Skil PWRCore 20 User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
For Customer Service
Cordless Handheld Vacuum
Model: VA5936E-00
TM
1300-017-545 OR www.skil.com.au

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2SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 18V d.c. (20V max)
Recommended working temperature -20° ~ 50°C
Recommended storage temperature -20° ~ 50°C
Dust-Canister Release
Button
Crevice Nozzle
ON/OFF Switch
Wide Nozzle
Extension Tube

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3
Detach
Attach
Battery-Release
Button
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6 6b
G
H
F
D
a
BE
K
E
4 5

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8
8
9
a
b

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of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with
another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
-SKIL battery: BY5197E-03 BY5196E-03
-SKIL charger: SC5358E-01 QC5360E-01
• 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 burns
or a re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or risk
of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
-when charging 4...40°C
-during operation –20...+50°C
-during storage –20...+50°C
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON
TOOL/BATTERY
• Read the instruction manual before use 3
• Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material 4
USE
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 5
• On/o
-switch on/o the tool by pushing switch forward/
backwards
• Mounting/removing accessories 6
-connect nozzle to intake port
-optionally use extension tube
-for removing accessories handle vice-versa
• Empty dust compartment 7
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
-press release button B and remove dust compartment
E
-remove lter K from dust compartment as illustrated
INTRODUCTION
• This tool is intended for dry vacuum cleaning purposes
and for domestic use only
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Read this instruction manual carefully before use
and save it for future reference
SAFETY
• This tool can be used by children aged 8 and
above and by persons who have physical, sensory
or mental limitations or a lack of experience or
knowledge if a person responsible for their safety
supervises them or has instructed them in the
safe operation of the tool and they understand the
associated dangers (otherwise, there is a danger of
operating errors and injuries)
• Supervise children (this will ensure that children do not
play with the tool)
• Cleaning and user maintenance of the tool shall not
be
• made by children without supervision
• Do not use the appliance to vacuum liquids
• Do not vacuum ammable or explosive materials
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions
(water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock)
• Never vacuum materials that contain asbestos
(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)
• Do not vacuum explosive dusts (such as coal dust,
magnesium dust, grain dust)
• Do not vacuum toxic materials
• Never vacuum hot ashes or pointed/sharp objects
• Do not operate the appliance in rooms where the
danger of an explosion exists
• Keep the ventilation slots uncovered during vacuuming
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out of
reach of children
• Do not use appliance when damaged; take it to one of
the ocially registered SKIL Service Stations for a safety
check
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
• This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
• Provide for good ventilation at the working place
• Never operate the appliance without the necessary lters
as described in this manual
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs
BATTERIES
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the
appliance before being charged
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the
appliance and safely disposed of
• If the appliance is to be stored unused for a long
period, the batteries should be removed
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
rst time)
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type

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-clean lter if necessary (see below)
-empty dust compartment
-put back lter into dust compartment
-mount dust compartment onto appliance (make sure
the dust compartment clicks into place)
! never use the appliance without lter
! optimal dust pick-up performance will only be
achieved with a clean lter and an empty dust
compartment
• Cleaning of dust lter 8
-regularly clean the carefully removed dust lter by
gently tapping or brushing dirt o (wear dust mask)
-do not clean indoors in living areas
! do not wash lter with soap and water
-for picking up dust the dust lter needs to be dry
-if the dust lter is wet, it will clog quickly and be very
dicult to clean
! do not use a dust lter with tears or small holes;
replace it immediately
• Holding and guiding the tool 9
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s)
-keep ventilation slots uncovered
• Battery protection
Switches o the tool or prevents the tool from being
switched on, when
-the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C
-the lithium-ion battery is nearly empty (to protect
against deep discharge)
! do not continue to press the on/o switch after the
tool is switched o automatically; battery may be
damaged
MAINTENANCE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots)
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
-clean ventilation slots regularly with a brush or
compressed air
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries,
accessories and packaging together with household
waste material. The electric tools, accessories and
packaging should be sorted for environmental-
friendly recycling
! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with
heavy tape to prevent short-circuit

WARRANTY
SKIL WARRANTY POLICY
For all SKIL warranty & enquiries, please contact 1300 01
SKIL (1300 01 7545) Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
EST
Chervon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 36 165 077 501 (“Chervon”)
warrants to the original domestic purchaser that this product
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
5 years from date of purchase, and any battery or charger
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
3 years from date of purchase. Please note SKIL products
are intended for DIY (Do It Yourself) use only. SKIL Products
are not designed or intended for commercial or trade use
and if the products are used in any commercial or trade
applications, the warranty will not apply. Consumables will be
covered by a 3-month warranty and a complete list can be
found inside the manual.This SKIL product warranty is only
applicable to purchases from authorised SKIL retailers. This
warranty will not apply to SKIL products that are purchased
from Amazon, eBay and any other non-authorised online
retailer.This SKIL product warranty does not apply to any
parallel imported product and does not apply to any SKIL
products that are not purchased from an authorised SKIL
retailer. To make a claim, return the faulty item together with
proof of purchase directly to your closest service agent or
to the place of purchase. Any handling and transportation
costs (and other expenses incurred in claiming this warranty)
are not covered by this warranty and will not be borne by
Chervon. The replacement product or part or repaired
product will be made available for your collection at an
address nominated by Chervon. Where a valid warranty
claim is made, Chervon will replace the defective product
or repair the fault. Where the product is repaired, Chervon
may use refurbished parts. This warranty does not cover
normal wear and tear, misuse or abuse. This warranty may
also be further limited or voided as specically detailed in
the product Manual. Chervon has no other liability under
this warranty. The benets to you given by this warranty are
in addition to other rights and remedies imposed by State
and Federal legislation that cannot be excluded. Our goods
come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law.You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to
a major failure. Chervon Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 14, 5 Kelletts
Road, Rowville, VIC. 3178. Ph; 1300 01 SKIL (1300 01 7545).
Email: [email protected]
The following consumables have a 3-month warranty period:
Brushes Collets
Dust canisters Angle grinder anges
Allen keys Chucks
Industry leading battery
technology wraps each
cell with cooling material
to keep the battery
powering on for 25%
longer run time compare
to general battery
technology.
SKIL’s patented technology
extends the battery life 2X
longer compare to general
battery technology.
LONGER
RUN TIME
PWRCORE 20™
LITHIUM
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2X
BATTERY LIFE
PWRCORE 20™
LITHIUM
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