Milwaukee M18 0880-20 Operator's Manual
Cat. No. / No de cat.
0880-20
M18™ 2 GALLON WET/DRY VACUUM
ASPIRATEUR DE DÉTRITUS SECS ET DE LIQUIDES DE 7,5 L
(2 GAL) M18™
ASPIRADORA PARA SUPERFICIES HÚMEDAS/SECAS DE 7,5 L
(2 GALONES) M18™
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
AVERTISSEMENT An de réduire le risque de blessures, l'utilisateur doit lire et bien
comprendre le manuel.
ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual.
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WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• Vacuums have motors and other parts that can
produce sparks during normal use. Do not use
within 30 feet of areas where explosive materials
may be present (such as gasoline pumps and places
where liquids like paint thinners, cleaners, solvents,
etc. are stored).
• Do not use in the presence of explosive dust,
liquids or vapors.
• Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are
used.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use extra care when using on stairs.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Wear electrically insulated footwear, such as
rubber boots, when vacuuming wet material.
• Do not handle battery pack or vacuum with wet
hands.
• Store indoors. Do not expose to rain.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not use vacuum when you are
tired, distracted or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication causing diminished control.
• The operation of a vacuum can result in foreign
objects being blown into eyes, which can result in
eye damage. Always wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields when operating vacuum.
• Wear a face or dust mask when working in dust
situations. Dust particles can harm your lungs.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the o-position before inserting battery pack.
Inserting battery pack in vacuum that has the switch
on invites accidents.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
vacuum in unexpected situations.
• Never stand on vacuum or use as a step stool.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
USE AND CARE
• Do not use without tank and/or lter properly
installed.
• Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smok-
ing such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall
dust without lter in place. These are very ne
particles that may aect the performance of the
motor or be exhausted back into the air.
•This product is suitable for collection of silica
dust when used in accordance with these instructions. To reduce the risk of health hazards
from other vapors or dust, do not vacuum
carcinogenic, toxic or hazardous materials
such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead,
pesticides or other health endangered materials.
•
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 paint
• 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 spe-
cially designed to lter out microscopic particles.
• Use special care when emptying heavily loaded
tanks.
• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank
after each use.
• Do not leave vacuum unattended when battery
pack is installed. Remove battery pack when not
in use and before servicing.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything else that may reduce air ow.
• Maintain vacuum. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may aect the vacuum's
operation. If damaged, have the vacuum repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
BATTERY PACK USE AND CARE
• Use vacuum only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
• Turn o all controls before removing battery pack.
• Before using the battery pack or charger read
the operator’s manuals, and any labels on the
battery pack, charger and vacuum.
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of re when used
with another battery pack.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL VACUUM, BASIC
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. BEFORE USING THE VACUUM, READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL, BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER OPERATOR’S MANUALS,
AND ALL LABELS ON THE VACUUM, BATTERY PACK, AND CHARGER.
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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
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1. Battery compartment latches
2. Motor housing
3. Tank
4. Tank latches (front and back)
5. Accessory storage areas
6. Switch
7. Blower port
8. Vacuum inlet
9. Battery bay
10. Intake port
• 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 re.
• Do not use damaged battery pack or vacuum.
If battery pack or vacuum are not working as
they should, have been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors,or dropped into water, return them to a
service center.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•Before using the vacuum, read this operator’s
manual, your battery pack and charger operator’s manuals, and all labels on the vacuum,
battery pack, and charger.
• Never use vacuum without tank and lter properly
installed.
• Never use water to clean lter. Tap clean or blow
dirt o with compressed air.
• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
READ AND SAVE
ALL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Read operator's manual
Wear eye protection
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UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 0880-20
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
Air Flow .......................................................45 CFM
Suction..................................................... 32 inH2O
Capacity..............................................2 Gal. (7.5 L)
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ......................0°F to 125°F
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OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re
and injury, do not use
to pick up ammable or combustible materials.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields. Empty tank before
use.
Before use, ensure the lter and oat cage are
properly installed. Remove lter before all wet
pick-up operations.
Starting and Stopping Vacuum
To turn on the vacuum, push the switch to the ON
(I) position.
To turn o the vacuum, push the switch to the OFF
(O) position.
Wet Pick-Up Operation
1. Remove ALL dirt and debris found in the tank.
2. Remove the filter. Ensure that the float cage
remains in place.
Float cage
3. Turn on the vacuum and begin pick-up.
4. Turn o the vacuum immediately upon completing
a wet pick-up job or when tank is full and ready to
be emptied.
NOTE: If suction shuts o, turn o the vacuum im-
mediately and empty the tank.
5. Remove the battery pack.
6. Raise the hose to drain any excess liquid into the
tank.
7. Remove motor housing and pour liquid waste into
a suitable drain.
8. Clean the interior of the tank and pick-up accessories periodically, more often when used to pick
up wet, sticky materials. Use warm, soapy water.
Automatic Suction Shut-O
When picking up liquids, an internal oat rises until it
seats itself against a seal at the intake of the motor,
shutting o suction. When this happens, the motor
will develop a higher than normal pitch noise and the
suction is drastically reduced. If this occurs, turn o
the vacuum immediately. Failure to turn o unit after
oat rises and shuts o suction will result in extensive
damage to the motor. To continue use, empty the
liquid waste from the tank.
NOTE: If the vacuum is accidentally tipped over, it
could lose suction. Turn o the vacuum and return
it to an upright position. The oat will return to its
normal position.
Storage
Before storing your vacuum, empty and clean the
tank, lter, and accessories. Remove the battery
pack.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
injury, always remove
the battery pack before removing the tank.
CAUTION
Keep lter clean. Eciency
of the vacuum is largely
dependent on the lter. A dirty lter will reduce
the air ow and overall eciency of the system.
Do not clean with water. Remove from tank and
tap clean or blow o with compressed air.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove battery
pack before changing
or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
Removing/Installing the Filter
Use the lter for dry pickup only.
1. Remove the battery pack. Close and latch the
battery compartment.
2. Release the tank latches and lift o the motor
housing. Place it upside down on a at surface.
3. To remove the lter, turn it 1/2" counter clockwise
and pull it o of the motor housing/oat cage.
4. Empty all debris from the tank.
5. To clean the lter, tap clean or blow dirt o with
compressed air.
NOTE: Never use water to clean lter.
6. To install the lter, slide it over the oat cage. Line
up the lter tabs with the motor housing notches
and turn it 1/2" clockwise to lock in place.
7. Replace the motor housing and secure both
latches.
Pick-Up/Blower
The vacuum can be used for debris pick-up or as a
blower, depending on the port used.
1. For the debris pick-up, insert the large end of the
hose into the intake port of the motor housing,
lining up the tabs on the hose with the notches in
the port. Twist to secure and form a tight t.
2. To use as a blower, insert the large end of hose
into the blower port of the motor housing, lining
up the tabs on the hose with the notches in the
port. Twist to secure and form a tight t.
WARNING
Only use accessories
specifically recom-
mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
Installing/Removing the Accessories
To install the nozzles, hoses or extensions, push
the accessory onto the vacuum inlet.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
injury, always unplug
the charger and remove the battery pack from
the charger or tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool, battery
pack or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service
facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may aect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
personal injury and
damage, never immerse your tool, battery pack
or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to ow inside
them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and
other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline,
turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use ammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only recommended
accessories. Others
may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
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Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
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