OPERATOR’S MANUAL CANISTER VAC P3200 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPERATELY Your canister vac has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use only the charger recommended for your canister vac. Do not substitute any other charger. Use of another charger could cause batteries to explode causing possible serious injury. Use battery only with charger listed. WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Hose Diameter........................................................ 1 1/4 in. Charger Input ................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ..............................................................1 hour Motor .................................................................. 18 Volt DC Collection Capacity ................................................2 Gallon Hose Length ..................................................................5 ft.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR CANISTER VAC DRAIN PLUG See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. The drain plug on the back of the canister vac is used to quickly drain liquids from the collection container.
OPERATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK WARNING: Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it until the green LED on the front of the charger comes on. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged. Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
OPERATION After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack. The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal room temperature. NOTE: The charger and battery pack should be placed in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F.
OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figures 3 - 4. Place the power switch in the OFF ( O ) position. Place the battery pack in the canister vac. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the canister vac before beginning operation. (I) ON POWER SWITCH TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figures 3 - 4. � Place the power switch in the OFF ( O ) position. (O) OFF I Fig.
OPERATION DETACHABLE TOOL BELT See Figure 7. When not in use, the vacuum attachments provided with the canister vac can be placed in the storage areas located in the tool belt. The belt can also be attached and secured in a variety of places for ease of use. DRY VACUUMING See Figure 7. Vacuum only items small enough to fit through the hose or the attachment. When vacuuming, make sure that the dry use filter stays in place. The performance of the canister vac will decrease with a full collection container.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: FILTER UNIT When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. DRY USE FILTER WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. RETENTION BAND WET USE FOAM FILTER WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
MAINTENANCE REMOVING LIQUID WASTE See Figure 10. Removing pick-up can be completed in two ways. To remove pick-up using the drain plug: Remove the battery pack from the canister vac. Remove the drain plug. Tip canister vac to drain liquid. Replace the drain plug. To remove liquid pick-up by removing the collection container: Lift the tabs on the side of the canister vac. Pull the collection container down and off to separate it from the motor housing.
MAINTENANCE BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING BATTERIES The battery pack for this product is equipped with nickelcadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. The batteries in this product have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL CANISTER VAC P3200 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
