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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CANISTER VAC
P3200
BATTERIES AND
CHARGERS SOLD
SEPERATELY
Your canister vac has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use only the charger recommended for your canister vac. Do not substitute any other charger. Use of another WARNING! charger could cause batteries to explode causing possible READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. serious injury. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in Use battery only with charger listed. electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. MODEL BATTERY PACK (P100) CHARGER (P110) P3200 1302
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord WARNING! could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. cord must be used, make sure: Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. number, size and shape as those of plug on charger. Befo
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n o No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction Doubl
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION: minor or moderate injury. (W
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R FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Hose Diameter ........................................................ 1 1/4 in. Motor ..................................................................18 Volt DC Charger Input ................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Collection Capacity ................................................2 Gallon Charge Rate ..............................................................1 hour Hose Length ............................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR CANISTER VAC DRAIN PLUG See Figure 1. The drain plug on the back of the canister vac is used to The safe use of this product requires an understanding of quickly drain liquids from the collection container. the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as LARGE CAPACITY COLLECTION CONTAINER well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating The collection container can hold up to 2 gallons
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OPERATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK WARNING: Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- should charge it until the green LED on the front of the less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is charger comes on. sufficient to inflict serious injury. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed
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R OPERATION After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time BATTERY PACK SHOWN IN CHARGER is required to fully recharge battery pack. The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal room temperature. NOTE: The charger and battery pack should be placed in a location where the temperature is more
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R I OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figures 3 - 4. ( I ) Place the power switch in the OFF ( O ) position. ON Place the battery pack in the canister vac. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the ( O ) canister vac before beginning operation. OFF POWER TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK SWITCH See Figures 3 - 4. Fig. 4 � Place the power switch in the OFF ( O ) position. Locate latches on side of battery pack and depres
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R OPERATION DETACHABLE TOOL BELT See Figure 7. When not in use, the vacuum attachments provided with the canister vac can be placed in the storage areas located in the tool belt. The belt can also be attached and secured in a variety of places for ease of use. DRY VACUUMING See Figure 7. Vacuum only items small enough to fit through the hose or the attachment. When vacuuming, make sure that the dry use filter stays in place. The performance of the canister vac will decrease with a full col
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. FILTER UNIT Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. DRY USE FILTER WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. RETENTION BAND WET USE COLLECTION WARNING: FOAM FILTER CONTAINER To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when clea
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R MAINTENANCE REMOVING LIQUID WASTE See Figure 10. Removing pick-up can be completed in two ways. To remove pick-up using the drain plug: Remove the battery pack from the canister vac. Remove the drain plug. Tip canister vac to drain liquid. Replace the drain plug. To remove liquid pick-up by removing the collection container: Lift the tabs on the side of the canister vac. Pull the collection container down and off to separate it from the motor housing. Empty the collection co
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MAINTENANCE BATTERIES BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING The battery pack for this product is equipped with nickel- To preserve natural resources, please cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each recycle or dispose of batteries charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. properly. The batteries in this product have been designed to provide This product contains nickel-cadmium maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they batteri
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL CANISTER VAC P3200 WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities con- tains chemicals known 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 d
