Vacmaster VSD1801 User manual

Use & Care Guide

18V 2-in-1 Cordless Stick Vacuum

MODEL NO. VSD1801

www.vacmaster.com

Cleva North America, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29607

[phone]

Made in China

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

Important Safety Instructions................................................................................................................3-5

Warranty…………....................................................................................................................................6

Technical Data

Getting To Know Your Vacuum................................................................................................................7

General Assembly Instructions............................................................................................................8-11

Operating Instructions....................................................................................................................... 11-13

Maintaining Your Vacuum................................................................................................................ 14-17

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................18-19

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Thank you for purchasing this Vacmaster® vacuum cleaner. With it you are
obtaining a high quality product that is engineered for optimal performance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and understand this manual before use.
Keep this manual and your sales check (receipt) in a safe place for future
reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re

and/or serious injury.

WARNING - To

• 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, pets or plants.

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

• Do not charge if charging adapter is damaged. 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 the charging adapter 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 charging 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 ow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings

and moving parts.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• 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 smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without dust cup or lter in place.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the product does not operate before
connecting to hand vacuum, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the

appliance with your nger on the switch invites accidents.

reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury:

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• Recharge only with the charger specied 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.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact.

If contact accidentally occurs, ush affected area with water. If liquid contacts

eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.

• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modied. Damaged
or modied batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re,

explosion or risk of injury.

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

• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance

outside of the temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside of the specied range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of re.

• Have servicing performed by a qualied repair person using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.

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

• Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting any
accessories.

• Do not charge the unit outdoors.

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

can explode in a re.

• For Household Use Only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

Any changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

NOTE:

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 the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

Product Disposal

This product contains an internal Lithium-ion battery pack formulated from
environmentally sensitive materials. This product must be disposed of properly
with due care for the environment. Do not dispose of product with household
garbage. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available
recycling or disposal options.

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WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale, this product is warranted against defects
in material or workmanship when it is assembled, operated and maintained
according to all supplied instructions.

WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will be replaced free of charge.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web page:
www.vacmaster.com or call [phone].

• This warranty does not cover lters, which are expendable parts that

can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.

• This warranty is void if this product is ever used for other than private
household purposes.

• This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

TECHNICAL DATA

Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Voltage: 18VDC
Battery Charger:
Model: YLS0241A-T210050
Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.8A
Output: 21.0V 500mA

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VACUUM

Hand Vacuum Handle

Filter Basket

Dust Cup

Dust Cup Release Button

Hand Vacuum On/Off Button

LED Headlights

Motorized Brush Powerhead

Handle

Power Button

Filter

Speed Control Button

Folding Handle Button

Hand Vacuum Release Button

Hand Vacuum

Nozzle Release Button

Combination Tool Storage

Charging Base

Charging Adapter

2-In-1 Combination Tool

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Item Part No.

Filter 561042108

Charging base 561042109
Combination Tool 561042111
Charging Adapter 561005107

Filter Basket 561042107

Brushroll 561042104

Available online at www.vacmaster.com or call [phone].

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly Instructions

1. Unfold the vacuum folding handle.
Put the vacuum folding handle upward, until there is a click from the folding
handle button.

Click

2. Fit the end of the main body onto the neck of the motorized powerhead and
click into place.

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3. Insert the hand vacuum into the slot on the bottom of main body, then press
the handle into locked slot and click into place.

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4. Insert the top of the charging base into the bottom of the charging base and
lock into place.

5. Insert the charging connector into the charging port on the side of charging
base.

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6. Plug the adapter into a wall outlet.

Note:

Use only the charger supplied with your cleaner to recharge.

7. Insert the 2-in-1 combination tool into the slot on the charging base for
convenient storage.

Charging Instructions

1. Before charging, make sure the cordless vacuum is turned OFF. With the
hand vacuum installed in the stick vacuum, insert the vacuum cleaner onto
the charger base as shown. Make sure the charging adapter is plugged into
an outlet.

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2. The Hand vacuum on/off button will show the progress of the charge. While the

vacuum is being charged, the battery charge indicator will be ashing. Once

fully charged, the indicator will be off.

On/Off Button & Battery Indicator

Battery indicator Status

Flashing light Charging

No light Fully charged

3. For improved battery performance, keep the vacuum cleaner on the charging
base while not in use. Do not start the vacuum cleaner while it is on the
charging base.

Caution

: To optimize the battery longevity, charge the vacuum cleaner for

at least 5 hours before using for the rst time.

Never charge the batteries in temperatures above 98.6°F (37°C) or below

32°F (0°C). It is normal for the charger to become warm when charging.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Using Your Vacuum Cleaner

When vacuum cleaner is fully charged, lift it off the charging base.

1. To start the vacuum, press the power button. The vacuum automatically starts
in the HIGH speed position.

Power Button

Speed Control Button

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2. To switch the speed to LOW, press the speed control button. Press the

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2

speed control button again to switch back to HIGH speed.

3. To stop the vacuum, press the power button.

Using Your Hand Vacuum

1. To remove the hand vacuum, press the hand vacuum button and detach from
the main body.

Hand vacuum release button

Hand vacuum

2. To turn on, press the power button located on the handle.

3. To clean areas that are difcult to reach, use the 2-in-1 combination tool by

inserting one end of the tool into the hand vacuum.

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4. The combination tool can be used as a crevice tool or dusting brush. To
transition from crevice to dusting brush, depress the latch on the tool and slide
the part to the top of the tool.

Storing Your Vacuum

1. Fold handle by pressing handle release button and pulling handle backward.

2. To operate vacuum, unfold the handle by moving it upward until you hear a
click.

CAUTION

Moving parts! To reduce the risk of personal injury, DO NOT touch the brush
roll when vacuum is on. Contacting the brush roll while it is rotating can cut

or cause other injuries. Always turn off before servicing. Use caution when
operating near children.

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MAINTAINING YOUR VACUUM

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of shock, remove vacuum cleaner from the charging base,
and turn off before performing any service or maintenance.

Emptying the Dust Container & Cleaning the Filter

1. Remove the hand vacuum from the main body by pressing the hand vacuum
release button.

2. Hold the unit over a trash bin and use one hand to press the two dust cup
release buttons to separate the dust cup from the hand vacuum body.

3. Remove the lter basket from the dust cup. Empty the contents of the dust cup

into a trash bin.

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Hand vacuum release button

2

Hand vacuum

Filter Basket

Dust Cup Release Buttons

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4. Remove the lter from the lter basket. Clean the accumulated debris from the

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lter basket and the lters.

5. After repeated use, it may be necessary to wash the lter basket and lter,

Hand wash in lukewarm water. After washing, set aside and allow to air dry for
24 hours.

24hrs

IMPORTANT:

Filter

Filter Basket

The lter and the lter basket must be completely dry before reuse.

6. Insert the clean and dry lter into the basket. Fit the basket into the dust cup and

reconnect the dust cup to the hand vacuum.

WARNING

Do not operate vacuum cleaner without lter installed.

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Cleaning the Motorized Powerhead & Blockages

The brush roll may accumulate debris such as strings, hair and bers. This type of

debris can wrap around the brush and diminish its ability to clean effectively.

To Remove Brush Roll for Manual Cleaning:

1. Make sure the vacuum cleaner is turned OFF then remove the hand vacuum
and set aside.

2. Turn the unit over to access the brush roll. As shown below,push and slide the
tab to the right to unlock, then lift the brush roll out of housing. Clean off debris
and anything wrapped around the brush. Use a pair of scissors to remove
threads, etc.

3. Place the brush roll back into the housing by aligning the hexagon end to the

powerhead rst, then inserting the other end correctly into place and lock the

tab.

To Remove Powerhead Blockages:

1. To clean out the powerhead, press the two nozzle release buttons, and pull

the powerhead away from the main vacuum body.

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Nozzle Release Button

TROUBLESHOOTING

2. Carefully remove any debris or blockage from the inside of the powerhead.

3. Reattach the powerhead onto the vacuum body.

Note:

remove a blockage from the powerhead as these may damage the powerhead.

Do not damage pins; do not use scissors or other sharp objects to

Pins

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TROUBLESHOOTING

on the hand vacuum, main

Should you have any problem(s) with your vacuum cleaner, review the table
below for solutions to minor performance issues.

WARNING

Disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance to the vacuum
cleaner. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Battery may be depleted. Charge the battery as instructed.

Vacuum will not

power on.

Battery charge

indicator does

not illuminate.

Wrong charger being

used.

Hand vacuum is

not installed properly.

Charging connector is

not fully plugged into the

charging base.

Charging plug is not

fully plugged into outlet.

Charging adapter is not

plugged in.

Debris accumulated on

the metal charge contacts

body and charging

adapter.

The electrical outlet is out

of power.

Be sure to use only the charger supplied with

your product.

Remove hand vacuum and reattach ensuring

that it is securely in place.

Be sure the charging connector is fully

inserted in the charging base.

Be sure charging plug is fully plugged into

outlet.

Be sure the charging adapter is plugged in

properly to the outlet and to the charging port

on the bottom of the charging adapter.

Be sure no debris is accumulated on the

metal charger contacts on the hand vacuum,

main body and charging adapter.

Ensure that the outlet is supplying power to

the charger.

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Brush roll is jammed. Remove obstruction. Follow instructions.

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Vacuum turns off

Motorized brush

not turning.

Vacuum not

picking up or

suction power is

weak.

Dust escapes

from vacuum.

Brush roll needs to be

reset.

Brush roll is not

installed well.

Dust cup is full. Empty dust cup.

Filter needs cleaning. Follow lter cleaning instructions.

Filter needs to be

replaced.

Battery may be depleted. Charge the battery as instructed.

Dust cup is not installed

well.

Filter is missing or

installed incorrectly.

Filter is damaged and

needs to be replaced.

Dust cup installed

incorrectly.

Battery may be depleted. Charge the battery as instructed.

Turn the unit off and remove the obstruction,

then turn back on.

Remove brush roll and reinstall following

instructions.

call [phone].

Check dust cup for correct installation and

ensure it is snapped rmly in place.

Check lter for correct installation.

call [phone].

Position dust cup correctly and snap rmly

into place.

on its own.

Brush roll is jammed

causing motor protection

system activated.

While off, remove obstruction and then turn

unit on.

For further questions, call our support team at [phone].

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