DCV517 - Cordless 20V Max 1/2 Gallon Portable Vacuum - Safety Guidelines

Oct 23, 2026

Safety Guidelines for the DeWALT DCV517 cordless portable vacuum, including hazard definitions (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE) and comprehensive pre-use instructions. Covers electric vacuum precautions, battery removal before servicing, correct attachment use, safe operation steps, and restrictions such as not picking up flammable liquids, burning items, or explosive dust. Includes storage, maintenance, repair limitations to authorized service centers, static shock considerations, and California-prop warning about harmful dust chemicals, plus practical guidance on work area, protective equipment, and avoiding unsafe placements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages48

Reading Time2 h 1 min

AccessFree to download

Safety Guidelines

Definitions of signal words

General vacuum safety warnings

Electrical and operational precautions

Maintenance, storage, and repair

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Si tiene dudas o comentarios, contáctenos. | | --- | | 1-800-4-DeWALT • [www.dewalt.com](www.dewalt.com) | INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE D’UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES DCV517 Cordless 20V Max* 1/2 Gallon Portable Vacuum Aspirateur à main sans fil, 1,9 litre, 20 v max Aspiradora inalámbrica portátil de 1,8 litros (1/2 galón) de 20V Máx* Page Size: 8.5 x 5.5" Definitions: 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. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DeWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DeWALT (1-800-433-9258) . WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual. Important Safety Warningsand Instructions General Vacuum 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 TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY • Before any use, be sure everyone using this vacuum reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual. • Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others. When using an electric vacuum, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • DO NOT leave vacuum with battery installed. Remove battery from tool when not in use and before servicing. • DO NOT allow vacuum to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. • USE ONLY as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. • If vacuum isnot working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center. • DO NOT handle vacuum with wet hands. • KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. • TURN OFF all controls before removing battery. • USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs. • DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present. • DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes. English English • STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, the vacuum should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place – out of reach of children. • MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep fan area clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance. • DO NOT attempt to repair the vacuum. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by authorized DeWALT service centers. • DO NOT use without filter in place. • DO NOT use in areas where explosive vapors may be present. • DO NOT use to pick up explosive dust, or in areas where air contains explosive dust such as coal, grain, or other combustible material. • Static shocks are possible in dry areas or when the relative humidity of the airis low. This is only temporary and does not affect the use of the vacuum. To reduce the frequency of static shocks, add moisture to the air with a conso

FAQs

What do DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE mean in the DCV517 manual?

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation leading to death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could lead to death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates minor or moderate injury risk, and NOTICE relates to practices that may cause property damage.

What precautions must be followed before using the vacuum?

Before any use, everyone using the vacuum must read and understand the safety instructions. All safety warnings and instructions should be followed, and the manual’s guidance should be reviewed frequently for proper use and for instructing others.

What items should never be picked up with the vacuum?

Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquids (such as gasoline) and do not pick up anything burning or smoking (such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes). Avoid explosive dust and do not use where explosive vapors may be present.

Oct 23, 2026

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