Instruction Manual

0458-660-0121-A
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English 4 Safety Precautions
The wet/dry vacuum cleaner STIHL SE 133 ME is not
designed to be used for:
– Picking up asbestos
– Picking up dust contaminated by pathogens and mold
– Picking up other types of Class H dust with an
occupational exposure limit value (ELV) of < 0.1 mg/m
3
in
accordance with IEC 60335-2-69
– Use as a water pump
– Picking up glowing particles, hot ash, lit cigarettes and
similar materials
– Picking up magnesium dust, aluminum dust, dust
containing lead and similar materials
– Picking up gasoline, thinner, solvents and similar
materials
– Picking up acids, lyes, alkalis and similar materials
WARNING
￭ Using the wet/dry vacuum cleaner other than for its
intended use can result in serious injuries or death and
damage to property.
► Always use the wet/dry vacuum cleaner as described in
this Instruction Manual.
4.3 Requirements concerning the user
WARNING
￭ Users who have not received instruction are not aware of
and cannot assess the dangers of the wet/dry vacuum
cleaner. The user or other people may be seriously injured
or killed.
► If allowing another person to use the wet/dry vacuum
cleaner: Give them the Instruction Manual as well.
► Make sure that the user fulfills the following
requirements:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorially and
mentally able to operate the wet/dry
vacuum cleaner and to work with it.
– The user can identify and assess the dangers of the
wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
– The user is of legal age or the user is
trained in a profession in accordance
with national regulations under
supervision.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL servicing dealer or other expert
before operating the wet/dry vacuum
cleaner for the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of alcohol,
medicines or drugs.
► If in any doubt: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
￭ Long hair may be pulled into the wet/dry vacuum cleaner
while working. The user may be seriously injured.
► Tie back long hair and confine it so that it cannot be
pulled into the wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
￭ Dust may be raised while working. Inhaling dust can be
harmful to health and trigger allergic reactions.
► Wear a dust mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing may be caught in the wet/dry vacuum
cleaner. Users not wearing suitable clothing can be
seriously injured.
► Wear close-fitting clothes.
► Take off scarves and jewelery.
► Read the Instruction Manual, make sure you
have understood it and keep it in a safe
place for reference.