Craftsman 315177520 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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6 VOLT CORDLESS HAND VAC

Model No.

315.177520

Important Information:

• Charge batteries before first use

• Use only charger provided

• Always use hand vac with filter installed

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CAUTION: Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

983000-190

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• Safety

• Features

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

• Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

• General Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

• Specific Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 3-5

• Symbols .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Features ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

• Operation .................................................................................................................................................................... 8-9

• Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 9-10

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ........................................................................................................................... 11

• Customer Service Information ...................................................................................................................................... 12

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON rRRFTSMRN CORDLESS HAND VAC

Ifthis rRRFTSMRN Cordless Hand Vac fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase,

RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears

will replace it, free of charge.

Ifthis rRRFI"$MRN Cordless Hand Vac is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days

from the date of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Your cordless hand vac has many features for making the

use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top

priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

,_ WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product until

you thoroughly read and completely understand the operator's manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this product properly and only as intended,

you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

_i, Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!!

Your safety is involved.

_k WARNING:

The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in

side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over

O severe eye damage. Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with

eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI 7'87.1.

WARNING: Read and understand all

instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or

serious personal injury.

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• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

benches and dark areas inviteaccidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of flammable

liquids or gases. Power tools may create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes..

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Don't expose power tools to rain. Water entering a

power tool will increase the riskof electric shock or mal- function.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do

not use tool while tired or under the influence of

drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten-

tion while operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,

and gloves away from moving parts and exhaust. Loose clothes, jewelry, or Iong hair can be caught in

moving parts.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-

ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables

better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do

not use on a ladder or unstable support.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOLUSE AND CARE

• 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.

• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and

other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likelyto bind and are easier to

control.

• Check for misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged,

have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by

the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that

may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

• Tool 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 a tool, use only identical replace-

ment 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.

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION •

• Do not allow children to operate Hand Vac or play with Hand Vac as a toy. Close attention is necessary

when used near children. •

• This Hand Vac is intended for household use ONLY.

• Use this Hand Vac ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the attachments

recommended in this manual.

If Hand Vac is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return to your nearest Sears Service Center.

Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger or base by the cord or yank to disconnect from electrical outlet.

Grasp charger, not the cord, and pull to unplug. Do not

allow cord to hang over edge of table or counter or to

touch hot surfaces.

• DonothandlechargerorHandVacwith wet hands.

• Hand Vac is for dry pick up only.

• Do not put any objects in ventilation openings. Do not use with any opening blocked: keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

• NEVER vacuum materials such as hot coals, cigarette

butts, matches, etc.

• Do not use without filter in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging from or plugging into an electrical outlet for charging.

• Use extra care when using on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up hard objects such as nails, screws, coins, etc. Damage or injurycould result.

• Hand Vac does not have to be plugged into an electri-

cal outlet, therefore itis always in operating condition.

Be aware of possible hazards when using your Hand

Vac or when changing accessories.

• USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH YOUR

HAND VAC. Do not substitute any other charger. Use

of another charger could cause batteries to explode causing possible serious injury.

• DO NOT PLACE HAND VAC OR BATTERIES NEAR

FIRE OR HEAT. They may explode.

• YourHand vac should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than50°F but less than 100°F.

• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,

battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with skin, wash at least 10 minutes then seek immedi-

ate medical attention.

Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

• Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses

have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the

operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the

risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF

CHARGED OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES.

Check damaged parts. Before further use of the

tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should

be carefully checked to determine that it will

operate properly and perform its intended func-

tion. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding

of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and

any other conditions that may affect its operation.

A guard or other part that is damaged should be

properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk

of shock, fire, or serious injury.

Make sure your extension cord Is in good condi- tion. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your prod- uct will draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least

16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not

recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line

voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

• Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool

while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any

medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this

tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

SERVICE

• Tool 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 a tool, use only identical replace-

ment 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 shock or injury.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction

activities contains 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 do this type of work. To reduce

your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well

ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are

specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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