Ryobi TUFF SUCKER VC180 Operator's Manual

Ryobi TUFF SUCKER VC180 Operator's Manual

18 volt cordless hand vac for wet and dry vacuuming

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Your new TUFF SUCKER™ wet / dry vac has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION:
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your hand vac properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi TUFF SUCKER™ wet / dry hand vac.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TUFF SUCKER™
18 Volt Cordless Hand Vac
Model No. VC180
For Wet and Dry Vacuuming
Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new hand vac.

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  • Page 1 Your new TUFF SUCKER™ wet / dry vac has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new hand vac.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ■ Table of Contents / Introduction ... 2 ■ Important Safety Instructions ... 2-4 ■ Symbols ... 5 ■ Features ... 6-7 ■ Operation ... 7-10 ■ Accessories ... 10 ■ Maintenance ... 11 ■ Parts Ordering / Service ... 12 The TUFF SUCKER™...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Ryobi Authorized Service Center. ■ Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger or base by the cord or yank to disconnect from electrical outlet.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid serious personal injury, properly dispose of a damaged battery. ■ Save these instructions. This manual contains im- portant safety and operating instructions for your cordless hand vac and charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
  • Page 5: Symbols

    Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current...
  • Page 6: Features

    Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Ser- vice Center. Included with your hand vac should be one battery pack, charger, crevice tool, brush attachment, squeegee attachment, filter, and this operator’s manual.
  • Page 7: Operation

    ■ Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery pack engage properly with contacts in charger. When properly connected, red light will turn on. FEATURES CHARGER BATTERY VC180 18 Volt, DC Charger Rating On/Off Charger Voltage Charger Rate OPERATION ■...
  • Page 8 If the charger/charging assembly does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger/charging assembly to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for elec- trical check. TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 3 .
  • Page 9 CLEANING YOUR HAND VAC See Figures 5, 6 and 7. WARNING: Never use your hand vac without the dust bowl, filter, and filter rack properly in place. The dust bowl should be checked, emptied and cleaned periodically to obtain maximum dust collection. TO REMOVE DUST BOWL See Figure 5 .
  • Page 10: Accessories

    FULL LINE INDICATOR See Figure 9. The full line icon shown on the dust bowl of your hand vac should be used as an indicator when vacuuming liquids. This full line indicates the maximum level for liquids within the dust bowl. The hand vac should never be filled past the full line;...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    WARNING: Any repairs requiring disassembly should only be performed by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. For the repair center nearest you, call 1-800-525-2579. DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY Consult your local waste authority for information regard- ing available recycling and/or disposal options.
  • Page 12: Parts Ordering / Service

    Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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