Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas in...
Page 5 - SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
4 5 n An extension cord should not be used unlessabsolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. Ifextension cord must be used, make sure: a . T h a t p i n s o n p l u g o f e x t e n s i o n c o r d a r e t h e s a m e n u m b e r , s i z e a...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS
6 7 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands...
Page 7 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE ...
Page 8 - FEATURES
8 9 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor ......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DCCharger Input .......................................................................
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING
8 9 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do no...
Page 10 - OPERATION; CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK; APPLICATIONS
10 11 OPERATION NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged. CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the green LED on charger will come on...
Page 11 - CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK; TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
10 11 OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, this will caus...
Page 12 - STARTING/STOPPING THE VACUUM; WET VACUUMING
12 13 OPERATION Fig. 4 Fig. 5 FULL LINE INDICATOR ON/OFF SWITCH TO TURN ON WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. There-fore, switch should always be locked when not in use orcarrying at your side. STARTING/STOPPING THE VACUUM See Figure 4. n To start the vacuum: slide the switch ...
Page 13 - ADDING ATTACHMENTS; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
12 13 OPERATION Fig. 6 Fig. 8 ADDING ATTACHMENTS See Figures 6 - 8. The brush attachment, crevice tool and squeegee attach-ment can be easily snapped into place on your hand vac. n Turn off the vacuum. n Insert the attachment to the front end of the vacuum dust bowl, making sure the attachment is fi...
Page 14 - REMOVING AND CLEANING THE FILTERS; REPLACING THE FILTER
14 15 CLEANING THE HAND VAC See Figures 9 - 12. The dust bowl should be checked, emptied and cleaned periodically to obtain maximum dust collection. REMOVING THE DUST BOWL See Figure 9. n �Remove the battery pack from the vacuum. n Depress the release button located on top of the hand vac. Pull the ...
Page 15 - BATTERIES; BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND; REATTACHING THE DUST BOWL
14 15 BATTERIES The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, t...
Page 16 - • MODEL NUMBER; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; TUFF SUCKERTM
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com 983000-523 6-05 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your neares...