OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TUFF SUCKER™
18 Volt Cordless Hand Vac
Model No. VC180
For Wet and Dry Vacuuming
Your newTUFF 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.
Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new hand vac.
CAUTION:
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your hand vac properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi TUFF SUCKER™ wet / dry hand vac.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in con-
tact with skin, wash immediately with soap and
water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar.
If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean
water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immedi-
ate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
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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 RyobiAuthorized 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. Do
not allow cord to hang over edge of table or counter
or to touch hot surfaces.
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a
fire.
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Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely nec-
essary. Plug charger directly into electrical outlet.
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Do not handle charger or hand vac with wet hands.
Do not use hand vac outdoors.
A battery operated tool with integral batteries or
a separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of fire when used with another battery. Use bat-
tery only with charger listed.
Do not put any objects in ventilation openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked: keep openings free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air
flow.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the
body away from openings and moving parts.
BATTERY 1322401 or 130224007
CHARGER 1423701
Keep exhaust away from face, eyes, and hair during
use.
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Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack
listed.
NEVER vacuum materials such as hot coals, ciga-
rette butts, matches, etc.
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Do not use without dust bowl and filter in place.
Turn off all controls before unplugging from or plug-
ging into an electrical outlet for charging.
WARNING:
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the
presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never
use any cordless product in the presence of open
flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and
chemical. If exposed, flush with water immediately.
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Use extra care when using on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liq-
uids such as gasoline or use in areas where such
liquids may be present.
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Do not use to pick up hard objects such as nails,
screws, coins, etc. Damage or injury could result.
This hand vac does not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet, therefore it is always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards when using
your hand vac or when changing accessories.
Service
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Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of in-
jury.
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USE ONLYTHE CHARGER PROVIDED WITHYOUR
HAND VAC. Do not substitute any other charger. Use
of another charger could cause batteries to explode
causing possible serious injury.
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When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may cre-
ate a risk of electric shock or injury.
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DO NOT PLACE HAND VAC NEAR FIRE OR HEAT.
The batteries inside the hand vac may explode.
DO NOT CHARGE HAND VAC INADAMP OR WET
LOCATION. Do not use charger outdoors.
Your hand vac should be charged in a location where
the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use indoors
only.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
WARNING:
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid
serious personal injury, properly dispose of a
damaged battery.
Cord Length (Feet)
Cord Size (AWG)
25'
16
50'
16
100'
16
Note: AWG =American Wire Gage
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Save these instructions. This manual contains im-
portant 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.
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Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a
qualified serviceman. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
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Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on bat-
tery charger, and product using battery charger.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious personal injury.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of elec-
tric shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-cadmium
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any main-
tenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
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Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
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Do not use charger outdoors. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Follow-
ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire,
or serious personal injury.
Disconnect charger from power supply when not
in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
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To reduce risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. Following this rule will re-
duce the risk of serious personal injury.
DANGER:
Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated
portion of output connector or uninsulated battery
terminal.
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them
these instructions also. Following this rule will re-
duce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious per-
sonal injury.
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on
charger.
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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.
SYMBOL
NAME
EXPLANATION
V
A
Volts
Voltage
Amperes
Current
Hz
W
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Watt
min
Minutes
Time
AlternatingCurrent
DirectCurrent
NoLoadSpeed
Class II Construction
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
n0
DesignatesDoubleInsulatedConstruc-
tion tools
.../min
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute
Safety Alert Symbol
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute
Indicates danger, warning or caution. It
meansattention!!!Yoursafetyisinvolved.
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
Full Line Indicator
Do not let liquid fill past this line.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:Failuretoobeyasafetywarningwillresultinseriousinjurytoyourselfortoothers.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to
others.Alwaysfollowthesafetyprecautionstoreducetheriskoffire,electricshockandpersonalinjury.
CAUTION:Failuretoobeyasafetywarningmayresultinpropertydamageorpersonalinjury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
andpersonalinjury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR HAND VAC
See Figure 1.
SWITCH
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.
Before attempting to use your hand vac, familiarize your-
self with all operating features and safety requirements.
BRUSH ATTACHMENT
The brush attachment allows you to vacuum upholstery,
drapes, etc.
WARNING:
Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual
before using your new hand vac. Pay close attention
to the Important Safety Instructions, Warnings and
Cautions. Ifyouuseyourhandvacproperlyandonly
for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe,
reliable service.
CREVICE TOOL
The crevice tool allows you to vacuum in tight places.
SQUEEGEE ATTACHMENT
The squeegee attachment is a convenient tool to use for
wet pick-up. It helps collect the liquid and allows the hand
vac to lift spills more efficiently.
Your hand vac has been shipped completely assembled.
Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage
has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged
or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Ser-
vice Center. Included with your hand vac should be one
battery pack, charger, crevice tool, brush attachment,
squeegee attachment, filter, and this operator’s manual.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your hand vac to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate your hand
vac until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do
so could result in possible serious personal injury.
DUST BOWL RELEASE BUTTON
DUST BOWL
ON/OFF SWITCH
HANDLE
CREVICE TOOL
BATTERY PACK
BRUSH
ATTACHMENT
BATTERY CHARGER
SQUEEGEE
ATTACHMENT
Fig. 1
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FEATURES
CHARGER
Item No. 1423701
Item No. 1322401, 130224007
or 130256001
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
HANDVAC
BATTERY
VC180
18 Volt, DC
Motor
Charger Rating
120V, 60 Hz, AC Only
18 Volt
Switch
On/Off
ChargerVoltage
Charger Rate
1 Hour
OPERATION
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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. If after a period of 15 minutes
the yellow and green lights remain on, remove the
battery pack, wait 1 minute and reinsert battery pack
in charger. If the yellow and green lights continue to
remain on an additional 15 minutes, the battery pack
is damaged and will not accept charge.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate unit until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER
See Figure 2.
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When your battery pack becomes fully charged, the
red light will turn off and the green light will turn on.
LED WILL BE LIGHTED TO INDICATE STA-
TUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
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Red LED lighted = Fast Charging Mode
Green LED lighted = Fully Charged Battery Pack
BATTERY
PACK
Yellow and Green LED Lighted = Control Charge or
Defective Battery Pack.
BATTERY
CHARGER
CHARGING YOUR HAND VAC
The battery pack for your hand vac has been shipped in
a low charge condition to prevent possible problems.
Therefore, you should charge it prior to use.
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time
they are charged. Allow several cycles (vacuuming fol-
lowed by recharging) for them to fully charge.
TO CHARGE
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Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.
RED LIGHT
GREEN
Make sure power supply is normal house volt-
age, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
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Connect charger to power supply.
LIGHT
YELLOW
LIGHT
Place battery pack in charger. See Figure 3. Align
raised rib on battery pack with groove in charger.
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RED LIGHT “ ON” INDICATES FAST CHARGING MODE
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Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on
battery pack engage properly with contacts in charger.
When properly connected, red light will turn on.
YELLOW AND GREEN LIGHTS “ON” INDICATES
CONTROL CHARGE OR POSSIBLE FAULTY
BATTERY
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GREEN LIGHT “ ON” INDICATES FULLY CHARGED
Fig. 2
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OPERATION
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After normal usage, 1 hour of charge time is required
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
to be fully charged. A minimum charge time of 1 to 1-
1/2 hours is required to recharge a completely dis-
charged tool.
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Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress
both sides to release the battery pack from the hand
Vac.
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The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
CAUTION:
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.
When placing battery pack in your hand vac, be sure
raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove in hand
vac'sbatteryportandlatchessnapinplaceproperly.
Improper assembly of battery pack can cause
damage to internal components.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RE-
CHARGING HOT BATTERIES
When using your hand vac continuously, the batteries in
your battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot
battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes be-
fore attempting to recharge.
ON/OFF SWITCH
See Figure 4.
Follow these steps to turn the vacuum on and off.
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To turn the vacuum on: Slide switch toward the front
of the vacuum.
NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of
your hand vac causes the batteries to become hot. It
does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to
“Charging Your Hand Vac” for normal recharging of bat-
teries. If the charger/charging assembly does not charge
your battery pack under normal circumstances, return
both the battery pack and charger/charging assembly to
your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for elec-
trical check.
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To turn the vacuum off: Slide switch toward the back
of the vacuum.
ON/OFF SWITCH
TO TURN ON
TO TURN
OFF
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
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Place the battery pack in your hand vac. Align raised
rib on battery pack with groove in hand vac’s battery
port.
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Make sure the latches on each side of the battery
pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured
in hand vac before beginning operation.
Fig. 4
BATTERY PACK
LATCHES
Fig. 3
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OPERATION
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Twist the filter to unlock from the filter rack tabs and
remove the filter. See Figure 7.
CLEANING YOUR HAND VAC
See Figures 5, 6 and 7.
TWIST FILTER
TO REMOVE
TWIST FILTER
TO INSTALL
WARNING:
Never use your hand vac without the dust bowl, filter,
and filter rack properly in place.
ARROW
SHOULD BE
POINTED UP
SLOTS
TABS
The dust bowl should be checked, emptied and cleaned
periodically to obtain maximum dust collection.
TO REMOVE DUST BOWL
See Figure 5.
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Depress the release button located on top of hand
vac. Pull dust bowl down and out as shown to sepa-
rate from motor housing.
NOTE: Do not tilt or tip the hand vac back with liquids
in the dust bowl.
FILTER RACK WITH
FILTER ASSEMBLED
AND LOCKED IN
PLACE.
PRESS RELEASE BUTTON
Fig. 7
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Shake or lightly brush any dust or dirt off filter.
Empty the filter, filter rack, and dust bowl; wash if
necessary. Before reattaching to the hand vac, make
sure all pieces are completely dry.
TO REPLACE FILTER
PULL DUST BOWL
DOWN AND OUT
TO REMOVE
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Place the filter in the filter rack ensuring the slots in
the filter are aligned with the tabs on the filter rack.
When assembled correctly, the arrow shown on the
filter should be pointed up. Twist the filter to lock in
place. See Figure 7.
Fig. 5
TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FILTER
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Remove the assembled filter rack and filter by pulling
them out of the dust bowl. NOTE: The filter is locked
in place in the filter rack. See Figure 6.
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Place the assembled filter rack and filter into the dust
bowl.
TO REATTACH DUST BOWL
See Figure 8.
FILTER RACK
HAND VAC
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Position the two sections as shown. Align slots on
bottom of dust bowl with tabs on bottom of motor
housing then snap the two sections together.
DUST BOWL
FILTER
BATTERY PACK
TABS
Fig. 6
SLOTS
Fig. 8
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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 situa-
tion.
FULL LINE INDICATOR
Do not tilt the hand vac with liquids in the dust bowl.
Never use the hand vac to pick up flammable or combus-
tible liquids such as gasoline; the motor could ignite.
Fig. 9
ACCESSORIES
ADDING ATTACHMENTS
See Figures 10, 11 and 12.
The brush attachment, crevice tool and squeegee attach-
ment have been provided with your hand vac. These at-
tachments can be easily snapped into place on your hand
vac.
TO INSTALL
Follow these steps to add attachments.
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Turn off the vacuum.
Insert attachment into front end of vacuum, snap-
ping it into place.
TO REMOVE
CREVICE TOOL
Fig. 11
TO INSTALL
TO INSTALL
TO REMOVE
BRUSH ATTACHMENT
Fig. 10
TO REMOVE
SQUEEGEE ATTACHMENT
Fig. 12
WARNING:
The use of attachments or accessories not listed
can be hazardous.
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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.
WhenservicinguseonlyidenticalRyobireplacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Any repairs requiring disassembly should only be
performedbyaRyobiAuthorizedServiceCenter. For
the repair center nearest you, call 1-800-525-2579.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic.
BATTERIES
DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY
The battery pack for your hand vac is equipped with nickel-
cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from
each charging will depend on the type of work you are
doing.
Topreservenaturalresources,please
recycle or dispose of properly. This
product contains a nickel-cadmium
battery. Must be disposed of prop-
erly.Local,state,orfederallawsmay
prohibitdisposalofNickel-Cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash.
The batteries in this tool 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. Handling of these
batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could
result in a serious burn.
Consultyourlocalwasteauthorityforinformationregard-
ingavailablerecyclingand/ordisposaloptions. For more
informationonbatteryrecyclingcall 1-800-8BATTERY.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
BATTERY PACK PREPARATION FOR RECY-
CLING
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Store and charge your batteries in a location where
the temperature is above 50°F but less than 100°F.
Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Re-
charge them immediately after they are discharged.
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals
with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to
destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any
of its components. Also, never touch both terminals
with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit
may result. Keep away from children. Failure to
comply with these warnings could result in fire and/
or serious injury.
All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher
the temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If
you store your vacuum for long periods of time with-
out using it, recharge it every month or two. This prac-
tice will prolong battery life.
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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
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.
The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,
ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
VC180
• MODEL NUMBER
• SERIAL NUMBER
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
Post Office Box 1207
Anderson, SC 29622
Phone 1-800-525-2579
983000-078
7-03
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