Instruction Manual

0458-660-0121-A
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English 4 Safety Precautions
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear can cause the user to slip
and fall. The user may be injured.
► Wear sturdy, enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.
4.5 Work area and surroundings
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the
dangers of the wet/dry vacuum cleaner and cannot assess
them. Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously
injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the wet/dry vacuum cleaner
unattended.
► Ensure that children cannot play with the
wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
￭ The wet/dry vacuum cleaner is not waterproof. If you work
in the rain or in a damp environment, an electric shock
may occur. The user may be seriously injured or killed and
the wet/dry vacuum cleaner may be damaged.
► Do not work in the rain or in a damp environment.
￭ Electrical components of the wet/dry vacuum cleaner can
produce sparks. Sparks can cause fires and explosions in
a flammable or explosive environment. This can result in
serious injuries or death and damage to property.
► Do not work in a flammable environment or in an
explosive environment.
￭ Inhaling discharged air can be harmful to health and
trigger allergic reactions.
► Provide adequate ventilation.
► Observe the regulations applicable in the country
concerning the ventilation of rooms and the air
exchange rate.
4.6 Safe condition
The wet/dry vacuum cleaner is in a safe condition if the
following conditions are fulfilled:
– The wet/dry vacuum cleaner is undamaged.
– The connecting cord, the extension cord and their plugs
are undamaged.
– The wet/dry vacuum cleaner is clean and dry.
– The controls work and they have not been modified.
– The filter is in place and undamaged.
– The cooling air filter is in place and undamaged.
– If picking up Class M dust: the filter bag or disposal bag is
in place and undamaged.
– If picking up liquid: the float moves easily.
– Only an original STIHL accessory for this wet/dry vacuum
cleaner is fitted.
– The accessory is correctly fitted.
WARNING
￭ Parts that are not in a safe condition cannot function
properly and safety devices can be disabled. People can
be seriously injured or killed.
► Never use a damaged wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
► Never use a damaged connecting cord, extension cord
or mains plug.
► If the wet/dry vacuum cleaner is dirty or wet: Clean the
wet/dry vacuum cleaner and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
► If the controls do not work: Do not use the wet/dry
vacuum cleaner.
► Always ensure the filter is in place and undamaged.
► Always ensure the cooling air filter is in place and
undamaged.
► If picking up Class M dust: Always ensure the filter bag
or disposal bag is in place and undamaged.