Milwaukee 0780-20 Operator's Manual

Cat. No.
0780-20
0880-20
CORDLESS WET/DRY VACUUMS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S
MANUAL.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE,
BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• Vacuum cleaners have motors and other parts
that can produce sparks during normal use. Do
not use within 30 feet of areas where explosive
materials may be present (such as gasoline pumps
and places where liquids like paint thinners, clean-
ers, solvents, etc. are stored).
• Do not use in the presence of explosive dust,
liquids or vapors.
• Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are
used.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Wear electrically insulated footwear, such as
rubber boots, when vacuuming wet material.
• Do not handle battery pack or vacuum with wet
hands.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner when you
are tired, distracted or under the infl uence of drugs,
alcohol or medication causing diminished control.
• The operation of a utility vacuum can result in
foreign objects being blown into eyes, which can
result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles
when operating vacuum.
• Always wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
• Wear a face or dust mask when working in dust
situations. Dust particles can harm your lungs.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before inserting battery pack.
Inserting battery packs in vacuums that have the
switch on invites accidents.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
vacuum in unexpected situations.
• Never stand on vacuum or use as a step stool.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fi ngers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

USE AND CARE

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or fi lters in place.
• Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smok-
ing such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall
dust without fi lter in place. These are very fi ne
particles that may affect the performance of the
motor or be exhausted back into the air.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic or
other hazardous materials such as asbestos,
arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other
health endangering materials.
• WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause can-
cer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to fi lter out microscopic particles.
• Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of fl am-
mable liquids such as oil base paints, lacquers,
household cleaners, etc.
• Use special care when emptying heavily loaded
tanks.
• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank
after each use.
• Do not leave vacuum unattended when battery
pack is installed. Remove battery pack when not
in use and before servicing.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything else that may reduce air fl ow.
• Maintain vacuum. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the vacuum's
Operation. If damaged, have the vacuum re-
paired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.

BATTERY PACK USE AND CARE

• Turn off all controls before removing battery
pack.
• Remove battery pack whenever motor head is
removed from tank.
• Before using the battery pack or charger read
the operator's manuals, and any labels on the
battery pack, charger and vacuum.
• Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fi re when used
with another battery pack.