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OPERATION

NOTE: 

Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they 

are  charged.  Allow  several  cycles  (operation  followed  by 
recharging) for them to become fully charged.

CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK

If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the green 
LED on charger will come on. 

NOTE:

  If  the  charger  does  not  charge  the  battery  pack

under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and 
charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for
electrical check.

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  Charge the battery pack only with a recommended char-

ger.

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  Make  sure  the  power  supply  is  normal  household 

voltage, 

120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only

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  Connect the charger to the power supply.

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  Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib 

on the battery pack with the groove in the charger. 

See 

Figure 2

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  Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on 

the  battery  pack  engage  properly  with  contacts  in  the 

charger.

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  Normally  the  red  LED  on  charger  will  come  on.  This

indicates the charger is in fast charging mode.

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  Red  LED  should  remain  on  for  approximately  1  hour 

then  the  green  LED  will  come  on.  Green  LED  on

indicates  battery  pack  is  fully  charged  and  charger  is

in maintenance charge mode. 

 

NOTE: 

The  green  LED  will  remain  on  until  the

battery pack is removed from the charger or charger is

disconnected from the power supply.

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  If  both  yellow  and  green  LEDs  come  on,  this  indi-

cates  a  deeply  discharged  or  defective  battery  pack.

Allow the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15 

to 30 minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal

voltage  range,  the  red  LED  should  come  on.  If  the 

red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may

indicate  a  defective  battery  pack  and  should  be

replaced.

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  After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time 

is required to fully recharge battery pack. 

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  The  battery  pack  will  become  slightly  warm  to  the 

touch  while  charging.  This  is  normal  and  does  not

indicate a problem.

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  Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area of 

extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal room 

temperature. 

  NOTE:

 The charger and battery pack should be placed 

in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F 

but less than 100°F.

When  batteries  become  fully  charged,  unplug  the

charger  from  power  supply  and  remove  the  battery 

pack.

WARNING:

 

Do  not  allow  familiarity  with  tools  to  make  you  care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

 

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side 
shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could re-
sult in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of at-
tachments or accessories not recommended can result 
in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the following purposes:

Light-duty vacuuming of dry surfaces

Light-duty vacuuming of damp or wet surfaces

  CAUTION:

To  prevent  damage  to  the  battery  pack,  remove  the

battery  pack  from  the  charger  immediately  if  no  LED 

comes on. Return the battery pack and charger to your 

nearest service center for checking or replacing. Also, 

if you are removing the battery pack from the charger 

and no LEDs are on, return both the battery pack and 

the charger to your nearest service center. Do not insert 

another battery pack into the charger. A damaged charger 

may damage a battery pack.

LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF 

CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:

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  Red LED on = Fast charging mode.

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  Green LED on = Fully charged and in maintenance charge 

mode.

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  Green  LED  on  =  When  battery  pack  is  inserted  into

charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack 

is out of normal temperature range.

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  Yellow  and  Green  LEDs  on  =  Deeply  discharged  or

defective battery pack.

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  No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge con-
dition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should 
charge  it  until  the  green  LED  on  the  front  of  the  charger 
comes on.

Summary of Contents for CHV180L

Page 1: ...perator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before usi...

Page 2: ...s 8 n Assembly 9 n Operation 10 13 n Maintenance 13 15 n Parts Ordering Service 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety perf...

Page 3: ...intained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control n Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect...

Page 4: ...h water immediately n Know your power tool Read operator s manual care fully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following this rule w...

Page 5: ...lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how o...

Page 6: ...is product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your ha...

Page 7: ...ially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid seri...

Page 8: ...ated ON OFF switch on top of the handle CREVICE TOOL The crevice tool allows you to vacuum harder to reach areas BRUSH ATTACHMENT The brush attachment is used for vacuuming drapes and upholstery and o...

Page 9: ...f Sucker Wet Dry Vacuum Crevice Tool Brush Attachment Squeegee Attachment Lanyard not included in combo Operator s Manual Warranty Registration Card WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate thi...

Page 10: ...d battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold They will work best at normal room temperature NOTE The charger and battery pack should be placed in a location where the temperature is more than 50...

Page 11: ...r does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See...

Page 12: ...acuum WET VACUUMING See Figure 5 When using the vacuum to pick up liquids or to vacuum damp areas it may be helpful to use the squeegee attach ment See Adding Attachments The full line icon on the dus...

Page 13: ...uring power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or perfo...

Page 14: ...k tabs and remove the filter n Shake or lightly brush any dust or dirt off the filter n Empty the filter filter rack and dust bowl wash if neces sary Before reattaching to the hand vac make sure all p...

Page 15: ...REPARATION FOR RECYCLING To preserve natural resources please recycle or dispose of batteries properly This product contains nickel cadmium batteries Local state or federal laws may prohibit disposal...

Page 16: ...u call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODE...

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