Craftsman 113.179100 Owner's Manual

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WarrantyCraftsman One Year Full WarrantyIf this Craftsman product fails due to a defect in material or workmanshipwithin one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store,Sears Service Center, or other Craftsman outlet in the United States forfree repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if thisproduct is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.This warranty does not include bags or filters, which are expendableparts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otherrights, which vary, from state to state.Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety is a combination of using commonsense, staying alert, and knowing howyour wet/dry vacuum cleaner ("Vac")works.Safety Signal WordsA DANGER: Indicates a hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, will result •in death or serious injury.,_ WARNING: Indicates a hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could •result in death or serious injury._i, CAUTION: Indicates a hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, couldresult in minor or moderate injury.When using your Vac, always follow basicsafety precautions including the following:WARNING- To reduce the risk of fire, electricshock, or injury:• Read and understand this manual andall labels on the Vac before operating.• Use only as described in this manual.• Do not leave Vac running whileunattended - you may fail to noticeimportant signs indicating abnormaloperation such as loss of suction,debris/liquid exiting exhaust, orabnormal motor noises. Immediatelystop using Vac if you notice thesesigns.• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.Unplug from outlet when not in use andbefore servicing.• Sparks inside the motor can igniteflammable vapors or dust. To reducethe risk of fire or explosion, do not usenear combustible liquids, gases, ordusts, such as gasoline or other fuels,lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints,natural gas, coal dust, magnesiumdust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gunpowder.Do not vacuum anything that is burningor smoking, such as cigarettes,matches, or hot ashes.Do not vacuum drywall dust, coldfireplace ash, or other fine dusts withstandard filter. These may pass throughthe filter and be exhausted back intothe air. Use a fine dust filter instead.To reduce the risk of inhaling toxicvapors, do not vacuum or use neartoxic or hazardous materials.To reduce the risk of electric shock,do not expose to rain or allow liquid toenter motor compartment. Storeindoors.Do not allow to be used as a toy. Closeattention is necessary when used by ornear children.Do not use with a torn filter or withoutthe filter installed except whenvacuuming liquids as described in thismanual. Dry debris ingested by theimpeller may damage the motor or beexhausted into the air.• Turn off Vac before unplugging.• To reduce the risk of injury fromaccidental starting, unplug power cordbefore changing or cleaning filter.• Do not unplug by pulling on cord.To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.2 • Do not use with damaged cord, plug or