RHV18 Hand Vacuum Cleaner
Product Information:
The RHV18 is a hand vac designed with safety, performance, and
dependability in mind. It is intended for dry vacuuming in
household or similar non-industrial applications. The product is
not suitable for vacuuming liquids of any kind. Please read the
instructions carefully before assembling, operating, and
maintaining the hand vac.
Intended Use:
The hand vac is specifically designed for dry vacuuming in
household or similar non-industrial settings. It should not be used
for any other purpose. Using the product for operations different
from its intended use could result in a hazardous situation.
Hand Vacuum Safety Warnings:
- This appliance should not be used by individuals (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
unless they have received supervision or instruction from a
responsible person regarding its use. - Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with
the hand vac. - The product is intended for household use only.
- Never vacuum materials such as hot coals, cigarette butts,
matches, etc. - Do not use the product without dust bowl or filter in
place. - Use extra care when using the product on stairs.
- Do not use the product to pick up hard objects such as nails,
screws, coins, etc., as it may cause damage or injury. - Do not use the product to pick up liquids.
- Remove the battery when the product is not in use or when
changing accessories. - Rechargeable batteries should be removed from the product
before being charged. - Exhausted batteries should be removed from the product and
safely disposed of. - If the product is to be stored unused for a long period, the
batteries should be removed. - The supply terminals should not be short-circuited.
Additional Battery Safety Warnings:
- To avoid the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage,
never immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow
fluid to flow inside them. - Avoid using corrosive or conductive fluids such as seawater,
industrial chemicals, bleach, or bleach-containing products, as
they can cause a short circuit.
Transporting Lithium Batteries:
When transporting the battery, follow local and national
provisions and regulations. Adhere to all special requirements on
packaging and labeling if transporting batteries by a third party.
Ensure that batteries do not come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials during transport by protecting exposed
connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not
transport cracked or leaking batteries. Consult the forwarding
company for further advice.
Maintenance:
- Use only original accessories and spare parts.
- If components need replacement and are not described in the
manual, contact an authorized service center. - Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts, as they may
damage the plastic. Instead, use clean cloths to remove dirt and
carbon dust. - Prevent brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc., from coming into contact with plastic
parts, as they can cause damage and serious personal injury.
Please refer to the complete user manual for detailed
instructions on assembling, operating, and maintaining the RHV18
hand vac.
RHV18
IMPORTANT! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. Subject to technical modifications.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of your hand vac.
INTENDED USE
The hand vac is intended for dry vacuuming for household or similar non-industrial applications. Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the product for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous situation.
WARNING! Do not use the product to vacuum liquids of any kind.
HAND VACUUM SAFETY WARNINGS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The product is intended for household use only. Never vacuum materials such as hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches, etc. Do not use the product without dust bowl or filter in place. Use extra care when using the product on stairs. Do not use the product to pick up hard objects such as
nails, screws, coins, etc. Damage or injury could result. Do not use the product to pick up liquids. Remove battery when the product is not in use or when
changing accessories. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the
product before being charged. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product
and safely disposed of. If the product is to be stored unused for a long period,
the batteries should be removed. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES Transport the battery in accordance with local and national provisions and regulations. Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or
tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
Use only original accessories and spare parts. Should components need to be replaced which have not been described, please contact an authorised service centre. All repairs should be performed by an authorised service centre.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
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Safety Alert
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Volts
Direct current
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product meets applicable regulatory requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.
Do not dispose of waste batteries, waste electrical and electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately. Waste batteries, waste accumulators, and light sources have to be removed from the equipment. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection point. According to local regulations, retailers may have an obligation to take back waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment free of charge. Your contribution to the reuse and recycling of waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment helps to reduce the demand of raw materials. Waste batteries, in particular containing lithium, and waste electrical and electronic equipment contain valuable and recyclable materials, which can adversely impact the environment and the human health if not disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner. Delete personal data from waste equipment, if any.
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Release button On/Off switch Handle, insulated gripping surface Battery port
Dust bowl Filter holder Filter
Operator’s manual Battery pack Charge
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Hand vac Model Voltage Suction Air flow volume Dust storage capacity Weight – excluding battery pack
RHV18 18 V 6.5 kPa 1100 L/min 600 ml 0.95 kg
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Filter
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BATTERY
Compatible battery pack (not included)
RB18L13 RB18L15 RB18L15A RB18L15B RB18L20 RB18L20A
RB18L25 RB18L25A RB18L40 RB18L40A RB18L50 RB18L50A
RB18L60A RB18L90A RB1815C RB1820C RB1825C RB1840C
RB1840X RB1850C RB1850X RB1860X
Imported by: Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 Melbourne, Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand
RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license.
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