Milwaukee M18 WDV Operator's Manual
Cat. No.
M18 WDV
M18™ 7.5 LITRE WET/DRY VACUUM
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
WARNING
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WORK AREA SAFETY
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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
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 tsud ni gnikrow nehw
situations. Dust particles can harm your lungs.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-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.
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of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
USE AND CARE
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installed.
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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
particles that may affect the performance of the
motor or be exhausted back into the air.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic or
other hazardous materials such as asbestos,
arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other
health endangering materials.
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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
• 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,
• Maintain vacuum. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the vacuum's operation. If damaged, have the vacuum
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained tools.
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BATTERY PACK USE AND CARE
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battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
• Turn off 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.
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manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
used with another battery pack.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like paper clips, coins,
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.
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 9 metres (30 ft) 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.
Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE
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service facility for a
replacement.
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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
11. Adaptor
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
• 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
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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 authorised 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.
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SYMBOLOGY
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Direct Current
Read operator's manual
Wear eye protection
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................M18 WDV
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type
................................................. M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
Air Flow.................................1,274 L/min (45 CFM)
Suction.......................................813mm (32") H2O
Capacity.....................................7.5 Litre (2 Gallon)
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature....................-17°C to 51°C
(0°F to 125°F)
Never use vacuum without tank and filter
properly installed.
Never use water to clean filter. Tap clean or
blow dirt off with compressed air.
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can
cause hearing loss.
Regulatory Compliance Mark
(RCM). Product meets applicable
regulatory requirements.
Class III appliance
Ingress Protection............................................IP54
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY
RULES
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
fire, personal injury, and
product damage due to a short circuit, never
immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in fluid
or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or
conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain
industrial chemicals, and bleach or
bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
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