Hercules HC023B Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions Download Page 3

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h. 

Follow all charging instructions and do 
not charge the battery pack or appliance 
outside of the temperature range specified 
in the instructions. 

Charging improperly or at 

temperatures outside of the specified range may 
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

i. 

Have servicing performed by a qualified 
repair person using only identical 
replacement parts. 

This will ensure that 

the safety of the product is maintained.

j. 

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

k. 

  The battery Charger gets hot  

 

during use.  The Charger’s heat can  

 

build up to unsafe levels and  

 

create a fire hazard if it does not 

receive adequate ventilation, due to an electrical 
fault, or if it is used in a hot environment.  Do 
not place the Charger on a flammable surface.  
Do not obstruct any vents on the Charger.  

Especially avoid placing the Charger on 
carpets and rugs; they are not only flammable, 
but they also 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 drapes or 
walls.  Keep a fire extinguisher and a smoke 
detector in the area.  Frequently monitor the 
Charger and Battery Pack while charging.

20. 

Lithium Battery Safety Warnings

LITHIUM BATTERIES STORE 
A LARGE AMOUNT OF ENERGY AND  
WILL VENT FIRE OR EXPLODE 
IF MISTREATED:

a. 

Keep Battery Pack dry.

b. 

DO NOT DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 
TO THE BATTERY PACK:
•  Open,
•  Drop,
•  Short-circuit,
•  Puncture,
•  Incinerate, or
•  Expose to temperatures greater than 265°F.

c.  Charge Battery Pack only according 

to its Charger’s instructions.

d.  Inspect Battery Pack before every use; 

do not use or charge if damaged.

e. 

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

  SAVE THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND 

DEATH FROM 
INCORRECT GROUNDING: 
Check with a qualified electrician if you 

are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly 
grounded.  Do not modify the power cord plug 
provided with the tool.  Never remove the grounding 
prong from the plug.  Do not use the tool if the 
power cord or plug is damaged.  If damaged, have it 
repaired by a service facility before use.  If the plug 
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed 
by a qualified electrician.

Grounded Tools: Tools with 

Three Prong Plugs

3-Prong Plug and Outlet

1.  Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have 

a three wire cord and three prong grounding 
plug.  The plug must be connected to a properly 
grounded outlet.  If the tool should electrically 
malfunction or break down, grounding provides 
a low resistance path to carry electricity away 
from the user, reducing the risk of electric 
shock.  

(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

2.  The grounding prong in the plug is connected 

through the green wire inside the cord to the 
grounding system in the tool.  The green wire 
in the cord must be the only wire connected 
to the tool’s grounding system and must 
never be attached to an electrically “live” 
terminal.  

(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

3.  The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, 

properly installed and grounded in accordance 
with all codes and ordinances.  The plug and outlet 
should look like those in the preceding illustration.   

(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

Summary of Contents for HC023B

Page 1: ... HC023B WARNING To prevent serious injury User 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 possible Reference 56789 Owner s Manual Safety Instructions ...

Page 2: ...the appliance These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 17 People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure 18 The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cann...

Page 3: ... BATTERY PACK Open Drop Short circuit Puncture Incinerate or Expose to temperatures greater than 265 F c Charge Battery Pack only according to its Charger s instructions d Inspect Battery Pack before every use do not use or charge if damaged e Li Ion BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING Check...

Page 4: ...ne extension cord for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Table A 6 If you are using an extension cord outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use 7 Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extensio...

Page 5: ...t related to personal injury SPECIFICATIONS Battery Type Hercules 20V Li ion sold separately Input Power 120VAC 3 2A 60Hz SETUP BEFORE USE Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION Turn the Power Switch of the appliance off...

Page 6: ...6 Release both Latches and lift Motor Housing assembly off of the Tank Empty the Tank Figure A 7 Replace the Motor Housing assembly and close both Latches Clean external surfaces of the tool with clean and dry cloth Store the tool indoors out of children s reach 8 WHEN WET VACUUMING 9 CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK Dry your hands and feet before touching switch Do not continue to us...

Page 7: ...tely 3 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces of the appliance with clean cloth a Use a moist cloth to clean the vacuum cleaner s housing b Use a dry cloth to clean battery contacts 4 Store in an indoor dry area out of reach of children 5 All parts are permanently lubricated Do not use additional lubrication 6 AFTER EACH USE empty and clean the Tank 7 Li Ion BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPE...

Page 8: ... the Battery Pack according to its shape it should only fit one way and press firmly until the Battery Pack locks in place 5 Make sure Tank is securely latched to the Motor Housing assembly 6 Push the On Off switch fully to the On position 7 Make sure the Charger is connected and operating properly Give enough time for Battery Pack to recharge properly 8 Dispose of old Battery Pack properly or rec...

Page 9: ...o long or cord diameter too small 3 Damaged Battery Pack 4 Blocked Motor Housing vents 5 Damaged Motor 1 Clean Filter and Tank 2 Eliminate use of extension cord If an extension cord is needed use one with the proper diameter for its length and load 3 Dispose of old Battery Pack properly or recycle Replace Battery Pack 4 Using a dry clean cloth wipe Motor Housing vents clean 5 Have technician servi...

Page 10: ...RETO PART LIST AND DIAGRAM Parts List Part Description Qty 1 PCBA 1 2 Cable Ties 1 3 Rear Cover Left 1 4 Rear Cover Right 1 5 Switch 1 6 Handle Top 1 7 Handle Bottom 1 8 Crevice tool 1 9 Hose Clamp 1 10 Strain Relief Bushing 1 11 Power Cable 1 12 Top Cover 1 13 Intake Pipe 1 14 Damping sheath 4 15 DC Motor 1 16 Seal Intake 1 17 Motor Flange 1 18 Impeller 1 19 Baffle 1 20 Lid 1 21 Baffle Seal 1 Par...

Page 11: ...Page 11 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 56789 Assembly Diagram ...

Page 12: ...acilities 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 special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may...

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