Handler 550 Porta-Vac User manual

!For Your Safety:
Read this Manual before operating your Handler Porta-Vac.
Always wear eye protection while using power tools.
550 Porta-Vac
Manual
H-550M

Safety Instructions
Before using your Handler Porta-Vac, please read
safety instructions. They are for your protection and
should always be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to the unit.
• Always wear proper eye and face protection.
Wear safety glasses or face shields whenever
you operate a Handler product or any power tool
to prevent serious eye or face injuries.
• Always disconnect the power cord before
removing or replacing the lter, servicing the unit
or when not in use.
• Always wear a face or dust mask to prevent the
inhalation of dust particles, or other debris into the
lungs.
• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
• Don’t abuse the cord. Never carry tool by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vise
to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.
•Don’t Overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
•Never use in an area where ammable vapors are
present.
•Use proper grounding procedures. This tool
should be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electric shock. The tool is equipped
with an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong
grounding type plug to t the proper grounding
receptacle. The green (or green and yellow)
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never
connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a
live terminal. If your unit is for use on less than
150 volts, it has a plug that looks like sketch
A below. An adapter (sketches B and C) can be
used for connecting plugs as shown in sketch
A to 2-prong receptacles. The green colored rigid
ear, lug, etc., Extending from the adapter must
be connected to a permanent ground such as a
properly grounded outlet box. Some jurisdictions,
including Canada, prohibit the use of 3 to 2
prong adapters. Where prohibited, they should
not be used. Use only 3-wire extension cords that
have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
The Porta-Vac was designed by Handler for benchtop light grinding and polishing with
handpiece or lathe. Open the package and inspect its contents. The Porta-Vac has been inspected
prior to being shipped. If damage has occurred in transit, contact the carrier immediately. Do not
contact the shipper as the customer receiving the product must le a damage claim if necessary. Be
certain to note any damage which may have occurred, and report it promptly to the carrier. Failure
to le a claim in a timely manner could result in the loss of your rights of recovery for possible
damages. Should you require assistance, please contact Handler Manufacturing at
1-908-233-7796 or 1-800-274-2635.
Store your Handler tools in a DRY, clean, dust-free area, and out of the reach of children.

Operation and Maintenance
1. Place the Porta-Vac on a sturdy work surface.
2. Attach the power cord to the receptacle on the
unit and plug the other end into a power outlet
following the safety guidelines in this manual.
3. The power switch (shown at right) is located
at the top corner of the fan door turns on the fan
motor and LED light. The DC cable must be
plugged in to use the LED light.
4. Clean and wipe the polycarbonate glass shield
with a soft cloth or paper towel. A non-
ammoniated cleaner (such as soap and water)
will remove greasy polishing compound dust.
5. The Porta-Vac has been tted with a ne pleated
HEPA WASHABLE lter. Periodically check the
lter condition. If it becomes clogged with debris
you can remove it by opening the rear door of
the fan housing. You can either tap it on its side
in a trash can to gently remove large particles
and return it to its original position in the
chamber or, if it is heavily clogged, replace the
lter with a new one. Please make sure that the
lter is inserted all the way into the
compartment. Filters can be saved and sent to
a rener to recover precious metals. The pleated
lter (Part No. 550-F) should be replaced every
4-6 months under normal use and more often
under heavy use. Contact your distributor or
Handler Manufacturing LLC to request a
550-F pleated lter.
6. To clean and remove the dust which
accumulates inside the Porta-Vac, lift the shield
as shown on the right. Remove the tray, and
place tray over the trash and empty contents.
7. With use, the shield of the unit may become
cloudy looking or scratched by debris. When
this occurs Contact your distributor or Handler
Manufacturing LLC to request a replacement of
shield P550-04P
AC receptacle
with power cord
removed
Pry open
fuse drawer
Active
Fuse Spare
Fuse
8. The Porta-Vac has a Bussman GMC-1A fuse that powers the fan and the light. The fuse and a spare fuse
are stored in the AC power cord receptacle near the rear of the chamber.
To check or change the fuse, follow these directions:
Remove the power cord from the AC receptacle to
expose the fuse holder drawer. Use the blade of
a small screwdriver in the slot of the fuse holder
and gently pry outward. The active fuse is in the
back of the drawer and a spare fuse is in the front
compartment. If the glass case of the active fuse is
darkened, the fuse is blown. From the underside of
the drawer, push out the blown fuse using a small
screwdriver.
Do not use a higher ampere fuse.
DC Cable
Power Switch
Washable
HEPA lter
Part # 550-F
Tray
Part # P31-07A
Shield
Part # P550-04P
Power
Receptacle and
Cordset

Handler Manufacturing LLC
159 Grassy Plain St
Bethel, CT 06801 USA
908-233-7796
[email protected]
handlermfg.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty period is 1 year for the Handler Porta-Vac.
Handler manufacturing, LLC warrants, to the original purchaser only, that its products will be
free from defects in material or workmanship for the applicable period of time indicated above
following the purchase date. During the warranty period, the defective product will be repaired or
replaced without charge or, at our sole option; the purchase price will be refunded. This warranty
does not cover damage caused in tran sit or by accident, misuse or ordinary wear.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
At our sole option, repair, replacement or refund will be made if the product is returned postage
prepaid to:
Handler Manufacturing LLC
159 Grassy Plain Street, Bethel, CT 06801 USA
All warranty repairs must be done at our factory at the above address. We will not pay any
shipping or transportation charges.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
Repair Services
Authorized repair service is available. You must call or
email Handler to obtain the Return Merchandise
Authorization number before returning the item.
Send items for repair to the factory marked:
“Attention: RMA No.” Handler Manufacturing LLC 159
Grassy Plain Street Bethel, CT 06801 USA
Enclose the item(s), a packing list, a description of the
problem or repairs needed, daytime phone number and
email address. Estimates of repair cost will be made
upon request.
P550-01 Fan Motor, 115V
P550-01-E Fan Motor. 230V
(Includes Bracket)
P550-02P DC Power Cable
P550-03P LED Light Assembly
P550-04P Shield
P550-05P Knob, M5
P550-06P AC Power inlet
P550-07P Door Latch
550-F Filter, Washable
P52-06P ON/OFF Switch
P31-07A Tray
P52-10P Fuse, 1 Amp
P550A-CS Cordset
P86D-02 DC Power Jack
Replacement Parts:
H-550M