OPERATOR'S MANUAL TUFF SUCKER™ 18 Volt Cordless Hand Vac Model No. VC180 For Wet and Dry Vacuuming Your new TUFF SUCKER™ wet / dry vac has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new hand vac. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Table of Contents / Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 2 ■ Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 2-4 ■ Symbols .............................................................................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If hand vac is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger or base by the cord or yank to disconnect from electrical outlet. Grasp charger, not the cord, and pull to unplug.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS b. WARNING: A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid serious personal injury, properly dispose of a damaged battery. ■ ■ Save these instructions. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for your cordless hand vac and charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR HAND VAC SWITCH See Figure 1. Before attempting to use your hand vac, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. Your hand vac is equipped with a conveniently located ON/OFF switch on top of the handle. This enables you to turn the hand vac on and off while still holding the handle. BRUSH ATTACHMENT WARNING: The brush attachment allows you to vacuum upholstery, drapes, etc.
FEATURES CHARGER BATTERY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: HAND VAC Motor Switch VC180 18 Volt, DC On/Off Charger Rating Charger Voltage Charger Rate Item No. 1423701 Item No. 1322401, 130224007 or 130256001 120V, 60 Hz, AC Only 18 Volt 1 Hour OPERATION ■ WARNING: Normally, the yellow and green lights on the charger will come on. This indicates charger is in control charge mode and should switch to fast charge mode within 5 minutes. When charger is in fast charge mode the red light will come on.
OPERATION ■ ■ ■ TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK After normal usage, 1 hour of charge time is required to be fully charged. A minimum charge time of 1 to 11/2 hours is required to recharge a completely discharged tool. The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at temperatures above 50°F and below 100°F. See Figure 3.
OPERATION ■ CLEANING YOUR HAND VAC See Figures 5, 6 and 7. WARNING: Twist the filter to unlock from the filter rack tabs and remove the filter. See Figure 7. TWIST FILTER TO REMOVE Never use your hand vac without the dust bowl, filter, and filter rack properly in place. TWIST FILTER TO INSTALL ARROW SHOULD BE POINTED UP The dust bowl should be checked, emptied and cleaned periodically to obtain maximum dust collection. SLOTS TABS TO REMOVE DUST BOWL See Figure 5.
OPERATION FULL LINE INDICATOR See Figure 9. The full line icon shown on the dust bowl of your hand vac should be used as an indicator when vacuuming liquids. This full line indicates the maximum level for liquids within the dust bowl. The hand vac should never be filled past the full line; empty the dust bowl often to avoid this situation. Do not tilt the hand vac with liquids in the dust bowl. Never use the hand vac to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline; the motor could ignite.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL TUFF SUCKER™ 18 Volt Cordless Hand Vac Model No. VC180 For Wet and Dry Vacuuming • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.
