Ryobi VC180 User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TUFF SUCKER™
18 Volt Cordless Hand Vac
Model No. VC180
For Wet and Dry Vacuuming
Your new TUFF SUCKER™ wet / dry vac has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION:
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your hand vac properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi TUFF SUCKER™ wet / dry hand vac.
Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new hand vac.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
■ Table of Contents / Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 2
■ Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 2-4
■ Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
■ Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
■ Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 7-10
■ Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
■ Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
■ Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................... 12
INTRODUCTION
The TUFF SUCKER™ wet / dry vac is an 18-volt hand vacuum that allows for easy clean up. For your convenience,
this new hand vac can be used for dry and wet vacuuming. Your hand vac comes with a removable battery pack and
charger to keep the hand vac charged and ready to use.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation,
and instructing others who may use this tool.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Electric Shock could occur if charged outdoors or on
wet surfaces.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions before using.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
■ 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 indoor use only and can
be used for wet pick-up.
■ Use this hand vac ONLY for its intended use as de-
scribed in this manual. Use only the attachments recommended in this manual.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If
hand vac is not working properly, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return
to your nearest Ryobi Authorized 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.
■ Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. Plug charger directly into electrical outlet.
■ Do not handle charger or hand vac with wet hands.
■ Do not use hand vac outdoors.
■ 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.
■ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the
body away from openings and moving parts.
■ Keep exhaust away from face, eyes, and hair during
use.
■ NEVER vacuum materials such as hot coals, ciga-
rette butts, matches, etc.
■ Do not use without dust bowl and filter in place.
■ Turn off all controls before unplugging from or plug-
ging into an electrical outlet for charging.
■ Use extra care when using on stairs.
■ Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liq-
uids such as gasoline or use in areas where such
liquids may be present.
■ Do not use to pick up hard objects such as nails,
screws, coins, etc. Damage or injury could result.
■ This hand vac does not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet, therefore it is 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 NEAR FIRE OR HEAT.
The batteries inside the hand vac may explode.
■ DO NOT CHARGE HAND VAC IN A DAMP OR WET
LOCATION. Do not use charger outdoors.
■ Your hand vac should be charged in a location where
the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F.
■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and
water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar.
If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean
water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a
fire.
■ A battery operated tool with integral batteries or
a separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of fire when used with another battery. Use battery only with charger listed.
BATTERY 1322401 or 130224007
CHARGER 1423701
■ Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack
listed.
WARNING:
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the
presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never
use any cordless product in the presence of open
flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and
chemical. If exposed, flush with water immediately.
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 replacement 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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use indoors
only.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid
serious personal injury, properly dispose of a
damaged battery.
■ Save these instructions. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for your
cordless hand vac and charger. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
■ Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, and product using battery charger.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-cadmium
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
■ Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
■ Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Follow-
ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire,
or serious personal injury.
■ To reduce risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. Following this rule will re-
duce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
■ An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those of plug on
charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage
■ Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a
qualified serviceman. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
■ Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
■ Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
■ Do not use charger outdoors. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
■ Disconnect charger from power supply when not
in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
DANGER:
Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated
portion of output connector or uninsulated battery
terminal.
■ 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. Following this rule will re-
duce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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