AEG AVC-1530-G User manual

AVC-1530-G
WET/DRY VACUUM CLEANER
Instructions for use

THANK YOU FOR BUYING AN AEG WORKSHOP VACUUM
Your new workshop vacuum has been engineered and manufactured to AEG’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 owner’s manual before using your
workshop vacuum.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
If you use your workshop vacuum properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of
safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying AEG tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Specification and Technical Data:
Model:
Supply voltage:
Motor power:
Max power take off:
Tank volume:
Hose system:
Filter - dry:
Filter - wet:
IP rating:
Suction:
Cord length:
Hose length:
AVC-1530-G
240V ~ 50Hz
1500W
900W
30L
Ø38mm
HEPA catridge filter
Foam filter
IP24
21kpa/3PSI
6m
3.5m

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FEATURES
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25. Hose hook / Power cable hook
26. Handle
27. ON / OFF switch
28. Outlet socket for power take off
29. Accessory storage
30. Latch
31. Vacuum port
32. Tank
33. Drain outlet
34. Exhaust filter cover
1. Hose set
2. Power tool adaptor
3. Crevice tool
4. Floor tool
5. Round brush
6. Steel wand (x2)
7. Accessory adaptor
8. HEPA cartridge filter (x1)
9. HEPA filter cap (x1)
10. Dust bag
11. Foam filter
12. Steel elbow
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13. Rear wheel (x2)
14. Hub cap (x2)
15. ‘R’ lock pin (x2)
16. Washer (x4)
17. Wheel axle
18. Front caster (x2)
19. Upper push handle
20. Lower handle support (x2)
21. Power cable hook (x2)
22. Exhaust filter
23. Operator’s manual
24. Pre-Filter (dry use)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Due to continued product
refinement policy, product features
and specifications can and will
change without notice. Check
current features and specifications
with your retailer.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations
with them, require your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictures.
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.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal
injury. Save owners manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and instructing others
who may use this tool.
The operation of any tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields and
a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.
1. Know your power tool. Read owners manual carefully.
Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this tool.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
3. Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use power tools in
damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area
well lit.
4. Keep children and visitors away. Visitors should wear
safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
7. Use right tool. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do
the job of a heavy duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not
intended.
8. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves
and nonskid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
9. Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
11. Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation.
12. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable support.
Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, or any strong
solvents to clean your tool.
16. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or any other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or any other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
15. Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are
doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when
you are tired. Do not rush operation of tool.
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
Have defective switches replaced by authorised service
centre.
18. Do not operate this tool while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or any medication.
19. The appliance is not intended for use by young or
infirm persons without supervision. Young children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
13. Never use tool in an explosive atmosphere. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
10. Protect your lungs. Wear a dust mask if operation is dusty.
5. Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored in
a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children.
6. Don’t force tool. It will do the job better and safer at the
rate at which it was designed.
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2. Never immerse the appliance in liquids and be aware of
sharp edges that may damage it. Never use the appliance
with wet or damp hands. Unplug it immediately if the
appliance becomes wet or damp when it is running. Don’t
immerse the appliance in water.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USING WORKSHOP VACUUM
1. This appliance is designed solely for use in the private
sector and for the designated purpose. The appliance is
not suitable for commercial use. Don’t use the appliance
outdoors (unless it has been specifically designed for
use outdoors). Don’t subject the appliance to heat, direct
sunshine or very high moisture (e.g., rain).
21. Children, disabled persons, and the aged are often not
aware of the dangers that can result from handling electric
appliances. The above mentioned persons and untrained
persons must never work with this electrical appliance.
22. When cleaning or removing the appliance, always switch it
off. Pull the plug out of the receptacle, if you are not going
to use the appliance for an extended period of time. Never
pull on the cable to unplug the appliance, rather pull on the
plug itself. Also, remove any special accessories from the
appliance.
23. Always keep the appliance clean. Don’t use any solvents or
cleaners that may damage or be harmful to the appliance
or user.
24. Never leave the appliance switched on unattended. If you
leave the work area, switch the appliance off or unplug it
from the receptacle (don’t pull the cord, but use the plug).
25. In order to protect children from electric household
appliances, make sure that the cable can’t cause children
to stumble and don’t give children access to the appliance.
26. Never use the appliance when you are under the influence
of medication, alcohol or drugs, if you are currently under
medical care, or if you are tired.
27. Check the appliance and the power cord regularly for any
possible damage. Don’t use damaged appliances.
28. Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. Always use
an authorized technician for repairs. Always have faulty
power cords replaced immediately by the manufacturer
or a qualified service organization. Use the same type of
cable in order to prevent any danger of electric shock and
injury.
29. Only use original spare parts and accessories. Non
approved parts or third-party accessories may be a
possible source of danger and cause the guarantee to
become void.
30. Check the float often.
31. If you notice liquid leaking from your appliance, switch it off
immediately and unplug it.
32. Do not submerge the appliance in water. Make sure that
water is not spilled on the appliance.
33. When disposing of the wastewater, make sure that you
observe any legal regulations.
34. Only store the appliance in a safe and dry location outside
the reach of children.
35. Please also pay particular attention to the following
“Additional Safety Instructions For Workshop Vacuum”.
36. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
37. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
38. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
3. This wet/dry vacuum cleaner may only be used and kept in
a private home.
4. The appliance is designed to vacuum up materials that are
not hazardous to your health and that are not flammable.
5. Never hold the connectors in front of your face (especially
your eyes, ears, etc.). Never direct the nozzle towards
persons or animals.
6. Only use the appliance for its designated purpose. Any
other types of use are at your own risk and are possibly
dangerous.
7. Other uses and unattended operation are not allowed.
8. The manufacturer cannot be made responsible for
damages that are caused by improper use or incorrect
operation.
9. Wear protective clothing and gloves.
10. Connect the appliance only to a 240V ~ 50Hz alternating
current receptacle.
11. Make sure that the correct dust bag has been inserted
securely in its holder before using the appliance. The
wrong dust bag or incorrectly installed dust bags can
cause damage to the appliance and cause the guarantee
to become void.
12. If the power cord is damaged, it must be comepletely
replaced along with the cable protector by an authorised
service centre or other qualified service organisation.
13. Do not vacuum up ashes, hot coals and the like, large
fragments of glass and sharp objects.
14. Dont vacuum up any printer toner dust as it is electrically
conductive. In addition, it is possible that it will not be
completely filtered out by the filter system of the wet/dry
vacuum cleaner and can be released into the air via the
exhaust fan.
15. Never vacuum flammable or poisonous liquids like petrol,
oil, acids, or other volatile substances.
16. Don’t vacuum up liquids that are hotter than 60°C or any
poisonous or flammable dusts.
17. Never lay the appliance on its side. Pay particular attention
to a horizontal position and adequate stability on stairs.
18. Always unplug the appliance after use and before cleaning
or changing the filters or accessories.
19. Only trained specialists may make repairs on electric
equipment. Improper repairs could result in considerable
danger to the user.
20. Do not store the appliance directly beside a hot oven or
radiator.
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