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USER MANUAL DC515 DEWALT

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Congratulations! You have chosen a DEWALT tool. Years of experience, thorough product development and innovation make DEWALT one of the most reliable partners for professional power tool users. Technical data DC515Voltage V DC

18 Type 1Max. power output W 150Tank volume l 1.9Max. airfl ow l/s 15.9Hose nozzle diameter mm 32Protection class IPX4Weight kg 2.2

L PA (sound pressure) dB(A) 78

(sound pressure uncertainty) dB(A) 3

(sound power) dB(A) 89

K WA (sound power uncertainty) dB(A) 3 Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60745: Vibration emission value a h

Uncertainty K = m/s² 1.5 The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60335 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. WARNING: The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.Fuses Europe 230 V tools 10 Amperes, mains U.K. & Ireland 230 V tools 3 Amperes, in plugs Defi nitions: Safety Guidelines The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. Denotes risk of electric shock. Denotes risk of fire. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual. General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. VACUUM CLEANER DC515

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust

c) Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can

cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do

not use any adapter plugs with earthed

(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs

and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or

grounded surfaces such as pipes,

radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is

an increased risk of electric shock if your body

is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord

for carrying, pulling or unplugging the

power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,

sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or

entangled cords increase the risk of electric

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use

an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces

the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp

location is unavoidable, use a residual

current device (RCD) protected supply. Use

of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and

use common sense when operating a

power tool. Do not use a power tool while

you are tired or under the influence of

drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of

inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection. Protective equipment

such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,

hard hat, or hearing protection used for

appropriate conditions will reduce personal

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off position before

connecting to power source and/or battery

pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the

switch or energising power tools that have the

switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench

before turning the power tool on. A wrench

or a key left attached to a rotating part of the

power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times. This enables

better control of the power tool in unexpected

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing

or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and

gloves away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in

g) If devices are provided for the connection

of dust extraction and collection facilities,

ensure these are connected and properly

used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the

correct power tool for your application. The

correct power tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch

does not turn it on and off. Any power tool

that cannot be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power

tool before making any adjustments,

changing accessories, or storing power

tools. Such preventive safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the power tool

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach

of children and do not allow persons

unfamiliar with the power tool or these

instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of

Maintain power tools. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts and any other condition

that may affect the power tool’s operation.

If damaged, have the power tool repaired

before use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp

cutting edges are less likely to bind and are

g) Use the power tool, accessories and

tool bits etc., in accordance with these

instructions taking into account the working

conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the power tool for operations different

from those intended could result in a

hazardous situation.

5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Recharge only with the charger specified

by the manufacturer. A charger that is

suitable for one type of battery pack may

create a risk of fire when used with another

b) Use power tools only with specifically

designated battery packs. Use of any

other battery packs may create a risk of

c) 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 fire.

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery; avoid contact.

If contact accidentally occurs, flush with

water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally

seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the

battery may cause irritation or burns.

a) Have your power tool serviced by a

qualified repair person using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

Additional safety instructions for vacuum

• This tool is all-round splashproof according to

• Do not use the tool to vacuum asbestos.

• Do not use the tool to vacuum silicates.

• Do not use the tool to vacuum fl ammable liquids.

• Do not use the tool to vacuum hot particles.

This product is not intended for use by persons

(including children) suffering from diminished physical,

sensory or mental abilities, lack of experience and/

or knowledge or skills unless they are supervised by

a person responsible for their safety. Children should

never be left alone to play with this product.

In spite of the application of the relevant safety

regulations and the implementation of safety devices,

certain residual risks cannot be avoided. These are:

– Risk of pinching or crushing of fingers .

– Risk of inhaling fumes when working with

The following pictograms are shown on the tool:

Read instruction manual before use.

DATE CODE POSITION The Date Code, which also includes the year of

manufacture, is printed into the housing surface that

forms the mounting joint between tool and battery.

2010 XX XX Year of Manufacture

Important Safety Instructions for All

When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to

include catalog number and voltage.

The battery pack is not fully charged out of the

carton. Before using the battery pack and charger,

read the safety instructions below. Then follow

charging procedures outlined.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not charge or use battery in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or

removing the battery from the charger may ignite

• Charge the battery packs only in D EWALT chargers.

• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other

• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack

in locations where the temperature may reach

or exceed 40° C (105° F) (such as outside

sheds or metal buildings in summer).

DANGER: Never attempt to open the

battery pack for any reason. If battery

pack case is cracked or damaged, do not

insert into charger. Do not crush, drop

or damage battery pack. Do not use a

battery pack or charger that has received

a sharp blow, been dropped, run over26

or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced

with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped

on). Electric shock or electrocution may

result. Damaged battery packs should be

returned to service centre for recycling.

CAUTION: When not in use, place

tool on its side on a stable surface

where it will not cause a tripping or

falling hazard. Some tools with large

battery packs will stand upright on the

battery pack but may be easily knocked

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR NICKEL CADMIUM

(NiCd) OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NiMH)

• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is

severely damaged or is completely worn out.

The battery pack can explode in a fire.

• A small leakage of liquid from the battery

pack cells may occur under extreme usage or

temperature conditions. This does not indicate

However, if the outer seal is broken:

a. and the battery liquid gets on your skin,

immediately wash with soap and water for

b. and the battery liquid gets into your eyes,

flush them with clean water for a minimum

of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical

attention. (Medical note: The liquid is 25–35%

solution of potassium hydroxide.)

BATTERY TYPE The DC515 operates on 18 Volt NiCd and NiMH

Storage Recommendations

1. The best storage place is one that is cool and

dry, away from direct sunlight and excess heat or

cold. For optimum battery performance and life,

store battery packs at room temperature when

2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or

charger. Under proper conditions, they can be

stored for up to 5 years.

Labels on Charger and Battery Pack

In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the

labels on the charger and the battery pack show the

following pictographs:

Read instruction manual

Hot/cold pack delay.

Do not probe with conductive objects.

Do not charge damaged battery packs.

Use only with DEWALT battery packs;

others may burst, causing personal injury

Do not expose to water.

Have defective cords replaced immediately.

Charge only between 4° C and 40° C.

Discard the battery pack with due care for

Do not incinerate the battery pack

Charges NiMH and NiCd

See technical data for charging time.

The package contains:

1 Instruction manual

• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand

this manual prior to operation.

Description (fi g. A)

6 Battery pack (not included)

INTENDED USE Your DC515 cordless vacuum cleaner has been

designed to vacuum dry and wet substances in

professional applications.

DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of

flammable liquids or gases.

This vacuum cleaner is a professional power tool.

DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.

Supervision is required when inexperienced operators

The electric motor has been designed for one

voltage only. Always check that the battery pack

voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Prior to assembly and

adjustment, always remove the battery

pack. Always switch off the tool before

inserting or removing the battery pack.

WARNING: Use only DEWALT battery

Battery pack (fi g. B)

The tool will operate on battery packs of 18 volts.

Refer to the table in the back for a selection of

applicable battery packs.

WARNING: Use only DEWALT battery

Inserting and removing the battery pack

• Insert the battery pack (6) into the tool until it

• To remove the battery pack, press the two

release buttons (7) simultaneously and pull the

pack out of the tool.

Battery pack condition

• Make sure your battery pack is (fully) charged.

If the battery pack does not produce suffi cient

power, charge the battery pack following the

instructions in the manual of the charger.

Removing and refi tting the hose (fi g. C)

• Take the hose nozzle (9) out of the fi tting (10).

• Turn the connecting piece (8) counterclockwise.

• Pull the hose off the vacuum inlet (4) at the

• Insert the connecting piece (8) into the vacuum

• Turn the connecting piece clockwise to fi x the

• Insert the hose nozzle (9) into the fi tting (10).

OPERATION Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety

instructions and applicable regulations.

Switching on and off (fi g. A)

• To switch the tool on, set the on/off switch (1) to

• To switch the tool off, set the on/off switch (1) to

• Empty and clean the tank (5) before use.

• Ensure the hose (2) is mounted correctly.

• Move the nozzle (3) over the surface to be

cleaned. If necessary, the hose (2) can be

operated for confi ned spaces.

• We recommend not mixing wet and dry

substances. When switching substances, empty

and clean the tank fi rst.

WARNING: Always use the tool in

upright position. Do not tilt the tool to

prevent liquids collected in the tank from

entering the motor housing.

WARNING: Always operate the tool with

the dust filter in place.

Optional accessories

Consult your dealer for further information on the

appropriate accessories.

The tank must be emptied when the suction power

reduces signifi cantly.

Emptying dry substances ( g. D)

• Release the latch (11) and remove the tank (5).

• Empty the contents of the tank into a waste

• Clean the fi lter (12) as described below.

• Re-install tank and secure the latch.

Emptying wet substances ( g. D)

• Release the latch (11) and remove the tank (5).

• Dispose of the liquid with due care for the

• Clean the fi lter (12) as described below.

• Re-install tank and secure the latch.

• Remove the battery pack before cleaning the

housing with a soft cloth.

• Regularly clean the housing with a soft cloth.

Cleaning the tank ( g. D)

The tank should be cleaned after each use or when

switching substances during use.

• Empty the tank (5).

• Clean the tank using mild soap and a damp

• Dry the tank carefully using a soft cloth.

Cleaning the dust  lter ( g. E)

The dust fi lter should be cleaned after each use. If

the fi lter is damaged or fails to operate properly, it

• Remove the dust fi lter (12) by turning it counter-

clockwise and taking it off the suction opening

• Shake off excess dust by tapping the fi lter into a

• Depending on its condition, rinse the outside of

the fi lter under lukewarm running water.

• Secure the fi lter by placing it over the suction

opening and turning it clockwise.

WARNING: Do not wash the inside of

the filter. Let the filter dry thoroughly if the

WARNING: Do not use a brush to clean

Cleaning the suction opening  lter ( g. E)

• Remove the fi lter (14) from the suction opening.

• Rinse the fi lter under lukewarm running water.

• Dry the fi lter before putting it back in place.

Optional accessories

Consult your dealer for further information on the

appropriate accessories.

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Also refer to the tables below.

MAINTENANCE Your DEWALT power tool has been designed to

operate over a long period of time with a minimum

of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation

depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

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. An accidental start-up can

The charger is not serviceable. There are no

serviceable parts inside the charger.

Your vacuum cleaner requires no additional

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the

main housing with dry air as often as dirt

is seen collecting in and around the air

vents. Wear approved eye protection and

approved dust mask when performing

WARNING: Never use solvents or other

harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-

metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals

may weaken the materials used in these

parts. Use a cloth dampened only with

water and mild soap. Never let any liquid

get inside the tool; never immerse any

part of the tool into a liquid.

CHARGER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect

the charger from the AC outlet before

cleaning. Dirt and grease may be

removed from the exterior of the charger

using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush.

Do not use water or any cleaning

Optional Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other

than those offered by D EWALT, have not

been tested with this product, use of

such accessories with this tool could be

hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury,

only DEWALT recommended accessories

should be used with this product.

Consult your dealer for further information on the

appropriate accessories.

Protecting the Environment

Separate collection. This product must not

be disposed of with normal household

Should you find one day that your D EWALT product

needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you,

do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this

product available for separate collection.

Separate collection of used products and

packaging allows materials to be recycled

and used again. Re-use of recycled

materials helps prevent environmental

pollution and reduces the demand for raw

Local regulations may provide for separate collection

of electrical products from the household, at municipal

waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a

DEWALT provides a facility for the collection and

recycling of DEWALT products once they have

reached the end of their working life. To take

advantage of this service please return your product

to any authorised repair agent who will collect them

You can check the location of your nearest authorised

repair agent by contacting your local DEWALT office

at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a

list of authorised DEWALT repair agents and full details

of our after-sales service and contacts are available

on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

Rechargeable Battery Pack

This long life battery pack must be recharged when it

fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were

easily done before. At the end of its technical life,

discard it with due care for our environment:

• Run the battery pack down completely, then

remove it from the tool.

• NiCd and NiMH cells are recyclable. Take them

to your dealer or a local recycling station. The

collected battery packs will be recycled or

disposed of properly.

GUARANTEE DEWALT is confident of the quality of its

products and offers an outstanding guarantee

for professional users of the product. This

guarantee statement is in addition to and in

no way prejudices your contractual rights as a

professional user or your statutory rights as a

private non-professional user. The guarantee

is valid within the territories of the Member

States of the European Union and the

European Free Trade Area.

• 30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE •

If you are not completely satisfied with the

performance of your D EWALT tool, simply

return it within 30 days, complete with all

original components, as purchased, to

the point of purchase, for a full refund or

exchange. The product must have been

subject to fair wear and tear and proof of

purchase must be produced.

• ONE YEAR FREE SERVICE CONTRACT •

If you need maintenance or service for your

D EWALT tool, in the 12 months following

purchase, you are entitled to one service free

of charge. It will be undertaken free of charge

at an authorised DEWALT repair agent. Proof

of purchase must be produced. Includes

labour. Excludes accessories and spare parts

unless failed under warranty.

• ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY •

If your D EWALT product becomes defective

due to faulty materials or workmanship

within 12 months from the date of purchase,

D EWALT guarantees to replace all defective

parts free of charge or – at our discretion –

replace the unit free of charge provided that:

• The product has not been misused;

• The product has been subject to fair

• Repairs have not been attempted by

unauthorised persons;

• Proof of purchase is produced;

• The product is returned complete with all

original components.

If you wish to make a claim, contact your

seller or check the location of your nearest

authorised D EWALT repair agent in the

D EWALT catalogue or contact your DEWALT

office at the address indicated in this manual.

A list of authorised DEWALT repair agents and

full details of our after-sales service is available

on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

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