Craftsman 17965 Owners Manual - Page 2

Warranty r Craftsman One Year Full Warranty If this Craftsman product fails 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 common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your Wet/Dry Vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works. Safety Signal Words ,_ 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. A, 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: A, WARNING - To reduce 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 leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you notice these signs. • Do not leave Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. • 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 with standard filter. These may pass through the filter and be exhausted back into the air. Use a fine dust filter instead. • To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic vapors, do not vacuum or use near toxic or hazardous materials. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors. • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. • Do not use with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in this manual. Dry debris ingested by the impeller may damage the motor or be exhausted into the air. • Turn off Vac before unplugging.