3.4 Items supplied
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner including filter element, suction hose complete with rotary
connector (at the vacuum cleaner end) and accessory nozzle connector, PE VC 20/40
plastic dust bag, operating instructions.
Note
To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and
consumables. Spare parts, consumables and accessories approved by us for use
with the product can be found at your local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.com
3.5 Automatic filter cleaning
The vacuum cleaner is equipped with an automatic filter cleaning system that removes
most of the dust adhering to the filter element.
The filter cleaning system can be switched off by pressing the "Automatic filter cleaning
ON/OFF" button and switched back on by pressing the button again.
Status
LED lights.
LED doesn't light.
The filter cleaning system is activated automatically each time the vacuum cleaner is
switched on.
The filter element is cleaned automatically by a blast of air (a pulsating noise is heard).
Note
In order to achieve continuously high suction performance in system applications
(especially grinding and sanding, cutting and slitting) or when picking up large
quantities of dust, the filter cleaning system must be active.
The filter cleaning system functions only when a suction hose is connected.
3.6 Instructions for use
Accessories and how they are used
Accessories
PE VC 20 synthetic dust bag (203854)
PE VC 40 synthetic dust bag (203852)
VC 20 paper dust bag (203858)
VC 40 paper dust bag (203856)
VC 20/40 dry filter (2121386)
VC 20/40 universal filter (2121387)
VC 20/40 performance filter (2121388)
Suction hose, 27 x 3.5 m AS
Suction hose, 36 mm
Suction hose, 36 x 5 m AS
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Meaning
• The filter cleaning system is active.
• The filter cleaning system is not active.
Type of use
Working with mineral materials, wet and
dry
Working with mineral materials, wet and
dry
Working with wood
Working with wood
Dry
Universal use, wet and dry
Heavy use, wet and dry
Wet and dry
Mainly wet, not for dust
Wet and dry