OPERATOR'S MANUAL
7.2 Volt Cordless Hand Vac
Model No. VC722
THANKYOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI HANDVAC
Your new hand 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. If you use your hand vac properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi products.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
■ 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.
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.
■ Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely nec-
essary. Plug charger directly into electrical outlet.
■ Do not handle charger or hand vac with wet hands.
■ 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.
■ Do not use for wet pick-up. hand vac is for dry pick-
up only.
■ Do not use hand vac outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the
body away from openings and moving parts.
BATTERY
CHARGER
1311145
7222701
■ Keep exhaust away from face, eyes, and hair during
use.
■ NEVER vacuum materials such as hot coals, ciga-
■ 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.
rette butts, matches, etc.
■ 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.
■ Use extra care when using on stairs.
WARNING:
■ Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liq-
uids such as gasoline or use in areas where such
liquids may be present.
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.
■ 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
■ USE ONLYTHE CHARGER PROVIDEDWITHYOUR
HANDVAC. Do not substitute any other charger.Use
of another charger could cause batteries to explode
causing possible serious injury.
■ 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.
■ DO NOT PLACE HANDVAC NEAR FIRE OR HEAT.
■ 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.
The batteries inside the hand vac may explode.
■ DO NOT CHARGE HANDVAC IN A DAMP ORWET
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:
A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To
avoid serious personal injury, properly dispose of
a damaged battery.
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet)
Cord Size (AWG)
25'
16
50'
16
100'
16
Note:AWG = American Wire Gage
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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
NoLoadSpeed
Class II Construction
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
Indicatesdanger,warningorcaution.It
means attention!!! Your safety is in-
volved.
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
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.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
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.
CRADLE AND CHARGER
This hand vac comes with a cradle and charger that al-
lows for easy storage and charging.
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.
Storage space for your brush attachment and crevice tool
is conveniently located in the cradle; this makes for easy
access when using your hand vac.
BRUSH ATTACHMENT
The brush attachment allows you to vacuum upholstery,
drapes, etc.
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, fil-
ter, and this operator’s manual.
CREVICE TOOL
The crevice tool allows you to vacuum in tight places.
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
CREVICE TOOL
HANDLE
BRUSH
ATTACHMENT
BATTERY PACK
CHARGER
CRADLE
Fig. 1
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FEATURES
CHARGER
Item No. 7222701
Item No. 1311145
120V, 60 Hz, AC Only
7.2 Volt
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
HANDVAC
BATTERY
VC722
7.2 Volt, DC
On/Off
Charger Rating
Motor
ChargerVoltage
Charger Rate
Switch
3-6 Hours
OPERATION
TO CHARGE HAND VAC’S BATTERY PACK
WITHOUT USING CRADLE
See Figure 2.
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.
■ Charge hand vac only with the charger provided.
■ Insert charger plug into input jack of battery pack
making sure it is properly connected. See Figure 2.
■ Make sure power supply is normal household
voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
CAUTION:
■ Connect charger to power supply.The LED indicator,
will light up when charger is properly connected to
power supply. This light indicates that proper charg-
ing is occuring. It will remain on until charger has been
disconnected from power supply.
To prevent damage to battery pack, remove battery
pack from charger immediately if no LED comes on.
Return battery pack and charger to your nearest
Ryobi Authorized Service Center for checking or
replacing. Also, if you are removing battery pack
from charger and no LED is on, return both battery
pack and charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized
Service Center. Do not insert another battery pack
into charger. A defective charger may damage a
battery pack.
CHARGER
BATTERY
PACK
CHARGING YOUR HAND VAC
The battery pack for your hand vac has been shipped in a
low charge condition to prevent possible problems.There-
fore, you should charge it overnight 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.
CHARGE
INDICATOR
LIGHT (LED)
■ Charge only with the charger provided.
■ After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging time
is required to fully recharge hand vac. NOTE: If hand
vac is completely discharged, 6 hours or longer of
charging time is required to fully recharge battery.
CHARGER PLUG
INTO INPUT JACK
■ Whilecharging,itisnormalforthechargertobecome
Fig. 2
warm to the touch.
■ Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold.Itwillworkbestattemperaturesabove50°Fand
below100°F.
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OPERATION
■ Position the cradle in place, and secure it to the wall
CHARGING CRADLE
with the two (2) screws provided. See Figure 4.
CAUTION:
To prevent injury or damage to the unit, the cradle
must be mounted securely to the wall.
SCREWS
A charging cradle has been supplied with your hand vac
for easy storage and charging.To utilize the cradle, it has
to be mounted to a wall.
MOUNTING THE CRADLE AND CHARGING
THE HAND VAC
See Figures 3 and 4.
CRADLE
Fig. 4
WARNING:
When mounting the cradle, make sure you will not
come in contact with any internal electrical wiring in
the wall. Any contact with wiring may cause a fire or
electrical shock.
TO CHARGE HAND VAC USING CRADLE
See Figure 5.
■ Charge hand vac only with the charger provided.
■ Place hand vac in cradle ensuring that charger plug,
previously installed, is correctly connected to input
jack of the hand vac’s battery pack. See Figure 5
NOTE: Before the cradle can be mounted to the wall, you
must install the input jack into the back of the cradle.
■ Make sure power supply is normal household
■ Locate a convenient wall stud to mount the cradle
near an electrical outlet. Use charger with normal
household voltage of 120 volts, 60 Hz.AC only.Tem-
porarily place the hand vac in the cradle to make
sure it is mounted high enough to keep the unit off
the floor or countertop and will not interfere with the
charger or electrical outlet.
voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
■ Connect charger to power supply.
CRADLE
HAND VAC
■ Use a pencil to mark the position of the two mounting
holes on the wall. Make sure the cradle is the correct
vertical position.
■ Insert spacer and charger plug into input jack on back
of cradle arranging wire as shown. Place clamp on
top to secure charger plug and install the screws into
the two mounting holes.Tighten screws securely.
CHARGER PLUG INSTALLED
SPACER
INPUT JACK
CHARGER PLUG
Fig. 5
Fig. 3
CHARGER PLUG
SCREWS
CLAMP
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OPERATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RE-
CHARGING HOT BATTERIES
CAUTION:
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.
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.
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
“ChargingYour HandVac”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.
ON/OFF SWITCH
See Figure 7.
Follow these steps to turn the vacuum on and off.
■ To turn the vacuum on: Slide switch toward the front
of the vacuum.
■ To turn the vacuum off: Slide switch toward the back
of the vacuum.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6.
ON/OFF SWITCH
■ Place the battery pack in your hand vac. Align raised
rib on battery pack with groove in hand vac’s battery
port.
TO TURN ON
TO TURN
OFF
■ 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.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 6.
■ Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress
both sides to release the battery pack from the hand
Vac.
Fig. 7
BATTERY PACK
LATCHES
Fig. 6
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OPERATION
■ Shake or lightly brush any dust or dirt off filter.
CLEANING YOUR HAND VAC
■ Empty dust bowl and wash if necessary. Make sure
dust bowl is completely dry before reattaching to hand
vac.
See Figures 5, 6 and 7.
WARNING:
Never use your hand vac without dust bowl and filter
properly in place.
TO REATTACH DUST BOWL
See Figure 10.
■ 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.
The dust bowl should be checked, emptied and cleaned
periodically to obtain maximum dust collection.
TO REMOVE DUST BOWL
See Figure 8.
■ Depress the release button located on top of hand
vac. Pull dust bowl down and out as shown to sepa-
rate from motor housing.
PRESS RELEASE BUTTON
TABS
SLOTS
Fig. 10
PULL DUST BOWL
DOWN AND OUT
TO REMOVE
Fig. 8
■ Remove the filter by simply pulling it out of dust bowl.
See Figure 9.
HAND VAC
DUST BOWL
FILTER
BATTERY PACK
Fig. 9
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ACCESSORIES
ADDING ATTACHMENTS
See Figures 11, 12 and 13.
WARNING:
The use of attachments or accessories not listed
can be hazardous.
The brush attachment and crevice tool have been pro-
vided with your hand vac.These attachments can be easily
snapped into place on your hand vac. Storage space for
your brush attachment and crevice tool is conveniently
located in the cradle; this makes for easy access when
using your hand vac.
CREVICE TOOL
STORAGE
Follow these steps to add attachments.
■ Turn off the vacuum.
■ Insert attachment into front end of vacuum, snap-
ping it into place.
TO INSTALL
BRUSH
ATTACHMENT
STORAGE
Fig. 13
TO REMOVE
BRUSH ATTACHMENT
Fig. 11
TO INSTALL
TO REMOVE
CREVICE TOOL
Fig. 12
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
WhenservicinguseonlyidenticalRyobireplacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
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.
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
Y
C
C
E
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.
R R B R C
1
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.
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8
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2
2
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
■ 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-
WARNING:
charge them immediately after they are discharged.
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
7.2 Volt Cordless Hand Vac
Model No. VC722
• 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:
VC722
• 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
973000-077
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