Stanley STHV215BW Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CORDLESS HANDHELD WET/DRY VACUUM

CATALOG NUMBER

STHV215BW

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or mod er ate injury.

NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING: Read all safety

warnings and all instructions. Failure to

follow the warnings and instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.

WARNING: Some household dust

contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm such as asbestos
and lead in lead based paint.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

fire, electrical shock or injury:

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of

electric shock – Do not use outdoors or
on wet surfaces.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

•

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.

• 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.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle charger, including charger

plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.

• 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 flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or
use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.

• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters
in place.

• Do not charge the unit outdoors.

• Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to recharge.

• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it
is severely damaged. The batteries can

explode in a fire.

• This appliance is intended for household
use only and not for commercial or
industrial use.

• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk
of electrical shock, do not put unit or
charging base in water or other liquid.

• Do not allow the cord to hang over the
edge of a table or counter or touch hot
surfaces. The unit should be placed or
mounted away from sinks and hot surfaces.

• Plug the charger directly into an electrical
outlet.

• Use the charger only in a standard
electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).

• Unplug the charger from outlet before
any routine cleaning or maintenance.

•

Do not look into the air vents when the unit
is switched on, as sometimes
there is a possibility of small debris being
discharged from the air vents, especially
after cleaning / replacement of the filters
as debris inside the unit can be disturbed.

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• This product includes rechargeable
lithium-ion batteries. Do not incinerate
batteries as they will explode at high
temperatures.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

a) 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 finger on the switch
or energizing appliance that have the
switch on invites accidents.

b) Recharge only with the charger

specified by the manufacturer. A

charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.

c) Under abusive conditions, liquid may

be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, additionally seek medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may
cause irritation or burns.

d) Do not use a battery pack or appliance

that is damaged or modified. Damaged

or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.

e) Do not expose a battery pack or

appliance to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or

temperature above 266°F (130°C) may
cause explosion.

f) H

ave servicing performed by a qualified

repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that

the safety of the product is maintained.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify

or repair the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Symbols

• The label on your tool may include the

following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:

V .............................. volts

A .................................. amperes

Hz ................................hertz

W .................................watts

min .............................minutes

or AC ................ alternating current

or DC .......... direct current

n

o ............................... no load speed

.............................. class I construction

(grounded)

...............................earthing terminal

.............................safety alert symbol

.............................. class II construction

(double insulated)
.../min or rpm. revolutions or reciprocation
per minute

Wh ..............................watt hours

FUCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. On/Off Switch

2. Dust Bin Release Button

3. Dust Bin

4. Charger

5. Charging Bracket

6. Wet/Dry Filter

7. Wet/Dry Foam Insert

8. Squeegee Tool Adapter

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Wall Mounting - Figure A

The product can be attached to a wall to
provide a convenient storage and charging
point for the appliance. When mounting to
a wall, make sure the mounting method is
suitable for the wall type and is appropriate
to the weight of the appliance.

• Mark the location of the charger bracket
(5) screw holes on the wall (within reach
of an electrical outlet for charging the
vacuum while it is on the wall bracket).

• Fix the mounting bracket to the wall using
appropriate screws

and plugs for the type

of wall, and weight of the appliance.

•

Hang the appliance by placing the

opening of the vacuum base over the
hooks in the wall mount charging bracket.

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Assembly Accessories - Figure B
Fitting

•

Insert the appropriate accessory into the

front of the appliance as show in Figure B.

•

Make sure the accessory is fully pushed in.

B

Charging the battery

WARNING: For use only with the

supplied charger.

• Before first use, the battery must be
charged for at least 10 hours.

• Place the appliance on the charging
bracket whenever it is not in use.

WARNING: Before charging, be

sure to empty all contents and dry
thoroughly if needed to avoid damage to
your appliance.

• Make sure the appliance is switched off.

• Place the appliance on the charging
bracket (5).

• Plug in the charger.

• Leave the appliance to charge for at least
9 hours.

NOTE: While charging, the charger may
become warm. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem. The appliance can be
left connected to the charger indefinitely.

WARNING: Do not charge the

battery at ambient temperatures below 50
°F or above 104 °F.

Switching On - Figure C

• To switch the appliance on, depress
the on/off button (1). Once the button is
released the vacuum will turn off.

C

Dry pick up

• For everyday spills of dry material.

• Do not fill the dirt bin (3) beyond the end
of the intake chute.

Wet and dry pick up

• For everyday spills of dry material, use

your appliance without the squeegee
accessory.

CAUTION: Your product is designed

for light spills only.

• This vacuum can also be used to pick up

everyday liquid spills. Use the squeegee
accessory on non-absorbent, hard
surfaces. On absorbent surfaces, such
as carpet, your appliance will pick up wet
spills better without the accessory.

• For best performance on hard surface

wet pickups, insert squeegee into the bin
nozzle opening.

•

For best results when using this
accessory, hold the appliance at an angle
of 45° and pull it slowly towards you.

• Do not fill the bin beyond the end of the

intake chute. If there is any liquid in the
bin, do not turn the unit upside down,
sideways, point the nozzle upward, or
shake the vac excessively.

• After picking up liquid substances clean

the vac and filter immediately. Mold and
mildew may form if the unit is not properly
cleaned after wet pickups.

• If charging in a vertical position, be sure

to empty all liquid contents to avoid
damage to your appliance.

Optimizing the suction force

In order to keep the suction force optimised,
the filters must be cleared regularly during use.

EMPTYING AND CLEANING
THE PRODUCT

Removing the dirt bin and filters ­Figures D & E

WARNING: The filters are reusable

and should be cleaned regularly.

• Press the bin release button (2) and pull
the dirt bin (3) straight off as shown in

Figure D.

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•

While holding the dirt bin over a trash

receptacle or sink, pull out the filters (6) to
empty the contents as shown in Figure E.

• To replace the dirt bin, push it back onto
the handle until it clicks firmly into place.

WARNING:

Never use the appliance
without the filters. Optimum dust collection
will only be achieved with clean filters.

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Cleaning the dirt bin and filter

• The dirt bin and filter can be washed in

warm soapy water.

• Make sure the filter and the dirt bin are dry

before refitting.

Replacing the filters

The filters should be replaced every 6 to 9
months and whenever worn or damaged.
Replacement filters are available from your
STANLEY dealer.

MAINTENANCE

Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean
the vac. Never let any liquid get inside the vac;
never immerse any part of the vac into a liquid.

WARNING:

Make sure the vacuum

is completely dry before using it.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY

and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment (other than those listed
in this manual) should be performed
by authorized service centers or other
qualified service organizations, always
using identical replacement parts.

The RBRC™ Seal

The RBRC® (Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corp oration)
Seal on the lithium-ion batteries
(or battery packs) indicates
that the costs to recycle these batteries
(or battery packs) at the end of their
useful life have already been paid by
STANLEY. In some areas, it is illegal to
place spent lithium-ion batteries in the
trash or municipal solid waste stream and
the Call 2 Recycle® program provides an
environmentally conscious alternative.

Call 2 Recycle, Inc., in cooperation with
STANLEY and other battery users, has
established the program in the United States
and Canada to facilitate the collection of
spent lithium-ion batteries. Help protect our
environment and conserve natural resources
by returning the spent nickel cadmium,
nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries
to an authorized STANLEY service center or
to your local retailer for recycling. You may
also contact your local recycling center for
information on where to drop off the spent
battery. RBRC® is a registered trademark of
Call 2 Recycle, Inc.

Accessories

Recommended accessories for use with
your appliance are available from your local
dealer or authorized service center. If you
need assistance regarding accessories,
please call: 1-800-262-2161.

WARNING: The use of any

accessory not recommended for use with
this appliance could be hazardous.

SERVICE INFORMATION

To find your local service location, call:

1-800-262-2161 or visit
www.stanleytools.com

This device is CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB­3(B) compliant.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules and Industry Canada License­exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct

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the interference by one or more of the
following measures: Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and adaptor.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
adaptor is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority
to operate the device. This Class B digital
apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this
radio transmitter may only operate using
an antenna of a type and maximum (or
lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that
the equivalent isotropically radiated power
(e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication.
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada
RF radiation exposure limits for general
population, the antenna used for this
device must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

STANLEY warrants this product to the original
purchaser for a period of (2) years against
deficiencies in material and workmanship.
This LIMITED WARRANTY does not cover
products that are improperly used, abused,
altered or repaired. Deficient products will
be replaced or repaired. Please call 866­786-5924 for more information or return
instructions. Unless otherwise noted,
STANLEY will repair without cost, any
STANLEY product found to be defective,
including parts and labor charges, or at
STANLEY’S option, will replace such tools or
refund the purchase price, less a reasonable
amount for deprecation, in exchange for the
defective tool.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts or
the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so these
limitations may not apply to you. This
LIMITED WARRANTY gives you specific
legal rights that may vary from state to
state.

Imported by

STANLEY

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.