Craftsman 315.177530 User manual

Operator's Manual
12 VOLT CORDLESS DRY HAND VAC
Model No.
315.177530
Important Information:
•Charge battery pack before first use
• Use only charger provided
• Always use hand vac with fitter installed
Save this manual for
future reference
CAUTION: Toreducethe risk _f i_jury,
the user mustread and understandthe
Operators Manuel before using this product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-295
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•Safety
• Features
•Operation
•Maintenance
• Parts List

•Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
i Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
•General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
• Specific Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
nSymbols .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
•Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
n Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 8-;0
• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
[] Exploded View and Repair Parts List ........................................................................................................................... 13
• Customer Service Information ...................................................................................................................................... 14
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRnFTSMRN CORDLESS DRY HAND MAC
If this £RRFTSMAN Cordless Hand Vac fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase,
RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears
will replace it, free of charge.
If this CI_AFTSNRN Cordless Hand Vac Is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days
from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
This cordless dry vac has many features for making the
use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance, and dependability have been given top
priority _r_the design of this product making it easy to
mainta]n anc_operate.
_, WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product
until you thoroughly read and completely understand
the operator's manual. Pay close attentlen to the
safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, arid
Cautions. ff you use this product properly and only
as intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!t
Your safety is involved.
,_, WARNING:
The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Before begJnn|ng 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. Always wear eye protection which is marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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^ WARNING: Readandunderstandall
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal in)ury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
•Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases. Power tools may create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Don't expose power tools to rain. Water entering a
power tool will increase the dsk of electdc shock or mat-
funmicn.
PERSONALSAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power toot. Do
not use tool while tired or under the Influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten-
tion while operating power too)s may result in serious
personal injury.
• Dress properly. DO not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain long hair, Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts and exhaust.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and barance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do
not use on aladder or unstable support.
•Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask must be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOLUSEAND CARE
Do not usa tool If switch does not turn It on or off,
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be •paired.
Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Propedy maintained tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
•Check for mlsallgnment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation, If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
•Usa only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
SER_CE
•Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel courd result in arisk of iniury
• When servicing atool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Fogow Instructions In the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
riskof electric shockor injury.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden
wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator,
ADDiTiONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
nDo not allow children to operate Hand Vac or play
with Hand Van as atoy. Close attention is necessary
when used near children
u This Hand Vac is intended for household use ONLY.
nUse this Hand Vac ONLY tor Its intended use as
described in this manual Use only the attachments
recommended in this manual
If Hand Vat is not working properly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return to your nearest Sears 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.

• Donot handle charger or Hand Vac with wet hands.
a 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.
•NEVER vacuum materials such as hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches, etc.
•Do not use without tilter in place.
mT_rn off all controls before unplugging from or
plugging into an electrical outlet for charging.
•Use extra care when using on stairs,
•Do not usa to pick up hard objects such as nails,
screws, coins, etc. Damage or iniury could result.
• Hand Vac does not have to be plugged into an electri-
cal outlet, therefore It Is always In operating conditfon.
Be aware of possible hazards when using your Hand
Vac or when changing accessories.
•USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH THIS
HAND VAC. Do net substitute any other charger, Use
of another charger could cause batteries to explode
caus)ng possible serious injury.
•DO NOT PLACE HAND VAC OR BAI-FERIES NEAR
FIRE OR HEAT, They may explode.
• This Hand vac should be charged in a location where
the temperature is more than 50°F but less than IO0°F.
• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact
with skin, wash at least 10 minutes then seek immedi-
ate medical attention.
Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Leam its applications and limitations, as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Fol]owing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious Injury.
•Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
grasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
•Protect your lungs. Wear aface or dust mask if the
operation is dusty, Fo}lowing this rule will reduce the
risk of serious persona_ Injury.
• Electric shock could occur if charged outdoors or on
wet surfaces.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
aguard or other part that is damaged should be
careful[y 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 other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center. FolJow)ng this rule will
reduce the risk of shock, fire, or serious injury.
•Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. Awire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is
recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in
length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recom-
mended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line vo)tage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
[] Drugs, alcohoJ, medication. Do not operate tool
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, orany
medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drill)ng, and o_qer
construction ac'Svit_escontains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples ot these chem..ate are:
•lead from lead-based paints,
•ot3,sta_])neslticafrombdoksandcementand
other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from ohemically-treated
lumber.
Your dsk from these exposures varies, depending
on hew often you do this type of work. 3"oreduce
your exposure to 1hose chemicals: work in a we))
ventilated area, and wo_ w)th approved safety
eq_pment, such as those dust masks that are
speclal_ydesigned to ti_ter out m)croscopic particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

aA 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 charger
item no. 9_t 1055 (1425004). Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electdc shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• Before using battery charger, read all Instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on
battery charger, and product using battery
charger. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
•To reduce risk of Injury, charge only nickel-
cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types
of batteries may burst causing personal Inlury and
damage. Following this rule wiEIreduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
•Do not expose charger to rain or snow. FolLowing
this rule wil) reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious persona! injury.
•Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the battery charger manufacturer may result in
a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal iniury.
[] To reduce risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
•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.
•An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in arisk 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.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG} 16 16 16
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage
•Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. if damaged, have replaced immediately by a
qualified serviceman. Following this rule wilt 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 aqualified
serviceman when service or repair is required,
Incorrect reaaaembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire. 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 mainte-
nance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk. Foi)ow)ng this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• De not use charger outdoors. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or sedous
personal injury.
• Disconnect charger from power supply when not
In use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated
portion of output connector or uninsuleted battery
terminal.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this too).
If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instruc-
tions also. Following this ru)e will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal (njury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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
V
A
Hz
rain
n0
.../min
NAME
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Minutes
Alternating Current
Direct Current
No Load Speed
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute
Safety Alert Symbol
Wear Eye Protection
Wet Conditions Alert
-A
O
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Time
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes,
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
It means attentiont!t Your safety is
involved.
Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when
operating this product.
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
AMeaning
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, If not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
NOTE:
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or'
serious iniury.
CAUTION: Indicates apotentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result In minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage,
Advises you of Information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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KNOWYOURHANDMAC
See Figure 1.
Before a_empting to use this hand vac, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety
requirements.
WARNING: Carefully read through this entire
operator's manual before using this new hand vae,
Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation,
Warnings and Cautions. If you use your hand vae
properEy and only for what it is intended, you wilt enjoy
years of safe, reliable service.
This 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 Sears Retail Store to obtain
replacement parts before attempting to operate this Hand
Vac. Packaging includes one battery pack, charger, crevice
tool, brush nozzle, two filters, and this operator's manual.
WARNING: if any parts are missing, do not
operate the hand vac until the missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
DUSTBOWL
Note: Accessories can be purchased at your nearest
Sears Retail Store.
SWITCH
This hand vac is equipped with an OWOFF switch located
on the top of the hand vac.
WARNING: Do not allow with the hand
familiarity
vac to make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of asecond is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
MoOr
SwiSh
CHARGER
ChargerRating
Charger Voltage
Charger Rate
BAI-FERY PACK
12 Volt DC
On/Off
Item No. 911055
(1425004)
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only
12 Volt
3-6 Hours
Item No. _11057
(1322550)
SWITCH(O_OFF)
HANDVAC
FILTER BAI-rERY PACK
CHARGER
CREVICETOOL
Fig. 1
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,_ WARNING: A{ways wear safety goggles c,r
safety glasses with side shields when operating
tools. Failure to do so could result in obiects being
thrown into your eyes, resulting fn possible serious
injury.
BA'f-I'ERY PACK
The battery pack for this hand vae has been shipped in a
low charge condition to prevent possible problems.
Therefore, 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 followed by
recharging) for them to become fudfy charged.
CHARGING BAI-rERY PACK
See Figure 2.
• Charge battery pack only with the charging assembly
provided.
== Make sure power supply is normal household
voltage, 120 volta, 60 Hz, AC only.
• Connect charger to power supply.
• Place bakery pack in charging stand. Align raised rib
on battery pack with groove in charging stand.
See Figure 2.
• Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on
battery pack engage properly with contacts in charging
stand.
The charge indicator light (LED), located on the
charging stand, will light up red and glow when the
charger is propedy connected to power supply. This
light indicates the charger is operating properly. It will
remain on until battery pack is removed from charging
stand or charger Is d_scoenected f_om Dc,wer supply.
•Note; tf charojer does not charge battery pack, return
battery pack and charging assembly to your nearest
Se2,rs Repair Cenler for electrical check.
• After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging time is
required to fully recharge battery pack. Note: if battery
pack is completely discharged, 6hours or longer of
charging time is required to fully recharge battery
pack.
• The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch white charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
r= Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
• When batteries become fully charged, unplug charger
from power supply and remove the battery pack.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING
HOT BA'I-I'ERIES
When using the hand vac continuously, the batteries in
the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot
battery pack coot down for approximately 30 minutes
before attempting to recharge.
Note: This situation only occurs when continuous use of
the hand vac causes the batteries to become hot. It does
not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARG-
ING BATTERY PACK" for normal recharging of batteries.
If the charging assembly does not charge the battery pack
under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack
and charging assembly to the nearest Sears Repair
Center for electrical check.
BA'I'fERYPACKSHOWN
IN CHARGINGSTAND CHARGER
REDLIGHT
(LED)
CHARGINGSTAND
Fig. 2
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SWITCH
See Figure 3.
This hand vac is equipped with an ON/OFF switch located
on top of hand vac, As shown in fhe arrows in Figure 3, to
turn the hand vac ON, push switch forward. To turn it
OFF, pull switch back.
SWITCH
TO TURNON
OFF
TO iNSTALL BATrERY PACK Fig. 3
•Place battery pack in hand vae aligning raised rib on
battery pack with groove inside hand vac. See Figure 4,
\BA'i-FERYPACK
CLEANING YOUR HAND VAC
See Figures 5, 6, and 7.
WARNING: Never ham without
use yOur vac
filter properly in place,
The dust bowl should be checked, emptied and cleaned
periodically to obtain maximum dust collection.
TO REMOVE DUST BOWL
• Depress dust bowl release button located Ontop of
hand vac then pull bowl down and out as shown in
Figure 5.
OEPRESSDUST BOWL
RELEASEBUT/ON
TO
TO
INSTALL HAND VAC
O(IST BOWL Fig. 5
LATCHES
DEPRESSLATCHESTO
RELEASEBA'I'rERYPACK
Fig, 4
•Make sure the latches on each side of battery pack
snap into place and battery pack is secured Jn hand
vac before beginning operation.
_CAUTION: When plaof_J battery pack in hand vac,
be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove
inside hand vac and latches snap into place properly.
Improper assembly of battery pack can cause
damage to internal components.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
=i Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from hand vac. See Figure ,(-.
•Remove battery pack from hand Mac,

TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FILTER
INTERRUPTOR (ON-OFF)
• Remove the filter by simply pulling it out of the dust
howl. See Figure 6.
TO REMOVE
/
DUSTBOWL TO INSTALL
FILTER
HANDVAC
Fig. 6
[]
Shake or lightly brush any dust or dirt off filter.
Empty dust bowl and wash if necessary. Make sure
dust bowl is completely dry before reattaching to hand
vac,
TO REPLACE FILTER
•Place the filter into the dust bowl. See Figure 6.
TO REAI-FACH DUST BOWL
See Figure7.
•Positionthe two sectionsas shownin Figure 8.
AP.gns_otson bottom of dust bowl w_tl_tabs or_bottom
of motor housing then snapthe two sections together,
DUSTBOWL TO INSTALL
SLOTS TABS
Fig. 7
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,IIG WARNING: servicing, use only
When identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create ahazard or cause product damage.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning p_ast_cparts. 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: Do not at any time _et 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.
Do not abuse power tools. Abusive pract(c_s can damage
tool as well as workplece.
Only the parts shown on parts list, page 13, are intended
to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.
WARNING: Do not to this tool or
attempt modify
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.
BA'I-FERIES
The battery pack for the hand vac is equipped with nickel-
cadmium rechargeabte batteries. Length of service from
each charging will depend on the type of work you are
doing.
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 battedes. Handling of these
batteries, especially when wearing rings and iewelry,
could result in a sedous bum.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
• Store and charge the batteries in at normal room
temperature. Temperatures above or below normal
room temperature will shorten battery life.
•Never store batteries in a discharged condition.
Recharge them immediately after they are
discharged.
•All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher
the temperature the quaker they lose their charge, ff
you store the tool for _ong periods of time without
using it, recharge the batteries every month or two.
This practice will prolong battery life.
®To preserve natural resources, pleas_
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
Th{s product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws
may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
BA'rrERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
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. Nickel-cadmium
batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Also, never touch both term)rials with mete) 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.
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ACCESSORIES
See Figure 8.
The attachments shown in Figure 8, are provided with the hand vac. These attachments easily fit into the nose of the
dust bowl. If replacing these attachments, contact your nearest Sears Retail Store.
j_ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.
DUSTBOWL
BRUSHNOZZLE TO
INSTALL
REMOVE
,os,
OR V,O.TOOL,.S LL
Fig. 8
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CRAFTSMAN 12 VOLT CORDLESS HAND VAC
MODEL NO. 315.177530
.The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motorhousing.Always mentionthe model
number in all correspondenceregardingthis CORDLESS HAND VAC or when orderingrepair parts.
SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS ]
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Key Part
No. Number
1* Item No. 9 11408
2 *Item No. _ 11055
3* Item No. 9 11057
983000-295
PARTS LIST
Description Qty.
Filter (3004015) ................................................. 2
Charging Assembly (1425004) .......................... 1
Battery Pack (1322550) ..................................... 1
Operator's Manual
* Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS (Retail Special Order System)
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