AutoJoe ATJ-V501 - 12-Volt Portable Car Vacuum Cleaner Manual

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1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563)

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Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These Instructions Before Use

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury or death.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Do not leave the vacuum unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the vacuum, and unplug it before leaving.

Do not touch the vacuum cleaner or its plug with wet hands

Do not use outdoors or in damp or wet environments.

Know Your Portable Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

Read the owner's manual and safety rules carefully before using your Portable Handheld Vacuum Cleaner. Compare the illustration below to the actual unit in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and attachments. Save this manual for future reference.

1. ON/OFF switch
2. Dust tank release button
3. Reusable HEPA filter
4. Carrying bag
5. Dusk tank
6. Brush attachment
7. Cleaning brush
8. Crevice nozzle
9. Extension hose
10. 12V DC plug
11. Power cord
12. Handle

Technical Data

Motor: 90 W

Extension Hose Length: 2.3 ft. (70 cm)

Voltage: 12V DC

Dust Tank Capacity: 17 fl oz (0.5 L)

Current: 8A

Power Cord Length: 16 ft. (4.9 m)

Max. Suction Power: 8.3 AW

Net Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)

Unpacking

Carton Contents

• Vacuum cleaner
• Replacement HEPA filter (x2)
• Extension hose
• Crevice nozzle
• Brush attachment
• Carrying bag
• Cleaning brush
• Manual and registration card

1. Carefully remove the handheld vacuum and check to see that all of the above items are supplied.
2. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. If you find damaged or missing parts, DO NOT return the unit to the store. Please call the Snow Joe^® + Sun Joe^® customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
   NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging material until you are ready to use your new handheld vacuum. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations.

The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils, or small parts. These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk!

Operation

1. Start your engine and plug the vacuum's plug into your 12V DC socket (Fig. 1).
   
2. Push switch to turn the vacuum on or off (Fig. 2).
   
3. Direct the nozzle of the vacuum onto the area you wish to clean (Fig. 3).
   
   NOTE: Clean the filters regularly between uses in order to optimize cleaning performance.
   NOTE: Empty the dust tank before it becomes overfilled.
   
   Never use the vacuum cleaner without its filter.
   
   Do not vacuum the following articles:
   • Hot objects such as cigarette butts
   • Sharp objects such as glass shards
   • Corrosive liquids or solvents
   • Combustible or explosive materials
     
     This vacuum is only designed to clean up dry substances. Do not use it to clean liquids or wet substances.
4. To empty the dust tank, press the dust tank release button to detach the tank from the vacuum. Then simply pull out the HEPA filter and empty the dust tank (Fig. 4).
   
   NOTE: Keep the detached dust tank facing upwards to prevent spilling its contents all over the place!
   NOTE: The filter is re-usable, do not throw it away when the product is being emptied.
5. Place the filter back into the dust tank and press firmly to ensure a secure fit. Place the dust tank back onto the vacuum until it "clicks" firmly into position (Fig. 5).
   
   NOTE: It is very important that the filter is correctly in position before use.
6. Turn off and unplug when not in use (Fig. 2).

Nozzle Attachments

Included with your handheld vacuum cleaner are three nozzle attachments for cleaning different areas and surfaces of your vehicle. Each can be attached directly into the vacuum (Fig. 6) or via the flexible extension hose for greater reach (Fig. 7).

NOTE: The extension hose can only connect to the vacuum on the end marked with an arrow, and connect to other nozzle attachments on the end without an arrow.

Maintenance

The filters are reusable and should be cleaned regularly using the included cleaning brush or rinsed with water. Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean filters (Fig. 8).

NOTE: After rising, allow filter to dry before placing back into the vacuum.

Do not expose the vacuum cleaner to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the unit will damage it.

Do not pull or yank on the power cord.

Store the vacuum cleaner away from hot surfaces or under direct sunlight to reduce the risk of a short circuit.

Service + Support

If your Auto Joe^™ ATJ-V501 Portable Handheld Vacuum Cleaner requires service or maintenance, please call Snow Joe^® + Sun Joe^® customer service at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866766-9563) for assistance.

Model + Serial Numbers

When contacting the company or arranging service from an authorized dealer, you will need to provide the model and serial numbers, which can be found on the registration card. Copy these numbers into the space provided below.

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