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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HC021B Battery and Charger Sold Separately 20V 1/2 Gallon HEPA Wet/Dry Portable Vacuum WARNING: To prevent serious injury, User must read and understand Owner’s Manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL. When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE 18. Maintain labels and nameplates on the appliance.
g. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to Lithium Battery Safety Warnings fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F may cause explosion. h. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions.
WARNING marking concerning Risk of Electric Shock. Properly connect Charger’s power cord to appropriate outlet. SPECIFICATIONS Battery Type Hercules 20V Li-ion (sold separately) Tank Capacity 1/2 Gallon 1. Power Switch 4. Tank 2. Hose 5. Tank Release Button 3.
4. WHEN WET VACUUMING: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION! TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK: Dry your hands and feet before touching Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT switch. SAFETY INFORMATION section at the Do not continue to use the vacuum beginning of this manual including when the tank is full of liquid.
2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces of the appliance USER-MAINTENANCE with clean cloth, empty and clean Tank, dry Tank, AND STORAGE clean Filter, then store the appliance indoors out of children’s reach. Store in an indoor dry area out of reach of children. Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed 3.
PART LIST AND DIAGRAM PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.
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