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ALL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
• Use vacuum only with specifi cally designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fi re.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fi re.
• Do not use damaged battery pack or vacuum. If
battery pack or appliance are not working as they
should, have been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return them to a service center.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
Direct Current
Cat. No.
0780-20
0880-20
Volts
28 DC
18 DC
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
United States and Canada
Capacity
2 Gal.
(7.5 L)
2 Gal.
(7.5 L)
For use with
Battery Packs:
48-11-2830 M28™
48-11-1830 V18™
48-11-2230 18 V NiCd
48-11-1815, 48-11-1828,
48-11-1820, 48-11-1840
18 V Li-Ion
Battery packs for use
with chargers:
48-59-2818, 48-59-0280
48-59-2818, 48-59-0280
48-59-2818, 48-59-0255, 48-59-0186,
48-59-0260, 48-59-0280
48-59-1801, 48-59-1812
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1. Carrying handle
2. Battery compartment latches
3. Motor housing
4. Tank
5. Tank latches (front and back)
6. Intake port
7. Accessory storage
8. Battery bay
9. Switch
10. Blower port
11. Hose storage
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Installing/Removing Battery Pack
1. Lift and release battery compartment latches and
open battery compartment.
2. To remove the battery pack, pull it off of the
bay.
3. To insert the battery pack, slide it into the battery
bay.
NOTE: The 18 V Vacuum has 2 bays available.
Use the left side bay for 48-11-1830 V18™
and 48-11-2230 18 V NiCd battery packs. Use
the right side bay for 48-11-1815, 48-11-1828,
48-11-1820, and 48-11-1840 18 V Li-ion battery
packs.
4. Close battery compartment and secure both
latches.
Installing/Removing the Filter
Use the cartridge fi lter for dry and wet pickup.
1. Remove the battery pack. Close and latch the
battery compartment.
2. Release the tank latches and lift off the motor
housing. Place it upside down on a fl at sur-
face.
Pickup/Blower
The vacuum can be used for debris pickup or as a
blower, depending on the port used.
1. For debris pickup, insert the large end of hose
into the intake port of the motor housing, lining
up the tabs on the hose with the notches in the
port. Twist to secure and form a tight fi t.
2. To use as a blower, insert the large end of hose
into the blower port
of the motor housing,
lining up the tabs on the hose with the notches
in the port. Twist to secure and form a tight fi t.
3. Attach one of the accessories to the other end
of the hose. Twist to form a tight fi t. Use 1-1/4"
opening accessories.
Fig. 1
WARNING Always remove
battery pack before changing or removing
accessories. Only use accessories specifi -
cally recommended for this tool. Others may
be hazardous.
WARNING To reduce the
risk of injury, always remove the battery pack
before releasing the tank latches.
CAUTION Keep fi lters clean. Ef-
fi ciency of the vacuum is largely dependent
on the fi lters. Dirty fi lters will reduce the air
fl ow and effi ciency of the fi ltration system. Do
NOT machine wash or dry.
WARNING To reduce the
risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields and dust mask when using
the vacuum as a blower. Clean tank com-
pletely before use.
SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SYMBOLOGY
ASSEMBLY
3. To remove the fi lter, turn it 1/2" counter clockwise
and pull it off of the motor housing/fl oat cage.
4. Empty all debris from the tank.
5. To clean the fi lter, shake off excess dirt or rinse
the outside with water. Dry completely.
6. To install the fi lter, slide it over the fl oat cage.
Line up the fi lter tabs with the motor housing
notches and turn it 1/2" clockwise to lock in
place.
7. Replace the motor housing and secure both
latches.