Craftsman 338.17923 - Manual (Page 2)

OWNER’S MANUAL CONTENTS
Item Page
Warranty Information.......................................................... 2
Safety instructions ............................................................ 2,3
Unpacking Carton Contents ............................................... 3
Assembly ............................................................................ 3
Operation .......................................................................... 4,5
Storage ...............................................................................6
Troubleshooting .. .............................................................. 6
Repair Parts........................................................... See Insert
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON
CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY VACUUM
If this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vacuum falls due to a defect in materi­
als or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase,
Sears will repair or replace it, at Sears option, free of charge. For
warranty service, return the Wet/Dry Vacuum to your nearest
Sears Service Center or Sears Store in the United States,
If this Craftsman Wet/Dry Vacuum is used in a commercial enter­
prise of any sort, including rental use, this warranty coverage
applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United
States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates,
!L 60179
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this product.
A WARNING; To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric
shock or injury.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See
Grounding Instructions.
• Do not expose to rain - store indoors.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is nec­
essary when used by or near children.
' Use only as described in this manual. Use only
Craftsman attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum clean­
er is not working as it should, has been dropped, dam­
aged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a
Sears service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close
a door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or cor­
ners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and any­
thing that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such
as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
" Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids
such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be pres­
ent.
• Do not use your vacuum cleaner as a sprayer of flamma­
ble liquids such as oil base paints, lacquers, household
cleaners, etc.
• Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other
hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium,
beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering
materials. Specially designed units are available for these
purposes.
" Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust with­
out cartridge filter and collection filter bag in place. These
are very fine particles that may pass through the foam
and affect the performance of the motor or be exhausted
back into the air. Additional collection filter bags are avail­
able from Sears.
• Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have fin­
ished the cleaning job. It can become a tripping hazard.
• Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each
use.
• The operation of a utility vacuum cleaner can result in for­
eign objects being blown into eyes, which can result in
eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating
vacuum.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use com­
mon sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner when you are
tired, djstracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication causing diminished control.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. If vac­
uum cleaner should malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug must be inserted
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
A WARNING: Improper connection of the equip­
ment-grounding conductor and grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a quali­
fied electrician or service person if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the vacuum cleaner -
if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
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