Manual for DC515

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories.

The vacuum is designed to operate on an 18 V DEWALT battery pack. The vacuum is designed to perform as a wet/dry unit with no component changes required when changing from wet to dry, or dry to wet pick up. This vacuum is for household use.

It is recommended that the tank be emptied of any dry contents prior to being used for wet pick up to facilitate tank cleaning.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. 1)

NOTE: Make sure your battery pack (A) is fully charged.

To install the battery pack, align the battery neck with the notch inside the cavity and slide the battery pack firmly into the cavity until you hear the lock snap into place.

To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the release buttons (B) and firmly pull the battery pack out of the cavity. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger manual.

Vacuum Cleaning

1. Insert DEWALT battery pack.
2. To turn machine on, press the I/O (ON/OFF) button (C).
3. The hose may be removed from the snout to clean limited access areas Figure 2.

TO EMPTY TANK (FIG. 3)

1. Turn machine off and remove the battery pack.
2. Release rear latch (D) and remove tank (E) from unit.
3. Empty contents of tank into suitable container.
4. Clean or change filters (refer to Filter).
5. Inspect machine for damage by foreign objects. Contact the nearest DEWALT authorized service center for replacement of damaged or missing parts.
6. Replace power head (F) onto the tank and latch securely.

Filters (Fig. 3, 4)

The DC515 has two filters: a high-efficiency wet/dry filter (G) and a small blue filter (H).

NOTE: Never operate without filters in place. Clean filters are the most important factor in the operation and efficiency of any vacuum. If either filter becomes clogged beyond cleaning, damaged or fails to operate properly, replace only with genuine DEWALT replacement filters.

TO CLEAN OR CHANGE FILTERS

1. Turn machine off and remove the battery pack.
2. Release the rear latch (D) and remove the power head (F) from the tank.
3. Twist the wet/dry filter (G) off the power head.
4. NOTE: The blue filter (H) must remain in the unit at all times. However, if necessary, the blue filter may be removed from its holder for cleaning.
5. Clean filter(s) by shaking off excess dust, tapping into a waste receptacle, then rinsing under running water. Depending on the condition of the filter(s), a water wash is not always required. Do not use a brush to clean filter(s).
6. Reinstall the wet/dry filter (G) by twisting to secure onto power head.
7. NOTE: If previously removed, reinstall the blue filter (H) into its holder.
8. Replace power head onto the tank and secure rear latch.