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Safety Rules and Operating Instructions • Operation before first use of this product. • Maintenance • Parts List Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 983000-190 2-03...
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• Warranty ..................................• Introduction ..................................• General Safety Rules ..............................• Specific Safety Rules ..............................• Symbols ..................................• Features ..................................• Operation ..................................• Maintenance ................................9-10 • Exploded View and Repair Parts List ........................... • Customer Service Information ............................FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON rRRFTSMRN CORDLESS HAND VAC...
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TOOLUSE AND CARE WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed • Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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• Donot handle charger o r Hand Vac with wet hands. of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. • Hand Vac is for dry pick up only. A guard or other part that is damaged should be •...
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• A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere serious personal injury, properly dispose of a rating of charger as specified below: damaged battery. Cord Length (Feet) 25' 100' •...
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Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
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KNOW YOUR HAND VAC Note: Accessories can be purchased at your nearest Sears Retail Store. See Figure 1. SWITCH Before attempting to use your hand vac, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety Your hand vac is equipped with an ON/OFF switch located requirements.
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Note: This situation only occurs when continuous use of WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety your hand vac causes the batteries to become hot. It does glasses with side shields when operating tools. not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARG- Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown ING BATTERIES"...
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Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage WARNING: When servicing, use only identical tool as well as workpiece. Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. Only the parts shown on parts list, page 11, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
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BATTERIES • Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures above or below normal room The batteries for your hand vac are nickel-cadmium temperature will shorten battery life. rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each • Never store batteries in a discharged condition. charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
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CRAFTSMAN 6 VOLT CORDLESS HAND VAC MODEL HO. 315.177520 The model number will be found on a plate att;:ched to the motor housing, Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your CORDLESS HAND VAC or when ordering repair pads.
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