Einhell TC-VC 18/20 Li S User guide

EN Original operating instructions

Cordless wet/dry vac

SP Manual de instrucciones original

Aspiradora para seco/mojado inalámbrica

FR Traduction du mode d’emploi

d’origine Aspirateur de liquides et de poussières sans ﬁ l

TC-VC 18/20 Li S

Art.-Nr.: 2347137 I.-Nr.: 11018 Art.-Nr.: 2347139 I.-Nr.: 11019

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Table of contents

1. Safety information

2. Layout and items supplied

3. Intended use

4. Technical data

5. Before starting the equipment

6. Operation

7. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering spare parts

8. Disposal and recycling

9. Storage

Einhell USA LLC · 305 Veterans Blvd · Carlstadt · NJ 07072 · USA

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Danger! - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury

104°F (+40°C)

50°F (+10°C)

Store the batteries only in dry rooms with an ambient temperature of 50°F to 104°F (+10°C to +40°C). Place only fully charged batteries in storage (charged at least 40%).

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DANGER!

When using the equipment, a number of safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety information with due care. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and the safety information as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to failure to follow these instructions and the safety information.

1. Safety information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THISAPPLIANCE), Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or serious injury.

WARNING–To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, electric shock, or injury:

1. Indoor use only.

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 with damaged cord or plug. 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 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 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 ﬂ ow.

9. Keep hair, loose clothing, ﬁ 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 ﬂ 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 ﬁ lter

14. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the oﬀ -position before connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your ﬁ nger on the switch or energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.

15. Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.

16. Recharge only with the charger speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of ﬁ re when used with another battery pack.

17. Use appliances only with speciﬁ cally designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and ﬁ re.

18. 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 burns or a ﬁ re.

19. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ﬂ ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

20. Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modiﬁ ed. Damaged or modiﬁ ed batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in ﬁ re, explosion or risk of injury.

21. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to ﬁ re or excessive temperature. Exposure to ﬁ re or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.

22. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range speciﬁ ed in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the speciﬁ ed range

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may damage the battery and increase the risk of ﬁ re.

23. Have servicing performed by a qualiﬁ ed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.

24. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Household use only.

2. Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout

1. Handle

2. On/Oﬀ switch

3. Head

4. Filter cage

5. Safety ﬂ oat valve

6. Locking hook

7. Tank

8. Suction hose connection

9. Blow connector

10. Flexible suction hose

11. 3-piece suction tube

12. Combination nozzle

13. Castors

14. Dirt bag

15. Foam ﬁ lter

16. Crevice nozzle

17. Adapter

18. Pleated ﬁ lter with cover

19. Battery cover

20. Pushlock button

21. Suction hose holder

22. Upholstery nozzle

23. Chain

24. Tool adapter

25. Battery capacity indicator

26. Battery capacity indicator button

2.2 Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as speciﬁ ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the store where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 work days after purchasing the article and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase.

Open the packaging and take out the

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equipment with care.

Remove the packaging material and any

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packaging and/or transportation braces (if present). Check to see if all the items are supplied.

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Inspect the equipment and accessories for

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transport damage. If possible, keep the packaging until the end

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of the guarantee period.

Danger! The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, plastic sheets and small parts. There is a risk of choking and suﬀ ocating!

Flexible suction hose

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3-piece suction tube

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Combination nozzle

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4x wheels

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Dirt bag

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Foam filter

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Crevice nozzle

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Adapter

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Pleated filter with cover

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Upholstery nozzle

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Tool adapter

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Original operating instructions

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Safety information

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The equipment comes with a chain (23) on the tank bottom. The chain helps to prevent static charging during use.

Separately available accessories

18V 1.5Ah P-X-C lithium-ion battery 18V 2.0Ah P-X-C lithium-ion battery 18V 2.6Ah P-X-C Plus lithium-ion battery 18V 3.0Ah P-X-C lithium-ion battery 18V 4.0Ah P-X-C lithium-ion battery 18V 5.2Ah P-X-C Plus lithium-ion battery 18V P-X-C charger

Explore battery + charger options at einhellUSA.com

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3. Intended use

The cordless wet/dry vacuum is designed for wet and dry vacuuming using the appropriate ﬁ lter. The equipment is not suitable for the vacuuming of combustible, explosive or harmful substances.

The equipment is allowed to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind resulting from such misuse.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

4. Technical data

Motor power supply: ............................18 V

Air ﬂ ow: ................................53 cfm (1.5 m³/min)

Vacuum pressure max.: .............................. 8 kPa

Vacuum hose length: ....................... 4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Tank capacity: .................................4.8 gal (18 l )

Weight: .........................................7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)

5. Before starting the equipment

5.1 Assembling the equipment

Fitting the head (Fig. 1,3,4)

The equipment head (3) is fastened to the tank (7) by the locking hook (6). To remove the equipment head (3), open the locking hook (6) and take oﬀ the equipment head (3). When ﬁ tting the equipment head (3), make sure that the locking hook (6) locks into place correctly.

Fitting the castors (Fig. 5)

Fit the castors (13) into the appropriate mountings on the underside of the tank (7).

5.2 Fitting the ﬁ lters

Important!

Never use the wet/dry vacuum without a ﬁ lter. Always ensure that the ﬁ lters are securely seated.

Fitting the foam ﬁ lter (Fig. 6/Item 15)

For wet-vacuuming, slip the supplied foamed plastic ﬁ lter (15) over the ﬁ lter basket (Figs. 3/4).

Fitting the pleated ﬁ lter (Fig. 7)

For dry-vacuuming, slip the pleated ﬁ lter (Fig. 18) onto the ﬁ lter basket (Fig. 3/Item 4). The pleated ﬁ lter is suitable for dry-vacuuming only.

Fitting the dirt bag (Fig. 9/Item 14)

For vacuuming ﬁ ne, dry dirt it is recommended that you ﬁ t the dirt bag (Fig. 2/Item 14). Slip the dirt bag (14) over the vacuuming hole. The dirt bag (14) is suitable for dry-vacuuming only. The dirt bag makes it easier to dispose of the suckedin dust.

5.3 Fitting the suction hose (Fig. 3, 10, 11)

Connect the suction hose (10) to the corresponding connector on the wet/dry vacuum, depending on the application required.

Vacuuming

Connect the suction hose (10) to the suction hose connector (8).

Blowing

Connect the suction hose (10) to the blow connector (9).

To extend the suction hose (10) you can attach one or more of the elements which make up the 3-part suction tube (11) to the suction hose (10). The adapter (17) must be inserted between the suction tube (11) and the combination nozzle (12) or crevice nozzle (16).

5.4 Suction nozzles Combination nozzle (Fig. 2)

The dual-purpose nozzle (12) is for vacuuming solids and liquids over medium to large areas.

Crevice nozzle (Fig. 2)

The crevice nozzle (16) is designed for vacuuming solids and liquids in corners, edges and other areas that are diﬃ cult to access.

Upholstery nozzle (Fig. 2)

The upholstery nozzle (22) is specially designed for vacuuming solids on upholstery and carpets.

Fitting the tool adapter

You can use the supplied tool adapter (Fig. 2/ Item 24) to connect the suction hose (10) to the tool. To do so, ﬁ t it between the suction hose and the extractor port on the tool. Check that the connections are secure and air-tight.

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Fitting the battery (Fig. 8)

Open the battery cover (Fig. 8/Item 19). To do so, ﬂ ip the cover up as shown in Fig. 8. Then slot the two batteries into the mount and push them forward until you hear the batteries engage.

6. Operation

6.1 On/Oﬀ switch (Fig. 1/Item 2)

Switch position 0: Oﬀ Switch position I: On

6.2 Dry vacuuming

Use the dirt bag (14) and the additional ﬁ lter (18) for dry vacuuming (see point 5.2). Always ensure that the ﬁ lters are securely seated.

6.3 Wet vacuuming

For wet-vacuuming, use the foam ﬁ lter (15) (see point 5.2). Check that the ﬁ lter is securely seated at all times.

When wet-vacuuming, the ﬂ oating safety switch (Fig. 3/Item 5) closes when the maximum tank level is reached. At the same time, the suction noise of the equipment will change and become louder. You must then switch oﬀ the equipment and empty the tank.

Danger!

The wet/dry vacuum is not suitable for the vacuuming of combustible liquids. For wet vacuuming, use only the supplied foam ﬁ lter.

6.4 Blowing

Connect the suction hose (10) to the blow connector (9) on the wet/dry vacuum.

6.5 Charging the Li battery pack

The corresponding instructions can be found in the original operating instructions for your charger.

6.6 Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 3 / item 2)

Press the battery capacity indicator switch (a). The battery capacity indicator (2) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs.

All 3 LEDs lit:

The battery is fully charged.

2 or 1 LED(s) lit:

The battery has an adequate remaining charge.

1 LED ﬂ ashing:

The battery is empty, recharge the battery.

All LEDs ﬂ ashing:

The battery pack has been deep-discharged and is defective. Do not re-use or charge a defective battery pack.

7. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering spare parts

HAZARD!

Always pull out the battery pack before starting any cleaning work.

7.1 Cleaning

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the

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motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. We recommend cleaning the equipment

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immediately each time after use.

7.2 Cleaning the ﬁ lter (Fig. 1/Item 3)

Clean the equipment regularly with a damp cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may be aggressive to the plastic parts in the equipment.

7.3 Cleaning the tank (Fig. 1/Item 7)

The tank can be cleaned with a damp cloth and some soft soap or under running water, depending on the amount of dirt.

7.4 Cleaning the ﬁ lters

Cleaning the pleated ﬁ lter (Fig. 2/Item 18) Clean the pleated ﬁ lter (18) regularly by carefully patting it and cleaning it with a ﬁ ne brush or hand brush.

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Cleaning the foam ﬁ lter (Fig. 2/Item 15)

Clean the foam ﬁ lter (15) with a little soft soap under running water and allow it to air-dry.

7.5 Maintenance

At regular intervals and before each use, check that the ﬁ lters in the wet/dry vacuum are securely ﬁ tted.

7.6 Ordering replacement parts: Service

1. If your power tool requires service, contact an authorized Einhell USA dealer or call the Einhell USA customer service center at 1-866-EINHELL (1-866-346-4355). Only identical

replacement parts should be utilized for repairs. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

2. If the battery charger cable is damaged, it

must be immediately replaced to avoid a hazard. Contact the Einhell USA® customer

service center at 1-866-EINHELL (1-866-346-4355) for assistance.

8. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council oﬃ ces.

The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying the products is strictly subject to the express consent of iSC GmbH.

Subject to technical changes

9. Storage

Store the equipment and its accessories out of children‘s reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 41°F and 86°F (5°C and 30°C). Keep the electric tool in its original packaging.

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