Hercules HC021B Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions Download Page 6

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USER-MAINTENANCE 

AND STORAGE

  Procedures not specifically explained 

in this manual must be performed 
only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM 
ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: 
Turn the Power Switch of the appliance off 
and remove Battery Pack before performing 
any procedure in this section.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY 
FROM APPLIANCE FAILURE: 
Do not use damaged equipment.  
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have 
the problem corrected before further use.

Cleaning, Maintenance, 

and Lubrication

1. 

BEFORE EACH USE,

 inspect the 

general condition of the appliance.  Check for:
•  leaking, swollen, or cracked battery pack 
•  loose hardware, 
•  misalignment or binding of moving parts, 
•  cracked or broken parts, 
•  clogged ventilation holes,
•  dirty filter,
•  damaged electrical wiring, and 
•  any other condition that may 

affect its safe operation.

2. 

AFTER USE,

 wipe external surfaces of the appliance 

with clean cloth, empty and clean Tank, dry Tank,  
clean Filter, then store the appliance indoors 
out of children’s reach.  Store in an indoor 
dry area out of reach of children. 

3.  All parts are permanently lubricated.  

Do not use additional lubrication.

4. 

Li-Ion BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR 
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

   

Do not short, incinerate or open battery.

Cleaning Filter

To ensure proper operation, clean the Filter after 
every use.  Torn Filter should be replaced:

1.  Turn vacuum over, press 

Tank Release Button and remove Tank.

2.  Remove Filter.  
3.  For dry vacuuming:

a.  Tap or shake Filter into a waste can.
b.  If needed, flush with plain water.  

Allow the Filter 

to dry for at least 24 hours before replacing.

4.  For wet vacuuming, if needed, flush with 

plain water.  

Allow the Filter to dry for 

at least 24 hours before replacing.

WARNING! Installing a wet Filter 
will increase the risk of electric shock 
and may damage the vacuum.

5.  Replace Filter and Tank.  

NOTICE:

  TANK MUST BE SECURELY CLOSED 

OR VACUUM WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Causes

Likely Solutions

Tool will not start.

1.  Battery Pack not properly 

connected. 

2.  Battery Pack not 

properly charged.

3.  Battery Pack burnt-out. 

4.  Internal damage or wear.  (Motor 

or Switch, for example.)

1.  Remove Battery Pack to make sure there 

are no obstructions and the battery contacts 
are clean.  Reinsert the Battery Pack.

2.  Charge Battery. 

3.  Dispose of old Battery Pack 

properly or recycle.  Replace Battery Pack.

4.  Have technician service tool.

Low suction.

1.  Dirty Filter.
2.  Hose clogged.
3.  Low charge on Battery Pack.

1.  Clean Filter.
2.  Remove Hose, remove obstruction, replace Hose.
3.  Recharge Battery Pack.

Overheats.

1.  Blocked Motor Housing vents. 

2.  Dirty Filter.

1.  Using a dry clean cloth, wipe 

Motor Housing vents clean.

2.  Clean Filter.

  Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.   

Disconnect Battery Pack before service.

Summary of Contents for HC021B

Page 1: ...must read and understand Owner s Manual SAVE THIS MANUAL When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as poss...

Page 2: ...alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating appliances may result in serious personal injury 18 Maintain labels and nameplates on the appliance These carry important safety informat...

Page 3: ...obstruct vents under the Charger Place the Charger on a stable solid nonflammable surface such as a stable metal workbench or concrete floor at least 1 foot away from all flammable objects such as dra...

Page 4: ...Li ion sold separately Tank Capacity 1 2 Gallon Warning Symbols and Definitions This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages th...

Page 5: ...take NOTICE TANK MUST BE SECURELY CLOSED OR VACUUM WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY Air Intake 3 Turn Power Switch ON 4 WHEN WET VACUUMING CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK Dry your hands and fee...

Page 6: ...sure proper operation clean the Filter after every use Torn Filter should be replaced 1 Turn vacuum over press Tank Release Button and remove Tank 2 Remove Filter 3 For dry vacuuming a Tap or shake Fi...

Page 7: ...SSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER R...

Page 8: ...cilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent sp...

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