Dewalt DC515K Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GUIDE D'UTILISATION

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

DC515

Cordless 18V 1/2 Gallon Portable Vacuum

Aspirateur portatif sans fil 1/2 gallon 18 V

Aspiradora inalámbrica portátil de 1,8 litros (1/2 galón) de 18 V

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO

Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.

ADVERTENCIA:

LÉASE ESTE

INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

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WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286

(JUN09)

Part No. N037112

DC515

Copyright © 2005, 2009

The following are trademarks for one or more D

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WALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme; the

“D” shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array

of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.

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 D

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WALT TOOL,

CALL US TOLL FREE AT

1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258)

Important Safety Warnings and

Instructions

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.

When using an electric vacuum, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce

risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

•

DO NOT

leave vacuum with battery installed. Remove battery from tool 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 ONLY

as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended

attachments.

•

DO NOT

use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

•

DO NOT

pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord

around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

•

DO NOT

handle plug or vacuum with wet hands.

•

KEEP

hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving

parts.

•

TURN OFF

all controls before removing battery.

•

USE EXTRA CARE

when cleaning on stairs.

•

DO NOT

use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas

where they may be present.

•

DO NOT

pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot

ashes.

•

STORE IDLE TOOLS.

When not in use, the vacuum should be stored in a dry, high or

locked up place – out of reach of children.

•

MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE.

Keep fan area clean for best and safest performance.

Follow instructions for proper maintenance.

•

DO NOT

attempt to repair the vacuum. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs,

maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by authorized D

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WALT service

centers.

•

DO NOT

unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

•

DO NOT

use without filter in place.

•

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 tank after each use.

•

DO NOT

put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of

dust, lint, hair and everything that may reduce air flow.

•

Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot

surfaces.

The unit should be placed or mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.

WARNING:

Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these

chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers

•

compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

•

arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust

masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

•

DO NOT

place outlet of vacuum near eyes or ears when operating.

• DISCONNECT BATTERY PACK FROM VACUUM BEFORE MAKING ANY

ADJUSTMENTS CHANGING ACCESSORIES, SERVICING, MOVING, OR STORING

THE VACUUM.

Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool

accidentally.

•

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

Be sure the switch is in the OFF position before

inserting the battery pack or plugging the vacuum into a wall outlet.

•

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the instruction manual for recommended

accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

•

NEVER STAND ON VACUUM.

Serious injury could occur if the vacuum is tipped.

•

NEVER LEAVE VACUUM RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.

•

KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT.

Cluttered benches and dark areas

invite accidents.

•

AVOID BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES SUCH AS PIPES, RADIATORS,

RANGES AND REFRIGERATORS.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body

is grounded.

•

DO NOT OVERREACH. KEEP PROPER FOOTING AND BALANCE AT ALL TIMES.

Proper footing and balance enables better control of the vacuum in unexpected situations.

•

USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

Dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

•

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON OR OFF.

Any tool that cannot

be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

•

SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED REPAIR PERSONNEL.

Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

•

WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.

Use of

unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric

shock or injury.

•

DON’T EXPOSE VACUUM TO RAIN.

Store indoors.

•

WHEN OPERATING A VACUUM OUTSIDE, USE AN OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD

MARKED “W-A” OR “W.”

These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of

electric shock.

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.

A charger that may be

suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

•

Use battery operated tool only with the specifically designed battery pack.

Use of any

other batteries may create a risk of fire.

•

Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position

before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.

Such

preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

•

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

...................

alternating current

...............

direct current

...................

alternating or direct current

....................

Class I Construction

n

o

....................

no load speed

........................

(grounded)

....................

earthing terminal

....................

Class II Construction

.....................

safety alert symbol

........................

(double insulated)

BPM

................

beats per minute

…/min

.............

per minute

RPM

................

revolutions per minute

IPM

..................

impacts per minute

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Packs

When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include 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. Then follow charging procedures outlined.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

•

Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may

ignite the dust or fumes.

•

NEVER force battery pack into charger. DO NOT modify battery pack in any way

to fit into a non-compatible charger as battery pack may rupture causing serious

personal injury.

Consult the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of batteries

and chargers.

•

Charge the battery packs only in D

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WALT chargers.

•

DO NOT

splash or immerse in water or other liquids.

•

Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature

may reach or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such as outside sheds or metal buildings in

summer).

DANGER:

Electrocution hazard. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason.

If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or

damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow,

been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer,

stepped on). Electric shock or electrocution may result. Damaged battery packs should be

returned to service center for recycling.

NOTE:

Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the

battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in

charger or tool.

WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that metal

objects can contact exposed battery terminals.

For example, do not

place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails,

screws, keys, etc. without battery cap.

Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the

battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys,

coins, hand tools and the like.

The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material

Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e.,

packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short

circuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are

protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NICKEL CADMIUM (NiCd) OR NICKEL METAL

HYDRIDE (NiMH)

•

Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely

worn out.

The battery pack can explode in a fire.

•

A small leakage of liquid from the battery pack cells may occur under extreme usage

or temperature conditions.

This does not indicate a failure.

However, if the outer seal is broken:

a. and the battery liquid gets on your skin, immediately wash with soap and water for

several minutes.

b. and the battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of

10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. (

Medical note:

The liquid is 25-35%

solution of potassium hydroxide.)

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LITHIUM ION (Li-Ion)

•

Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely damaged or is completely

worn out.

The battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created

when lithium ion battery packs are burned.

•

If battery contents come into contact with the skin, immediately wash area with mild

soap and water.

If battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15

minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is

composed of a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.

•

Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation.

Provide fresh air. If

symptoms persists, seek medical attention.

WARNING:

Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if exposed to spark or flame.

The RBRC™ Seal

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the nickel

cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries (or battery packs) indicate

that the costs to recycle these batteries (or battery packs) at the end of their

useful life have already been paid by D

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WALT. In some areas, it is illegal to place

spent nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion batteries in the trash or

municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally

conscious alternative.

RBRC™ in cooperation with D

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WALT and other battery users, has established programs in

the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel cadmium, nickel metal

hydride or lithium ion batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources

by returning the spent nickel cadmium and nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium ion

batteries to an authorized D

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WALT service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You

may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent

battery.

RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Important Safety Instructions for All Battery Chargers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

This manual contains important safety and operating

instructions for battery chargers.

•

Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger, battery

pack, and product using battery pack.

DANGER:

Electrocution hazard. 120 volts are present at charging terminals. Do not probe

with conductive objects. Electric shock or electrocution may result.

WARNING:

Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Electric shock may

result.

CAUTION:

Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only D

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WALT rechargeable

batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

CAUTION:

Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, the

exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign

materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any

buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the

charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger

before attempting to clean.

•

DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers other than the ones in

this manual.

The charger and batter y pack are specifically designed to work together.

•

These chargers are not intended for any uses other than charging D

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rechargeable batteries.

Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or

electrocution.

•

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

•

Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

This will reduce risk of

damage to electric plug and cord.

•

Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or

otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

•

Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary.

Use of improper

extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.

•

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor

use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

•

An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for

safety.

The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that

is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line

voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to

make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum

wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and

nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge

number, the heavier the cord.

If you have questions or comments, contact us.

Pour toute question ou tout commentaire, nous contacter.

Si tiene dudas o comentarios, contáctenos.

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WALT • www.dewalt.com

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