Use and Care Manual

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1.4 Declaration of conformity
We declare, on our sole responsibility, that the product described here complies with the applicable directives
and standards. A copy of the declaration issued by the certification department can be found at the end of
this documentation.
The technical documentation is filed and stored here:
Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH | Tool Certification | Hiltistrasse 6 | 86916 Kaufering, Germany
2 Safety
2.1 Important safety instructions
WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. Failure to follow all the
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IN A SAFE PLACE.
2.2 General safety instructions
In addition to the safety instructions given in the various sections of these operating instructions, the following
points must be strictly observed at all times.
▶ Read all the instructions. Failure to follow all the instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
▶ If the appliance is used in conjunction with an electric tool, read and follow the operating instructions for
the electric tool and all the warnings.
▶ Modification of the appliance is not permitted.
▶ Use the right appliance for the job. Do not use the appliance for purposes for which it was not intended.
Use it only as directed and when in faultless condition.
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Before beginning work with the appliance, find out how to operate it correctly and about any hazards
associated with the materials it will be picking up and how these materials can be disposed of.
▶ Take the influences of the surrounding area into account. Do not use the appliance where there is a risk
of fire or explosion.
▶ The appliance may only be used by persons who are familiar with it, have been trained on how to use
it safely and who understand the resulting hazards. The appliance is not intended for use by children.
Children must be supervised in order to ensure that they don’t play with the appliance.
▶ Store appliances in a secure place when not in use. When not in use, appliances must be stored in a dry,
high place or locked away out of reach of children.
2.3 Personal safety
▶ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the product. Do not use
the vacuum cleaner while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating the appliance may result in serious personal injury.
▶ The user and any other persons in the vicinity must wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat, ear
protection, protective gloves, safety footwear and breathing protection while the appliance is in use or
while maintenance work on it is being carried out.
▶ Make sure that the vacuum cleaner cannot run away or fall down.
▶ If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
2.4 Use and care of the appliance
▶ Never leave the appliance unattended.
▶ Activate the filter cleaning system when picking up hazardous dusts, especially when the appliance is
used in conjunction with electric tools that generate dust.
▶ Protect the appliance from frost.
▶ Clean the water level limiting device regularly with a brush, in accordance with the instructions, and
check it for signs of damage.
▶ When fitting the top section of the vacuum cleaner, take care to avoid pinching your fingers or damaging
the supply cord.
▶ Check the appliance and its accessories for any damage. Guards, safety devices and any slightly
damaged parts must be checked carefully to ensure that they function faultlessly and as intended. Check
that moving parts function faultlessly, without sticking, and that no parts are damaged. In order to ensure
Printed: 07.03.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5336651 / 000 / 00