Craftsman 17798 Owners Manual - Page 2

Craftsman One Year Full Warranty If this Craftsman product falls due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty does not include bags or filters, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety is a combination of using common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your vacuum cleaner CVac") works. Safety Signal Words _1, DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. _, WARNING: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. _1, CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. When using your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following: WARNING.Toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Read and understand this manual and all labels on the Vac before operating. • Use only as described in this manual. • Do not use with a torn filter or without the filter installed. Dry debris ingested by the impeller may damage the motor or be exhausted into the air. • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. This Vac is intended for dry pickup only. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors. • Do not leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris exiting exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you notice these signs. • Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not use near combustible liquids, gases, or dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun powder. • Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. • Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold fireplace ash, or other fine dusts. These may pass through the filter and be exhausted back into the air. • To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic vapors, do not vacuum or use near toxic or hazardous materials. • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. • WARNING: The power cord on this product contains lead, a chemical known in the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands atter handling, • Do not leave Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. • Turn off Vac before unplugging. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. • Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts. If your Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service. • Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not handle plug, switch, or the Vac with wet hands. • Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce air flow. • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. • To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when cleaning on stairs. • To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to Vac, use only Craftsman recommended accessories. • Use only extension cords that are rated for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor condition or too small in wire size can pose fire and shock hazards. To reduce the risk of these hazards, be sure the cord is in good condition and that liquid does not contact the connection. Do not use an extension cord with conductors smaller than 16 gauge (AWG) in size. To reduce power loss, use a 14 gauge extension cord if 25 to 50 ft long and 12 gauge for 50 ft or longer. Observe the following warning that appears on the motor housing of your Vac: _1_ WARNING: For your safety, read owner's manual, Make sure filter is in place. Do not run unattended. Do not pick up hot, toxic, or flammable materials. TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE OUTDOORS, ON WET SURFACES, OR PICK UP LIQUIDS, SAVE THIS MANUAL