWet/
Donothandle
plugortheWet/Dry
Vac DryVac.
withwethands.
Donotputanyobjectintoventilation
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED
OUBLE INSULATED
openings.
Donotvacuum
withanyventi- -_
WHEN SERVICING
USE ONLY
lationopenings
blocked;
keepfreeofdust,
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
lint,hairoranything
thatmayreduce
air
flow.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
Keephair,looseclothing,
fingers,
andall electric shock- do not expose to
partsofbodyawayfromopenings
and
rain-store
indoors.
moving
parts.
Toreduce
theriskoffalls,useextracare WARNING: For your own safety,
read and understand
owner's
manwhencleaning
onstairs.
ual.
Do
not
pick
up
hot
ashes,
coals,
ThisWet/Dry
Vacisdouble-insulated,
toxic,
flammable
or
other
hazardeliminating
theneedforaseparate
ous materials.
Do not use around
grounding
system.
Useonlyidentical
replacement
parts.Readtheinstructions explosive liquids or vapors.
forServicing
Double-Insulated
Wet/Dry

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The operation
of any utility vac or blower
can result in foreign objects being blown

For dusty operations,

wear dust mask.
Use only extension
cords that are rated

into the eyes, which can result in severe

eye damage. Always wear safety goggles

for outdoor use. Extension

cords in poor
condition or that are too small in wire size

complying
package)

can pose fire and shock

with ANSI Z87.1 (shown on

before commencing
operation.

Safety Goggles
retail stores.

are available

at Sears

using an extension
good condition.
will cause

WEAR

YOUR

Using

any extension

some loss of power.

cord

To keep

cord.

Extension
To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors
when using the vac
hours or when,

When

the loss to a minimum,

use the following
table to choose the minimum wire size
extension

for extended
noisy area.

hazards.

cord, be sure it is in

using

it in a

Cord

Length

0-50 Ft.
50-100

Ft.

Gauge
(A.W.G.)
14
12

Introduction
This Wet/Dry Vac is intended
hold use only.

IMPORTANT
Please

Table of Contents

for house-

Item
Page
Warranty
Information
.............................
2
Safety instructions
.................................
2
Introduction ............................................
4

NOTE

Read Carefully

Static Shocks Are Common

- In dry
areas or when the relative humidity of the
air is low. To reduce the frequency
of
static shocks in your home the best remedy is to add moisture to the air with a
console humidifier.

Unpacking
Remove

of carton.

the Carton

Some units may include

shown.

Notify

Carton

5
9
13

Repair

16

Parts ........................................

Check

Contents

accessories

List.

not

your Sears Store immedi-

ately if any parts are damaged

Key

Contents

Description

Assembly
...............................................
Operation ...............................................
Maintenance
........................................

and Checking Carton Contents m

entire contents

each item against

Unpacking
and Checking
Carton Contents .............................

or missing.

List
............................

Qty.

A
B

16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac ...............

Hose ..........................................

1
1

C
D

Blower Adapter ..........................

Diffuser .......................................

1
1

Blower

............................

F
G
H

Utility Nozzle ..............................

Wet Nozzle .................................
Car Nozzle .................................

1
1
1

Extension

.......................

K
L

Crevice Tool ...............................

14" Floor Brush ..........................

1
1

Float ...........................................

Filter Cage

P
R
S
T

Single Wheel Caster ..................

Wheel Assembly
........................
Filter Plate ..................................
Filter Nut ....................................

2
2
1
1

U
V
W

Accessory
Caddy .......................
Filter (Red Stripe) .......................
Owners Manual ..........................

1
2
1

Nozzle

Wands

.................................

sQ

Accessory
1. Unlatch

Caddy Assembly

the drum

latches

on the front

and rear of unit. The drum

the lid onto the drum.

latches

drum. Place the lid upside

clean smooth surface.
2. Flip the drum

upside

down

down

3. Take the accessory

on a

Orain
Cap

and position

The open

horseshoe

shaped

caddy

positioned

under

the open

Dove
Tail

on the floor.

caddy

it on the vac drum.

4. Slide the caddy

Accessory
Caddy

hold

Lift the lid off the

end of

should

be

the drain cap.

down

onto the drum,

end of the caddy

dovetail

slides

molded

area of the drum.

has two

that will press

into the

The caddy

will press onto the drum

until it rests

against

the first step of the drum.

bottom

edge of the caddy

The

will be even

with the bottom edge of the vac drum.

it is not even with the bottom of the

If

drum, tap the edge until it is flush with

the drum bottom. The tab lock located
at the rear of the caddy will latch into
the recessed area at the rear of the vac
drum.

To Install the Wheels/Casters

1. Locate the two 5-1/4"
and the single
2. Insert

wheel assemblies

wheel

the single

casters.

wheel

bottom

of the accessory

shown

(2 places).

3. Push

on the caster

casters
caddy

into the
as

until the end of the

caster stem is inserted all the way into

the socket. You will be able to hear the
end of the caster snap into the socket
the caddy.
when

positioning

4. Position

sory caddy

section

assemblies

assembly.

of

easily

Repeat

of one of

into the acces-

as illustrated.

of the assembly

let if necessary.
wheel

will rotate

is correct.

the dovetail

the wheel
support

The caster

Tap the wheel

with a soft malfor the second

5. Flip the drum/caddy

with the wheels
the floor.

assembly

of the caddy

upright
resting

NOTE:

When

emptying

wet/dry

drum,

it is not necessary

debris

remove

the vac caddy.

on

from the
to

Float/Cage

Assembly

WARNING:
For your own safety,
never connect plug to power source
outlet

until all assembly

complete
understood

the safety

instructions.

1. Remove

vac with

or missing.

the detachable
head assembly

down

on the power

blower

from the

by pressing
head latch beneath

the carry handle of the detachable

blower. Set the detachable
blower
the side.
drum.
2. Locate

/Blower

are
and

and operation

Do not operate

any parts damaged

power

steps

and you have read

Detachable

Place lid upside

down

off to

on
Drum /

the float and filter cage. (The

float is inside the loose

parts

Power

Latch

bag.)

3. Place the float over the center opening

in the lid with the words "This side
towards

lid" laying

hole. (See

personal

face down

__'_'_

To reduce
injury

sure

to keep

K ''I"

other

foreign

ter opening
float.

the risk

or damage

hands,

out

of

_11_

to vac be

fingers,

objects
when

of the cen-

assembling

with the slots in the center

Push

__._.._

the

ring of the lid

on the filter cage until

the tabs snap into the slots for a secure

fit.
NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed,
because the float is placed in the wrong
way, use a flat blade screwdriver
and
insert the blade near one of the tabs
between

the filter cage and the center

ring

of the lid. Pry the tab out of the slot. Tilt

the cage and lift away from
replace, follow
instructions.

float/cage

the lid. To

assembly

_ _._

_..___f I_

or any

4. Line up the filter cage tabs as shown

assembly.

Filter

over the

illustration.)

WARNING:

Lid Asm.

Head

Latch

Slots

(3)

Cage
Tabs

Open
Float

(3)
End

Filter Assembly
1. Carefully
cage,

slide the filter over the filter

sliding

it over the center

ring cov-

__-'-

ering the 3 slots until the filter stops

against
2. Place

Filter Nut
Filter Plate

the lid.
the hole in the filter plate over

threaded
3. Gently

screw

Filter

of the filter cage.

push on the filter plate to seat

the rubber

cular channel

tighten
NOTE:

of the filter plate.

it down.

Finger

screw and

tighten

only.

Lever of filter nut should

be away

plate as shown.

IMPORTANT:
may deform

Red
Stripe

ring of the filter inside the cir-

4. Place filter nut onto threaded

from

_"'-"

Do not overtighten
or crack

as this

the filter plate, filter

Threaded_,_

Screw

_.-_

Lid

_r_

_r''_

Filter

Caoe

cage or the filter.

NOTE:

Your filter has a red stripe

matches

an in-store

visit your local Sears

displayer.

that

When

you

store, just remember

the color of your stripe for the correct

filter.

size

Vac Assembly
1. Locate
caddy

the lid assembly

assemblies

Latch
and the drum/

(assembled

earlier).

2. Position the lid assembly with the inlet

of the unit located in line with the drain
cap and the drum

label on the vac.

Allow the assembly

drum.
3. Rotate

to rest on the vac

both latches

the latches
drum.

down until you hear

snap over the lip of the

NOTE: For best appearance

of the unit,
the inlet of the vac should be located
above

the drain.

Cord Storage
Simply

wrap the power

assembly

and snap

plug to a wrap

cord around

the connector

of the cord.

the lid
on the

Latch

Positioning Detachable Blower

(Power Head Assembly)
1. Locate

the detachable

Craftsman

wet/dry

blower

2. On top of the blower

(opposite

dle side of the blower);

plastic

Molded
Plastic Lead

of your

vac.

there

the hanis molded

lead that is used to assist

assembling
the unit. Position
into the indented area above

the lead
the label.

ndented

Area

3. Rotate

the detachable

blower

down

until the travel of the unit stops.

4. Lightly

press

down

of the detachable

on the carry
blower

fq
c

handle

until the power

head latch engages the blower. The

detachable
blower is now latched to the
lid assembly.

Release
Button
Your new wet/dry
With the wet/dry

vac is ready for use.

vac completely

assem-

bled and ready for use, insert the push button end of the hose assembly
of the vac. The hose should

into the inlet

snap into

place. To remove

the hose from the vac

press the release

button

assembly
inlet.

in the hose

and pull the hose out of the vac

Pull
Press and

Operation
V V/'_ r_ I_l I I_l v_._

To reduce

the risk

flammable

gases

paints,
gun

gasoline,

powder

of fire

or explosion,

or flammable
alcohol

vapors

or explosive

in the air. Do not vacuum

ble liquids

or hot ashes.

hazards

reduce
Unplug
drum.

the risk of electrical

power cord before

CAUTION:

from

vapors

To reduce

ing damage

wear

or dusts,

this vac in areas

such as lighter

fluid,

dust

such

as coal,

explosive

Do not use this

health

do not operate

vac

do not

dust,

the risk

of hear-

ear protectors

2. When

using

fine dust,

being blown into the

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.
level of this unit is too loud,
Noise

the risk of electric

has a polarized

is wider

than the other).

a polarized

shock,

outlet only one way. If the plug

fied electrician
Do not change
NOTE:
uming

this

This plug will fit in

reverse

plug. if it still does not fit, contact

When
mode,

in the exhaust

to install

always

Vacuuming

the

the proper

outlet.

the unit in the vacuinsert the air diffuser

port on the detachable

blower. This breaks

air and diffuses it.

up the direct flow of

Dry Materials

damage

to vac.

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.

3. If your filter is wet but you need to use

the vac to pick up dry material,
quickly
without

you can

dry the filter by running the vac

hose attached for about 10 min-

ter job stopping

air rushing

through

the

the very fine particles

than the 9-17816

99.99%
micron.

filter. This filter will stop

of all particles

Vacuuming
1. When

as small

as one

Liquids

picking

up small

amounts

of liq-

uid the filter may be left in place.

2. When picking up large amounts of liquid we recommend
that the filter be
removed.

If the filter is not removed,

will become
appear

1. The filter must be in correct position at

all times to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible

intervals to maintain

a quali-

the plug in any way.

using

NOTE:

frequent

The optional Craftsman

Fine Particle
Filter, stock number 9-17916 will do a bet-

plug (one blade

does not fit fully in the outlet,

more

for you to

and clean the filter at

vac will help dry the filter.

and Hand Tool Catalog.

appliance

the drum

utes. The clean

Muffler;

accessory
number 9-16991 found in
Sears retail stores or the Sears Power
To reduce

of

your vac to pick up very

peak vac performance.

the Craftsman

risk

To

it will be necessary

noisy area. The operation

of any utility vac or blower can result in for-

purchase

or

shock do not expose to rain. Store vac indoors.

changing
or cleaning filter or emptying
the dust

empty

If the noise

the

materials.

when using the vac or blower for

extended
hours or when using it in a

eign objects
eyes, which

grain

or combusti-

To reduce

toxic

with
oil-base

magnesium,

flammable

as a sprayer.
vacuum

cleaners,

saturated

and misting

it
may

in the exhaust.

3. After using the vac to pick up liquids,

the filter must be dried to reduce the
risk of possible
the filter.

mildew

and damage

to

Operation (continued)
4. When

the liquid

in the drum

reaches

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

in pitch, due to increased
motor
IMPORTANT:

To reduce

age to the vac

higher
speed.

the risk of dam-

do not run motor

with float

in raised position.

Emptying

Dust Drum

WARNING:

To reduce

the risk of

injury from

accidental

starting,

unplug power
the drum.
1. To remove

cord before

the lid to empty

emptying
contents

of

Latch

the dust drum, simply lift the two drum

latches at the front and rear of the dust
drum and lift the lid assembly
up and off
the dust drum and set to the side.
NOTE:

Do not pick up the lid assembly

by lifting on the handle

to the detach-

able blower. Lift the lid assembly

by the
latches. This will ensure that the
detachable
separate

blower
during

4. If the contents are liquid, you may dispose by using the drain provided in the
drum for easy emptying. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and allow the liquid to drain completely out of the vac
drum.

and the lid will not

removal

of the lid

assembly.
2. Lay the lid assembly
clean

dry area while

or changing
3. Dump
waste

upside
emptying

down

on a

the drum

the filter.

the drum

contents

disposal

container.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

back injury or falls, do not lift a vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop or
drain enough contents out to make
the vac light enough to lift comfortably.

into the proper

10

To Store Your Accessories

Your

Craftsman

accessory
pockets
caddy

wet/dry

storage.
located

and two

vac

There
at

the

storage

caddy

is

are five storage

rear

areas

of

the

vac

at the front

of the storage
caddy. Conveniently
store
designed
to provide
better stability
and
accessory
nozzles
and extension
wands

I_

on the rear of the caddy and use the front

storage
for hose storage
and/or male to
male and air diffuser

storage.

Cord Wrap
When vacuuming

is complete,

cord and wrap it around

unplug

the

Cord Wrap
Area

the lid assembly

in the area provided between

the raised letter area marked

the inlet and

"Cord

Wrap".

11

Operation (continued)
Moving
Should

the Vac

it become

necessary

to pick the

die

vac up to move it, the handles may be

used on the sides of the dust drum. Do
not use the handle
able blower

located

on the detach-

to pick up the entire

wet/dry

vac or the lid assembly.

Handle

Blowing
Your

Feature

wet/dry

blower".

vac

features

a "detachable

It has the capability

a dedicated

blower

WARNING:

Always

gles complying
using

WARNING:
blowing
inhaled.

to be used as

for yard

cleanup
and workshop
blow sawdust and other

when

work,

applications
debris.

wear

safety

with ANSI

injury to bystanders,
keep them
I WARNING:
To reduce
clear of blowing
debris.the risk of

patio
to

1. Familiarize
blower

gog-

2. Remove

Z87.1

creates

a dust

mask

dust which

the detachable

if

might

be

This latch holds

blower

to the lid assembly.

the handle

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of hear-

away

ing damage wear ear protectors

when using the vac/blower for
extended hours or when using it in a
noisy area.

the Detachable

This may be assembled

1. Insert

of your

the detachable

blower

upward

up by raising

and pulling

from the nested

position

the unit
of the

hinges.

Blower for "Blowing"

two ways.

the small end of one of the exten-

Blowing

sion wands
detachable

vac.

blower

blower.

3. Lift the detachable

Assemble

with the detachable

of your wet/dry

vac by pressing down on the latch

under the handle of the detachable

as a blower.
Wear

yourself

portion

into the blowing port of the

blower, insert the blowing

Port
Extension

adapter into the extension wand and

install the blower nozzle onto the blow-

Wand

ing adapter.
-OR2. Insert

the blowing

blowing
Connect

adapter

into the

port of the detachable

Blowin(
Adapter

blower.

Blower
Nozzle

the large end of the extension

3. Turn the blower "ON" by toggling
switch in the handle of the blower

wand to the blowing adapter. Connect

the blower nozzle to the extension
wand.

"ON"

12

position.

the
to the

The

wet/dry

blowing

vac

using

may

the

plied with the wet/dry

install

the

blower

also

seven

be

foot

used
hose

for

inside of the push button end of the vac

hose. Assemble
the hose to the blower

sup-

vac.

adapter

adapter

port of the wet/dry vac.

The blower
adapter
will

in the

blowing

insert

into

and connect

the opposite

the blower

nozzle

to

end of the hose.

The unit is ready for blowing

applications.

the

Blower Nozzle
Blowing Port

Blower
Adapter

Blower Nozzle

Maintenance
Blower

Intake

WARNING:

To reduce

the risk

injury from

accidental

starting,

unplug

power

or cleaning
After

cord before

of

changing

filter.

using

the detachable

blower

of your

wet/dry vac, examine

the bottom
of the
blower for dust and debris. Check to see if
the intake

to the blower

to the plastic

vents

has debris

and foam

stuck
'_

pad.

To clean the foam pad under the

shield of the detachable
blower:

intake

1. Remove the three

intake shield.

the

2. Lift the intake

3. Lift the foam
detached

shield

blower,

Holder
Foam

from the

the foam

pad from

and set the foam

the foam

foam

Reinstall foam
the holder.

need to replace
part section

7. Reinstall

pad for reuse.

it, check

Screws

(3)

6. Replace foam pad holder on blower

with the tabs away from the blower.

pad holder

foam pad to dry.

5. Examine

Shield

4"=

to the side. Clean the foam pad in warm

soapy water or brush debris away.
Allow

Pad

Intake

pad holder

from the blower.

the foam

pad holder

holding

Pad

off and set aside.

pad away

will also lift away

4. Remove

screws

Foam

If you

intake

pad under
shield

The unit is ready for use.

the service

of this manual.

13

the tabs of

and 3 screws.

Maintenance
Cleaning

Dry

Vac Filter

Your filter should

maintain

(continued)

be cleaned

often to

picking

storing

top of the lid while

filter with holes or tears in it. Even

open

a small

of high quality

when

removing

the filter

to clean

carefully

or installing

through

the filter for cleaning

remove

the

IMPORTANT:

To reduce

vac for dry material

filter is removed,

under "Wet Filter".

run water through

It is there

the drum

sfu

pressure

Take care

from the hose is not

through

10 minutes.

The clean

air

the filter will dry it.

Installation

the

Refer to "Filter Assembly".

Allow the filter to dry before
and storing the vac.

the filter

to shut off airof

reinstalling

quds.

Vac
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.

To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best,

clean the outside with a cloth dampened
with warm water
To clean

After

rushing

pickup.

Do not remove

or float.

Wet/Dry

Filter

approximately

the risk of dam-

age to the blower wheel and motor,

always reinstall the filter before using

CAUTION:

be done
quarters.

strong enough to damage filter. Remember: To dry a filter quickly, reinstall the filter on the vac and allow the unit to run for

filter

plate and lift off filter.

f ow when

it as described

Wet

that water

or

filter nut from

on the filter cage, remove

cage

SHOULD

the filter from a hose or spigot.

replacement,
screw

Cleaning

and not in the living

of the filter.

Removal
To remove

off.

4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine

dust (no debris), you may run water

it.

Creases in the filter pleats may occur

from installation
but creases will not affect
the performance

the vac is turned

against the inside wall of your dust drum

and the debris will loosen and fall.

paper designed
to stop very small particles of dust. The filter can be used for wet
or dry pick up. Handle

the filter

your hand on

3. After filter removal from vac, remove the

dry debris by gently tapping the filter

it immediately.
is made

area.

outdoors

hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of

This filter

removing

2. For best results of cleaning due to

accumulated
dust, clean the filter in an

IMPORTANT:
After cleaning,
check the filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a

NOTE:

of dry debris can be

without

from the vac by slapping

or

up dry debris.

your vac. Replace

removal

accomplished

peak vac performance.

Be sure to dry the filter before

Filter

1. Some

WARNING: To assure product

SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and
adjustment should be performed by
Sears Service Centers, always using
Sears replacement parts.

and mild soap.

the drum:

1. Dump

debris

2. Wash

drum

out.
thoroughly.

14

Wet Nozzle

farthest

To pick up liquids
use the 2-1/2"

off a smooth

wet nozzle

plied with your wet!dry

surface,

accessory

a second

extension

may be picked

nozzle

across

will dry the surface

Replacement
nozzle
Parts.

to the

be flipped

thumbs

_,

lower

opening

holding

removable
the latches

the

.q

the nozzle

of the nozzle

with

closest

on the far side and

the latches

of the

insert, flip the nozzle over so

are on the top and the round

inlet opening

is facing

away from you.

Make sure the squeegee

for the squeegee

through

_n

to you. With fingers

The squeegee

becomes

both hands,

the round

up by dragging

may be obtained
If the rubber

you.)

body onto the insert and squeegee

as you vacuum.

rubber

from
,

2. Using

to the

wand

the surface.

sup-

first, and connect the 2-112" x 7' hose to

the extension wand.
Liquids

i ......

vac. To use this

nozzle, simply attach the nozzle

end of an extension wand.
Connect

rl

stays on the

insert pins.

Sears

worn,

it may

over for use on the opposite

side or replaced.
part #822256).

(Replacement
To reverse

service

or replace

the

squeegee:
1. Lay the wet nozzle
the round

on a fiat surface

inlet opening

facing

with

up and
3. Press

the two latches

close to you as shown.

Latches
/.__
Nozzle

down with each thumb

latching
removable

2. Using

both

hands,

on the removable
latches)

position
insert,

tabs into their original

and two fingers

4. inspect

each thumb

(below

squeegee

of each hand

NOTE:

body.
3. Gently pull the latches
to remove the insert.
To reinstall
follow

these

1. Place

the removable

toward

the removable

and the latches

close

assembly

and gently

twist

hold

with both hands

in opposite

directions.

snap into proper

Twist
Forward

insert on a flat surupward

to you as shown.

Place

the rubber

insert,

with the pins fitting

squeegee

on the
through

holes in the squeegee.

sure the new working

If the pins are out position,

the nozzle

position.
Twist
Backward

insert correctly,

steps:

slots

body.

The insert pins should

face with the pins positioned

matching

yourself

the holes of the

and fit into the matching

in the nozzle

on each latch, lift and disengage

the
two latches from the tabs on the nozzle

over the locking

position.

the pins of the insert to make

sure they fit through

the

the

insert snap into the nozzle

body. Snap the latches

ody

below

tabs until you see and hear the

edge

the
(Make
The wet

is located

pickup
15

nozzle
use.

assembly

is ready

for wet

Repair Parts
16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac With Detachable
Model Number 113.170330
Always

order

by Part Number

Blower

- Not by Key Number

WARNING
SERVICING
In a double-insulated
instead of grounding.
appliance,
should

a means

Vac requires

be done

for grounding

extreme

only by qualified

double-insulated
double-insulated

Wet/Dry
Wet/Dry

and the symbol

ance.

r_-I(square

Key
No.

WET/DRY

Part No.

care

be added.

personnel.

a double-insu-

of the system,

Replacement

and

parts for a

Vac must be identical to the parts they replace. Your

Vac is marked with the words "DOUBLE
INSULATED"
within

a square)

509238
9-17816

1Filter

(Red Stripe)
Plate

Cage

may also be marked

Key
No.

Description

21
22
23
24
25
26

Filter/Float

Part No.
816345-1
15534-1
818413
818961
822459-1
826404

9-16937

1Filter

9-16938

826286-1

1 Filter Nut
Drum

73185

822479

826285

73102

Accessory
Caster

10

826387

Drum

11

826386

Lid

12

822442-1

Gasket

Lid

13

826388

Power

Head

14

820563-7

32

826355

15

826383

intake

Shield

33

826354

16

826411

Foam

Pad

34

822256

17

826389

Foam

Pad Holder

--

SP6481

18

822467-10

19

826382

Cord w/Plug
Detachable
Lid

20

823871

Rocker

Drain Cap
Wheel

on the appli-

Description
Nut-Hex
Washer

Flange

Blower

27
28
29
3O
31

Caddy

Motor
Blowing

Blower Adapter
Motor Cover

815096
826356-1

Key

thru 24)

822482

Latch

Diffuser

Hose Adapter
tHose

2 1/2" x 7'

(Includes

* Screw Pan Hd. Ty

AB #10 x 3/4

Gasket

(includes

822480
826385

1/4-20

Wheel

Spacer
Collector
Nos.21,

Latch

1 Stock Item - May be secured

stores.
Hardware

Servicing

and knowledge

service

* Standard

VAC

Wet/Dry Vac, two systems of insulation

are provided
No grounding
means is provided on a double-insulated

nor should

lated Wet/Dry

OF DOUBLE-INSULATED

Key Nos.

30 thru 33)
Spring Tab
Hose End Interlock
Squeegee
Owners Manual
(Not illustrated)

Switch
through

the hardware

Item - May be purchased

16

locally

department

of most Sears

retail

Repair Parts
32

34

17

RAFTSMAN
Accessories

and Attachments

Get more versatility from your Craftsman wet/dry vacuum by adding these accessories.
Additional wet/dry vac accessories may be purchased at your local Sears retail store
or Sears/Craftsman Power and Hand Tool Catalog.

@
17820 2-1/2"x7' Hose

16964 Extension Wands

16922 Utility Nozzle

17817 Wet Nozzle

16978 Car Nozzle

16915 Multipurpose
Floor Tool

16947, 16948
Inflator Nozzle
NOTE: Most Accessories

16933 Blower Nozzle

16926 14" Floor

Brush

17816 Paper Pleated

Filter

16991
Noise Muffler

16925 Dry Nozzle

16902 Crevice Tool

16901 Dusting
Brush

17916 High Efficiency

Filter

Are Available In 2-1/2 Inch And 1-1/4 Inch Sizes

18

16934 Hose Grip

16917 Hose
Connector

16930 Hose Lock

16935 Gutter Nozzle

Sawdust Collection Series

Whole-shop Sawdust Manifold-Type Collection System

29964

Radial Arm Saw

Dust Collection Kit
29963

Table Saw Dust

Collection Kit
29962

19

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 reparacion

a domicilio-

For the repair 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

For the location

a domicilio

- 1-800-659-7084

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

or to inquire about an existing

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday

Agreement

Agreement:

- Saturday

1-800-827-6655

SEARS
HomeCentral

SM

The model and serial numbers will be found on the handle.

When requesting service or ordering
following
information:

Product Type
Part Number

parts, always provide the

Model Number
Part Description

2002 Emerson
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. SP6481

Form No. SP6481

Printed in U.S.A. 5/02