ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VC 20-U/ VC 40-U wet / dry vacuum
cleaner
It is essential that the operating in-
structions are read before the appli-
ance is operated for the first time.
Always keep these operating in-
structions together with the appli-
ance.
Ensure that the operating instruc-
tions are with the appliance when it
is given to other persons.
Contents
1 General information
1 General information
1.1 Safety notices and their meaning
DANGER
Draws attention to imminent danger that will
lead to serious bodily injury or fatality.
WARNING
Draws attention to a potentially dangerous sit-
uation that could lead to serious personal injury
or fatality.
CAUTION
Draws attention to a potentially dangerous sit-
uation that could lead to slight personal injury
or damage to the equipment or other property.
1 These numbers refer to the corresponding
illustrations. The illustrations can be found on
the fold-out cover pages. Keep these pages
open while studying the operating instructions.
In these operating instructions, the designation
"the appliance" always refers to the VC 20/40
wet/dry vacuum cleaners.
Parts, operating controls and indicators 1
Grip
@
Control switch
;
Catch
=
Waste material container
%
Gripping areas
Page
&
1
Hose socket
(
Cap for hose socket
2
)
4
Supply cord hooks
+
5
Vacuum cleaner top section
5
§
Filter cover
9
/
Locking clip for filter cover
11
:
Handlebar with cradle
13
·
Cradle catch
14
$
15
16
NOTE
Draws attention to an instruction or other useful
information.
1.2 Explanation of the pictograms and
other information
Prohibition signs
Transport by
crane is not
permissible.
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