Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VC180 Ryobi
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OPERA T OR'S MANUAL TUFF SUCKER™ 18 V olt Cordless Hand V ac Model No. VC180 For W et and Dry V acuuming Y our new TUFF SUCKER™ wet / dry vac has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety .
2 INTRODUCTION ■ T able of Contents / Introduction ............................................................................................... ........................... 2 ■ Important Safety Instructions ......................................
3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If hand vac is not working properly , has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water , return to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center . ■ Do not abuse cord.
4 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below: Co.
5 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
6 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR HAND VAC See Figure 1. Before attempting to use your hand vac, familiarize your- self with all operating features and safety requirements. W ARNING: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new hand vac.
7 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: HAND VAC VC180 Motor 1 8 V olt, DC Switch On/Off OPERA TION CHARGER I tem No. 1423701 B A TTER Y Item No. 1322401, 130224007 or 130256001 Charger Rating 120V , 60 Hz, AC Only Charger V oltage 18 V o lt Charger Rate 1 Hour LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 2.
8 OPERA TION ON/OFF SWITCH See Figure 4. Follow these steps to turn the vacuum on and off. ■ To turn the vacuum on: Slide switch toward the front of the vacuum. ■ To turn the vacuum off: Slide switch toward the back of the vacuum. ■ After normal usage, 1 hour of charge time is required to be fully charged.
9 OPERA TION The dust bowl should be checked, emptied and cleaned periodically to obtain maximum dust collection. TO REMOVE DUST BOWL See Figure 5 . ■ Depress the release button located on top of hand vac. Pull dust bowl down and out as shown to sepa- rate from motor housing.
10 OPERA TION ADDING ATTACHMENTS See Figures 10, 11 and 12. The brush attachment, crevice tool and squeegee attach- ment have been provided with your hand vac. These at- tachments can be easily snapped into place on your hand vac. Follow these steps to add attachments.
11 MAINTENANCE BATTERIES The battery pack for your hand vac is equipped with nickel- cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life.
OPERA T OR'S MANUAL TUFF SUCKER™ 18 V olt Cordless Hand V ac Model No. VC180 For W et and Dry V acuuming R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622 www .
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