Instruction Manual

0458-660-0121-A
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English 4 Safety Precautions
► Only fit original STIHL accessories for this wet/dry
vacuum cleaner.
► Fit the accessories as described in this Instruction
Manual or in the Instruction Manual for the accessory.
► Do not insert objects into the openings in the wet/dry
vacuum cleaner.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
￭ In certain situations the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on the job. The user may trip, fall and be
seriously injured.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► In poor light conditions and poor visibility: Do not use
the wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
► Use the wet/dry vacuum cleaner on your own.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand safely on the ground and keep your balance.
► If you experience signs of fatigue: take a break.
￭ If the wet/dry vacuum cleaner starts behaving differently
or in an unusual way while operating, the wet/dry vacuum
cleaner may be in an unsafe condition. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop working, unplug the mains plug from the socket
and consult a STIHL servicing dealer.
► Operate the wet/dry vacuum cleaner upright.
► Do not cover the wet/dry vacuum cleaner to ensure
sufficient circulation of cooling air.
￭ Foam may be produced when picking up liquids. The foam
may fail to actuate the float and foam may be drawn into
the motor. The wet/dry vacuum cleaner may be damaged.
► If foam appears: Stop working, unplug the mains plug
from the socket and consult a STIHL servicing dealer.
4.8 Connecting to the power supply
Contact with live parts can occur for the following reasons:
– The connecting cord or the extension cord is damaged.
– The mains plug of the connecting cord or extension cord
is damaged.
– The socket is not properly installed.
DANGER
￭ Contact with live parts can result in electric shock. The
user may be seriously injured or killed.
► Make sure that the connecting cord, extension cord and
their plugs are undamaged.
► Make sure your hands are dry before touching the
connecting cord, extension cord or plugs.
► Plug the mains plug of the connecting cord or extension
cord into a properly installed, fused socket with the
correct fuse rating.
► Connect the wet/dry vacuum cleaner via a residual
current circuit breaker (30 mA, 30 ms).
￭ A damaged or unsuitable extension cord can result in
electric shock. People can be seriously injured or killed.
► Use an extension cord with the correct cross-section,
@ 17.2.
► Only use an extension cord which is splash-proof and
approved for outdoor use.
► Use an extension cord that has the same characteristics
as the connecting cord of the wet/dry vacuum cleaner,
@ 17.1.
If the connecting cord or the extension cord is
damaged:
► Do not touch the damaged areas.
► Unplug the mains plug from the socket.