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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Model HC023B 20V/120V 2 Gallon Wet/Dry Portable Vacuum with HEPA Filter Battery and Charger sold separately. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A common sense when operating an appliance. Do not RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, use an appliance while you are tired or under the OR INJURY TO PERSONS influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
h. Follow all charging instructions and do e. Li-Ion BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED not charge the battery pack or appliance OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. outside of the temperature range specified SAVE THESE in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may INSTRUCTIONS damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
SPECIFICATIONS Gulper Nozzle Exhaust/Blower Power Switch Power Battery Type Hercules 20V Li-ion (sold separately) Cord Input Power 120VAC / 3.2A / 60Hz SETUP - BEFORE USE: Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning...
7. Replace the Motor Housing assembly OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and close both Latches. Clean external surfaces of the tool with clean and dry cloth. Store the tool indoors out of children′s reach. Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the 8.
5. All parts are permanently lubricated. USER-MAINTENANCE Do not use additional lubrication. AND STORAGE 6. AFTER EACH USE, empty and clean the Tank. Procedures not specifically explained 7. Li-Ion BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR in this manual must be performed DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Tool will not start. 1. Cord not connected. 1. Check that cord is plugged in. 2. No power at outlet. 2. Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered, turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for tool and circuit has no other loads.
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Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Excessive noise Internal damage or wear. (Motor Have technician service tool. or rattling. or bearings, for example.) Low suction. 1. Dirty Filter. 1. Clean Filter and Tank. 2. Extension cord too long or cord 2. Eliminate use of extension cord. If an diameter too small.
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.
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