TE-VC 18/10 Li Solo - Vacuum Cleaner EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Cordless wet and dry vacuum cleaner
Brand	Einhell
Model	TE-VC 18/10 Li Solo
Tank volume	10 L
Weight (without battery)	approx. 3 kg
Power supply	18 V DC (Power X-Change battery, not included)
Functions	Dry vacuuming, wet vacuuming, blowing
Filter type for dry vacuuming	Additional filter + dirt collection bag
Filter type for wet vacuuming	Foam filter
Safety	Float safety valve (auto shut-off at max liquid level)
Included accessories	Flexible suction hose, flat nozzle/brush attachment, upholstery brush/universal nozzle
Use	Vacuuming of non-combustible dust and liquids, domestic use
Maintenance	Regular cleaning of filters with soapy water, cleaning the tank with water
Storage	Dark, dry, frost-free place, temperature 5–30 °C
Wear parts	Foam filter, additional filter, collection bag, brush, battery
Warranty	24 months, subject to proper use

Frequently Asked Questions - TE-VC 18/10 Li Solo EINHELL

Can I use the vacuum cleaner without a battery?

No, the vacuum cleaner only works with a compatible Power X-Change 18 V battery. The battery is not included with the Solo model.

How do I vacuum liquids?

Remove the additional filter and collection bag, then install the foam filter on the filter cage. Be sure to empty the tank as soon as the float cuts off suction.

What type of battery should I use?

Use a battery from the Einhell Power X-Change series (18 V). Recommended capacity is 2.5 Ah or more for optimal runtime.

How do I clean the filters?

The foam and additional filters can be cleaned with soapy water (black soap) and left to air dry. Never clean them with solvents.

What should I do if the vacuum cleaner does not start?

Check that the battery is charged and properly inserted. If the problem persists, try another battery. Contact customer service if necessary.

Can I vacuum hot ashes or flammable materials?

No, this is strictly prohibited. The device is not designed for vacuuming burning, combustible, corrosive, or explosive substances.

How do I use the blowing function?

Connect the suction hose to the blowing connector located at the rear of the device head. The nozzle can be changed according to your needs.

What is the tank capacity?

The tank has a capacity of 10 liters. For liquids, do not exceed the maximum level indicated by the float.

Where can I find spare parts?

Spare parts (filters, bags, brushes, etc.) are available at www.Einhell-Service.com or from authorized Einhell retailers.

Is the vacuum cleaner suitable for asthmatics?

The device is not a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner. It is suitable for dust that is not harmful to health. For allergens, use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter.

USER MANUAL TE-VC 18/10 Li Solo EINHELL

GB Original operating instructions Cordless wet and dry vacuum cleaner

Cross-sectional view of a mechanical component with labeled part 14 (no text or symbols beyond label)

Close-up of a mechanical component with internal structure and labeled part (16), no readable text or symbols beyond the number '6' in corner.

Icon of a person reading a book inside a circle, labeled with number 12 (no text or symbols beyond the number)

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Gefahr!

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Explanation of the symbols used (see Fig. 12)

1. Danger! - Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

Warning!

Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool. Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.

Keep all the safety information and instructions in a safe place for future use.

• Important: read the operating instructions before assembling and using the appliance for the first time.
  • Never clean the appliance with solvents.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when operational.
• Keep away from children.
• Never vacuum the following: burning matches, smoldering ash and cigarette butts, combustible, caustic, inflammable or explosive substances, vapor or liquids.
• This appliance is not suitable for vacuuming dust which can be harmful to health.
  • Store the appliance in a dry indoor location.
  • Never use the appliance if it is damaged.
• Only allow the appliance to be serviced by an authorized after sales service outlet.
• Only use the appliance to carry out work for which has been designed.
  • Take extra care when cleaning steps.
• Use only genuine accessories and spare parts.

This equipment is not designed to be used by people (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they have received instructions from such a person in how to use the equipment safely. Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the equipment.

2. Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1-2)

1. Handle
2. On/Off switch
3. Head
4. Filter cage
5. Safety float valve
6. Locking hook

7. Tank

8. Suction hose connection

9. Blow connector

10. Flexible suction hose

11. Suction hose holder

12. Crevice/brush nozzle

13. Upholstery/universal nozzle

14. Foam filter

15. Dirt bag

16. Additional filter

17. Battery cover

18. Battery pack (not supplied)

2.2 Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
  • Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
• If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

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Danger!

The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

• Flexible suction hose
• Crevice/brush nozzle
• Upholstery/universal nozzle
- Foam filter
• Additional filter
- Dirt bag
• Original operating instructions
• Safetyinstructions

3. Proper use

The cordless wet/dry vacuum is designed for wet and dry vacuuming using the appropriate filter. The equipment is not suitable for the vacuuming of combustible, explosive or harmful substances.

The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

4. Technical data

Motor power supply 18 V d.c.
Tank volume: 10 l
Weight
(without rechargeable battery): ..... approx. 3 kg

5. Before starting the equipment

5.1 Assembling the equipment

Fitting the equipment head (Fig. 4)

The equipment head (3) is fastened to the tank (7) by the locking hook (6). To remove the equipment head (3), open the locking hook (6) and take off the equipment head (3). When fitting the

equipment head (3), make sure that the locking hook (6) locks into place correctly.

5.2 Fitting the fi Iters Important!

Never use the wet/dry vacuum without a fi lter. Always ensure that the fi lters are securely seated.

Fitting the foam fi Iter (Fig. 5)

For wet-vacuuming, slip the supplied foam fi Iter (14) over the fi Iter basket.

Fitting the additional fi Iter (Fig. 6)

For dry vacuum cleaning always use the supplied additional filter (16). Fit the additional filter, so that no air is sucked through the filter cage (4) without being filtered.

Assembling the dirt bag (Fig. 7)

For vacuuming fi ne, dry dirt it is recommended that you fi t the dirt bag (15). Slip the dirt bag (15) over the vacuuming hole. The dirt bag (15) is suitable for dry-vacuuming only. The dirt bag makes it easier to dispose of the sucked-in dust.

5.3 Fitting the suction hose (Fig. 1,3)

Connect the suction hose (10) to the corresponding connector on the wet/dry vacuum, depending on the application required.

Vacuuming

Connect the suction hose (10) to the suction hose connector (8).

Blowing

Connect the suction hose (10) to the blow connector (9).

5.4 Suction nozzles

Crevice/brush nozzle (Fig. 2)

The crevice/brush nozzle with swing-out brush (12) is designed for vacuuming solids and liquids in corners, edges and other areas that are difficult to access.

Upholstery/universal nozzle (Fig. 2)

Fitted with the brush insert (13), the nozzle is designed for vacuuming solids from upholstery and carpets. Without the brush insert (13) fitted, the nozzle is designed for vacuuming solids and liquids from small to medium-sized surfaces. To remove the brush insert, press the button and pull the brush insert off to the side at the same time.

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5.5 Charging the battery (Fig. 10)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Do this by pressing the side pushlock buttons.
2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger (d) into the socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to fl ash.
3. Slot the battery pack (18) onto the battery charger (d).
4. In the section entitled „Charger indicator“ you will find a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger.

The battery pack can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal.

If the battery pack fails to charge, check:

• whether there is voltage at the socket outlet
- whether there is good contact at the charging contacts

If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

- thecharger

• and the battery pack

to our customer service center.

To ensure that items are properly packaged and delivered when you send them to us, please contact our customer service or the point of sale at which the equipment was purchased.

When shipping or disposing of batteries and cordless tools, always ensure that they are packed individually in plastic bags to prevent short circuits and fi res.

To ensure that the battery pack provides long service, you should take care to recharge it promptly. You must recharge the battery pack when you notice that the performance of the device drops. Never allow the battery pack to become fully discharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.

Fitting the battery (Fig. 8)

Open the battery cover (15). To do so, flip the cover up as shown in Fig. 8. Then slot the rechargeable battery (18) into the mount and push them forward until you hear the battery engage.

Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 11)

Press the battery capacity indicator switch (a). The battery capacity indicator (b) will indicate the charge status of the battery by means of 3 LEDs.

All 3 LEDs are lit:

The battery is fully charged.

2 or 1 LED(s) are lit:

The battery has an adequate remaining charge.

1 LED blinks:

The battery is empty, recharge the battery.

All LEDs blink:

The battery temperature is too low. Remove the battery from the equipment, keep it at room temperature for one day. If the fault reoccurs, this means that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective. Remove the battery from the equipment. Never use or charge a defective battery.

6. Operation

6.1 ON/OFF switch (Fig. 1/2)

Switch position 0: Off

Switch position I: On

6.2 Dry vacuuming

Use the additional fi Iter (16) for dry vacuuming (see point 5.2). Always ensure that the fi Iters are securely seated.

6.3 Wet vacuuming

For wet-vacuuming, use the foam fi lter (14) (see point 5.2). Check that the fi lter is securely seated at all time

When wet vacuuming, the fl oating safety switch (Fig. 3/5) closes when the maximum tank level is reached. At the same time, the suction noise of the equipment will change and become louder. You must then switch off the equipment and empty the tank.

Danger!

The wet/dry vacuum is not suitable for the vacuuming of combustible liquids. For wet vacuuming, use only the supplied foam filter.

6.4 Blowing

Connect the suction hose (10) to the blow connector (9) on the wet/dry vacuum.

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7. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Hazard!

Always pull out the battery pack before starting any cleaning work.

7.1 Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
  • We recommend cleaning the equipment immediately each time after use.

7.2 Cleaning the equipment head (Fig. 1)

Clean the equipment regularly with a damp cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may be aggressive to the plastic parts in the equipment.

7.3 Cleaning the tank (Fig. 1)

The tank can be cleaned with a damp cloth and some soft soap or under running water, depending on the amount of dirt.

7.4 Cleaning the fi Iters

Cleaning the foam fi Iter and the additional fi Iter (Fig. 2)

Clean the foam filter (14) and the additional filter (16) with a little soft soap under running water and allow them to air-dry.

7.5 Maintenance

At regular intervals and before each use, check that the fi Iters in the wet/dry vacuum are securely fi tted.

7.6 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identification number of the machine
- Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell-Service.com

8. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offices.

9. Storage

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

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10. Charger indicator

Indicator status Explanations and actions
Red LED Green LED
Off	Flashing	Ready for useThe charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger
On Off Charging		The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The charging times are shown directly on the charger.Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated charging times depending on the existing battery charge.
Off	On	The battery is charged and ready for use. (READY TO GO)The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged.To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer.Action:Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the mains supply.
Flashing Off	Adapted charging	The charger is in gentle charging mode.For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be:- The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time.- The battery temperature is outside the ideal range.Action:Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the battery pack.
Flashing Flashing Fault		Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective.Action:Never charge a defective battery pack.Take the battery pack out of the charger.
On On Temperature fault		The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0^ ).Action:Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20^ ) for one day .

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For EU countries only

Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the return request:

As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.

Please note that batteries and lamps (e.g. light bulbs) must be removed from the tool before it is disposed of.

The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG.

Subject to technical changes

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Service information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables.

Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.

Category Example
Wear parts* Battery, Combination nozzle, crevice nozzle, upholstery nozzle, electric tool adapter, etc.
Consumables*	Pleated filter, foam filter, dirt bag, additional filter, etc.
Missing parts

* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

In the effect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

• Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
• Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?
• What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)?
Describe this malfunction.

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Warranty certifi cate

Dear Customer,

All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectification of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

4. Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.

5. Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).

6. Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

7. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

8. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.Einhell-Service.com. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identification will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address.

Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

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Subject to change without notice

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