Maintenance - DeWalt DCV580HAM Instruction Manual

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any vacuum. If the filter becomes clogged beyond cleaning,
damaged, or fails to operate properly, replace only with
genuine D WALT replacement filters.
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To Clean or Change the Filter (Fig. E, F)
1. Turn the machine off and remove the battery pack.
2. Unlatch the tank latches
from the tank. Twist the filter
from the power head.
Fig. F
3. Clean the filter by shaking off excess dust, tapping into
a waste receptacle, then rinsing under running water.
Depending on the condition of the filter, a water wash is
not always required. Do not use a brush to clean filter.
4. Reinstall and secure the filter onto the power head by
twisting the filter to the left.
5. Replace power head onto the tank and secure latches.
Blower (Fig. A)
The blower function can be used to remove debris from
behind small spaces, to dry a damp floor, to blow grass
clippings or leaves from an outside walk, patio, etc.
To Use as a Blower
1. Empty the tank following the instructions under the
Vacuum Cleaning section of this manual.
2. Twist the vacuum hose
3. Insert the hose into the side exhaust port
to secure.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start-up can cause injury.
• Empty the vacuum often, especially when wet debris is
in the canister.
• MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep fan area clean for best
and safest performance.
• Do not attempt to repair the vacuum. To assure
product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance,
and adjustments should be performed by authorized
D WALT service centers.
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Hose and Accessory Storage (Fig. A)
When the vacuum is not in use, the hose can be wrapped
around the appliance, underneath the battery interface, and
secured with the hose clip
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4 and remove the power head
5 to the right to remove it
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to remove.
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6 and twist
7 also located at the back of the
vacuum. The two accessories (crevice tool and wide nozzle)
can be stored on board the vacuum as well.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by D WALT, have not been tested with this
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product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only D
recommended accessories should be used with
this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool
are available at extra cost from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance in
locating any accessory, please contact D
Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call
1-800-4-D WALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit our website:
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www.dewalt.com.
The DCV580h includes a 1–1/4" hose, crevice tool (stored
in the handle) and wide nozzle.
A replacement filter is available at extra cost at your local
D WALT service center.
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Dust Collector (Fig. G)
In the vacuum mode, the appliance can also function as a
dust collector for power tool applications producing dust
or debris.
Install the DWV9000 dust extraction adaptor, available at
additional cost, to facilitate connection of a power tool to
the vacuum hose 2 .
Fig. G
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1. Unscrew and remove the standard hose nozzle.
2. Screw on the dust extraction adaptor to the hose.
3. Attach the adaptor to the power tool.
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