Vacmaster VSB1801NA User manual

www.vacmaster.com
Cleva North America, Inc.
Greenville, SC 29607
Conforms to UL
Standard UL1017
Certified to CSA STD Made in China
Use & Care Guide
MODEL NO.VSB1801NA
18V 2-in-1 Cordless Swivel -Stick™ Vacuum
[phone]
C22.2 NO.243

-2-
SECTION
Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................. .. .. . 3
Warranty...................................................................................................................................................7
Technical Specs………….........................................................................................................................7
Getting to Know Your Vacuum........................................................................................
.... ... 8
General Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................
. . ...
9
Operating Instructions......................................................................................
......... .. . ......
12
Maintaining Your Vacuum................................................................................................. .... 14
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................
.
.. 17
Thank you for purchasing this Vacmaster®vacuum cleaner.
With it you are obtaining a high quality product that is engineered for optimal
performance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and understand this manual before use.
Keep this manual and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future
reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE

-3-
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re
and/or serious injury.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by
or near children, pets or plants.
3. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
4. Do not use if charging plug is damaged. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service center.
5. Do not pull or carry the charging adapter by cord, use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
6. Do not unplug by pulling on charging cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
7. Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals with
wet hands.
8. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air ow.
9. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
10. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
11. Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or
use in areas where they may be present.
12. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
13. Do not use without dust cup or lter.

-4-
14. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to hand vacuum, picking up or carrying the appliance.
15. Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that
is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with
another battery pack.
16. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush affected area with water. If liquid
contacts eyes,additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
17. Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modied. Damaged
or modied batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re,
explosion or risk of injury.
18. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to re or excessive temperature.
Exposure to re or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
19. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or
appliance outside of the temperature range specied in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specied range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
20. Have servicing performed by a qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
21. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack except as
indicated in the instructions for use and care.
22. Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting motorized
nozzle.
23. Do not charge the unit outdoors.
24. Use only the charger supplied by manufacturer to recharge.
25. Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries
can explode in a re.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

-5-
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For Household Use Only

-6-
Product Disposal
This product contains an internal Lithium-ion battery pack formulated from
environmentally sensitive materials. This product must be disposed of properly
with due care for the environment. Do not dispose of product with household
garbage. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available
recycling or disposal options.

-7-
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale, this product is warranted against defects
in material or workmanship when it is assembled, operated and maintained
according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page:
www.vacmaster.com or call [phone].
• This warranty does not cover lters, which are expendable parts that
can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.
• This warranty is void if this product is ever used for other than private household
purposes.
• This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Voltage: 18VDC
Battery Charger:
Model: HOYOA®HYCH0102120470U
Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Output: 21.25VDC, 470mA
WARRANTY

-8-
Combo
Accessory Tool
Handle
Power Button
Speed Shift Button
Hand Vacuum
Release Button
Battery Charge
Indicator
LED Headlights
Nozzle Release
Button
Motorized Brush Powerhead
Screw
Main Body
Charging Adapter
On-Board
Storage Clip
Dust Cup
Release Button
Hand Vacuum
On/Off Button
Filter
Filter Basket
Dust Cup
Hand Vacuum
Foam
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VACUUM
Charging Stand
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Available online at www.vacmaster.com
or call [phone].
Item Part No.
Filter VMSTRF1
Foam 561022105
Charging Stand 561022108
Combo Accessory Tool 561022109
Charging Adapter 561022106
On-Board Storage Clip 561022107

-9-
GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly Instructions:
1) Fit the end of the main body onto the neck of the motorized powerhead and
click into place.
2) Insert the handle into the top of the main body and x in position with the
supplied locking screw.
Note: Do not over-tighten. Use only hand tools and moderate torque.
3) Insert the hand vacuum into the main body and click into place.
Click!
2
1

-10-
4) Insert vacuum support into charging base and lock into place.
5) Insert the charging adapter into the charging port on the side of charging base.
6) Plug the adapter into a wall outlet.
Note: Use only the charger supplied with your cleaner to recharge.
7) Insert on-board storage clip onto handle and slide down lightly.

-11-
1) Before charging, make sure unit is OFF. Insert the vacuum cleaner onto the
charger as shown. Make sure the charging adapter is plugged into an outlet.
2) The battery indicator will show the progress of the charge. While the
vacuum is being charged, the battery charge indicator will be ashing. Once
fully charged, the indicator will light up continuously.
Charging Instructions:
Battery Light Indication
No Light Charger not connected
Flashing Light Charging battery
Solid Light Battery fully charged
Battery indicator
3) For improved battery performance, keep the vacuum cleaner on the charging
base while not in use. Do not start the vacuum cleaner while it is on the
charging base.
Caution: To optimize the battery longevity, charge the vacuum cleaner for at
least 5 hours before using for the rst time.
Never charge the batteries in temperatures above 37 ℃(98.6 oF) or below
0 ℃(32 oF). It is normal for the charger to become warm when charging.

-12-
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using Your Vacuum Cleaner:
Once vacuum cleaner is charged, lift off the charging base.
1) To start the vacuum, push the Power button. The vacuum automatically starts
in the HIGH speed position.
2) To switch the speed to LOW, push the speed shift button. Press this button
again to switch back to HIGH speed.
3) To stop the vacuum, push the Power button.
Using Your Hand Vacuum:
1) To remove the hand vacuum, press the release button and detach from the
main body.
2) To turn on, press the power button located on the handle.
Power Button

-13-
3) To clean difcult to reach areas, use the crevice tool or dusting brush by
inserting the end of the tool into the hand vacuum.
CAUTION
Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the brush
roll when vacuum is on. Contacting the brush roll while it is rotating can cut
or cause other injuries. Always turn off before servicing. Use caution when
operating near children.

-14-
MAINTAINING YOUR VACUUM
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of shock, remove vacuum cleaner from the charging base,
and turn off before performing any service or maintenance.
Emptying the Dust Container & Cleaning the Filter
1) Remove the hand vacuum from the main body by pressing the release
button.
2) Hold the unit over a trash bin and use one hand to press the two dust cup
release buttons to separate the dust cup from the hand vacuum body.
3) Remove the lter basket from the dust cup. Empty the contents of the dust
cup into a trash bin.
4) Remove the lter and foam from the lter basket. With your dusting brush
attachment, brush accumulated debris from the side screens of the lter basket
and from the lters.
5) After repeated use, it may be necessary to wash the plastic lter basket, lter
and the foam. Hand wash the basket and foam in lukewarm water. After
washing, set aside and allow to air dry for 24 hours.
24hrs

-15-
IMPORTANT: The lter, foam and basket must be completely dry before reuse.
6) Insert the clean and dry foam along with the lter into the basket. Fit the basket
into the dust cup and reconnect the dust cup to the hand vacuum.
3) Lift the brush roll out of the housing. Clean off debris and anything wrapped
around the brush. Use a pair of scissors to remove threads, etc.
4) Place the brush roll back into the housing by aligning the round end to the
powerhead rst, then inserting the square end correctly into place.
WARNING
Do not operate vacuum cleaner without lter installed.
Cleaning the Motorized Powerhead & Blockages
The brush roll may accumulate debris such as strings, hair and bers. This type
of debris can wrap around the brush and diminish its ability to clean effectively.
To Remove Brush Roll for Manual Cleaning:
1) Make sure the vacuum cleaner is OFF then remove the hand vacuum and set
aside.
2) Turn unit over to access the brush roll. As shown below, slide tab down to unlock,
then rotate the lock up and out of the way.
Note: Use warm water when cleaning the foam.
1
2

-16-
5) Lock the brush in place by sliding the tab in the direction of the arrow.
To Remove Powerhead Blockages:
1) To clean out the powerhead, press the nozzle release button and pull the
powerhead away from the main vacuum body.
2) Carefully remove any debris or blockage from the inside of the powerhead.
3) Reattach the powerhead onto the vacuum body.
Note: Do not damage pins; do not use scissors or other sharp objects to remove
a blockage from the powerhead as these may damage the powerhead.
Step 4
Step 3
Pins

-17-
TROUBLESHOOTING
Should you have any problem(s) with your vacuum cleaner, review the table
below for solutions to minor performance issues.
WARNING
Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Vacuum will not
power on.
Battery may be depleted. Charge the battery as instructed on page 11.
Wrong charger being
used.
Be sure to use only the charger supplied with
your product.
Hand vacuum is
not installed properly.
Remove hand vacuum and reattach ensuring
that it is securely in place.
Adapter plug is not
fully plugged into the
charging base.
Be sure the adapter plug is fully inserted in
the charging base.
Charging adapter is not
fully plugged into outlet.
Be sure charging adapter is fully plugged into
outlet.
Battery charge
indicator does
not illuminate.
Charging adapter is not
plugged in.
Be sure the charging adapter is plugged in
properly to the outlet and to the charging port
on the bottom of the charging adapter.
Debris accumulated on
the metal charge contacts
on the hand vacuum, main
body and charging
adapter.
Be sure no debris is accumulated on the
metal charger contacts on the hand vacuum,
main body and charging adapter.
The electrical outlet is out
of power.
Ensure that the outlet is supplying power to
the charger.

-18-
Motorized brush
not turning.
Brush roll is jammed. Remove obstruction. Follow instructions on
page 15 and 16.
Brush roll needs to be
reset.
Turn the unit off and remove the obstruction,
then turn back on.
Brush roll is not
installed well.
Remove brush roll and reinstall following
instructions on page 15 and 16.
Vacuum not
picking up or
suction power is
weak.
Dust cup is full. Empty dust cup.
Filter needs cleaning. Follow lter cleaning instructions on page 14.
Filter needs to be
replaced.
To purchase online at www.vacmaster.com or
call [phone].
Battery may be depleted. Charge the battery as instructed on page 11.
Dust cup is not installed
well.
Check dust cup for correct installation and
ensure it is snapped rmly in place.
Dust escapes
from vacuum.
Filter is missing or
installed incorrectly. Check lter for correct installation.
Filter is damaged and
needs to be replaced.
To purchase online at www.vacmaster.com or
call [phone].
Dust cup installed
incorrectly.
Position dust cup correctly and snap rmly
into place.
Vacuum turns off
on its own. Battery may be depleted. Charge the battery as instructed on page 11.
For further questions, call our support team at [phone].