DeWalt DCV580H User manual

DCV580
18V NiCd/20V Max* Li-Ion 2 Gallon Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum
Aspirateur sans fil, sec/humide, 2 gallons, 18V NiCd/20V Max* Li-Ion
Aspiradora en húmedo/seco inalámbrica de 2 galones de 18 V NiCd/20 V Max* de iones de litio (Li-Ion)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE
GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE
USAR EL PRODUCTO.
If you have questions or comments, contact us.
Pour toute question ou tout commentaire, nous contacter.
Si tiene dudas o comentarios, contáctenos.
1-800-4-DEWALT • www.dewalt.com

Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR
ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT
(1-800-433-9258).
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electric appliances, always
follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury, including the following:
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this vacuum reads
and understands all safety instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
• Instructions for compatible batteries and chargers are included
for reference in this manual. Read all instruction manuals included
with your battery pack or charger. Read all cautionary markings on
the charger and battery pack. Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
When using this vacuum, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING VACUUM
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
• Do not leave the vacuum when connected to power source.
Remove the battery pack when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not allow vacuum to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only
DEWALT recommended attachments.
• Do not use this appliance if it is showing signs of malfunction
in anyway. If the appliance is not working correctly, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it
to a service center.
• Do not handle the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into the openings of the appliance. Do not
use the appliance with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair and anything else that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from the
openings and moving parts.
• Do not place outlet of vacuum near eyes or ears when operating.
• The blower operation can result in foreign objects being blown into
eyes, which can result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles
when using blower feature.
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• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use without filter in place.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where flammable or
combustible liquids are present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Do not use in areas where explosive vapors may be present.
• Do not use to pick up explosive dust, or in areas where air contains
explosive dust such as coal, grain, or other combustible material.
• Static shocks are possible in dry areas or when the relative humidity
of the air is low. This is only temporary and does not affect the use
of the vacuum. To reduce the frequency of static shocks, add
moisture to the air with a console or installed humidifier.
• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty canister after each use.
• Store idle tools. When not in use, the vacuum should be stored in
a dry, high or locked up place – out of the reach of children.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the vacuum before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, servicing, moving or storing
the vacuum. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the appliance accidentally.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position
before inserting the battery pack.
• Never leave vacuum running unattended. Turn power off.
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark
areas invite accidents.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables better control of the vacuum
in unexpected situations.
• Do not use appliance if switch does not turn it on or off. Any
appliance that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
• Turn off all controls before removing the battery pack.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When not in use, place vacuum on a stable
surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard.
• Do not use vacuum as a step ladder.
• Do not place heavy objects on vacuum.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are
NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
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equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with
soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust,
which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other
injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection
that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
Additional Specific Safety Rules for All
Battery-Operated Tools
• A battery-operated tool with integral batteries or a separate
battery pack must be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery pack. A charger that may be suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
• Use battery-operated tool only with the specifically
designed DEWALT battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or
other small metal objects that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V................... volts A......................amperes
Hz................. hertz W.....................watts
min ............... minutes or AC..........alternating
or DC... direct current current
................. Class I Construction or AC/DC...alternating
.....................
(grounded) ........................or direct
................. Class II Construction current
(double insulated) no ....................no load
…/min ........... per minute speed
BPM .............beats per minute
n ......................rated
IPM............... impacts per minute ........................speed
RPM ............. revolutions per .....................earthing
minute terminal
sfpm ............. surface feet .....................safety alert
..................... per minute symbol
SPM ...............strokes per minute
Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the
catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using
the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below and
then follow charging procedures outlined.
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