Personal Protective Equipment; Before Use - Hilti VC 20‑U Manual Original

q) Connectors on mains power cables, ex-
tension cords or supply cords must pro-
vide protection from sprayed water.
r) Grip the plug when unplugging the supply
cord (do not pull or tug at the supply
cord).
s) Never pull the vacuum cleaner by the
supply cord to a new working position.
t) Never operate the appliance when it is
dirty or wet. Dust (especially dust from
conductive materials) or dampness ad-
hering to the surface of the appliance
may, under unfavorable conditions, lead
to electric shock. Dirty or dusty appli-
ances should thus be checked at a Hilti
service center at regular intervals, espe-
cially if used frequently for working on
conductive materials.
u) Check to ensure that the supply cord
does not lie in a puddle of water.
v) Do not use the power outlet or acces-
sories when the hands are wet.
5.7 Material picked up
a) Do not use the appliance to pick up
flammable or explosive dusts (magne-
sium or aluminium dust etc.) or dusts
which present a health hazard.
b) Do not use the appliance to pick up
flammable, explosive or aggressive liq-
uids (coolants and lubricants, gasoline,
solvents, acids (pH<5), alkalis (pH>12.5)
etc.)

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CAUTION
The mains voltage must comply with the
specification given on the type identification
c) Switch the appliance off immediately if
foam or liquids escape from it.
d) Avoid contact with alkaline or acidic liq-
uids. If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. In the event of the liquid com-
ing into contact with the eyes, rinse the
eyes with plenty of water and consult a
doctor.
e) Wear protective gloves when using the
vacuum cleaner to pick up hot materials
with a max. temperature of 60°C.
f) Do not pick up objects or materials that
could cause injury by piercing through
the dust bag (e.g. pointed or sharp ob-
jects).
5.8 Thermal
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up
hot materials with a temperature of over
60°C (glowing cigarettes, hot ash, etc.).

5.9 Personal protective equipment

a) The user and any other persons in the
vicinity must wear ANSI Z87.1 approved
eye protection, a hard hat, ear protec-
tion, protective gloves, safety footwear
and respiratory protection (P2) while the
appliance is in use or during servicing.
b) When working with mineral drilling slurry,
wear protective clothing and avoid skin
contact with the slurry (pH>9: caustic).
plate. Ensure that the appliance is discon-
nected from the electric supply.
DANGER
Connect the appliance only to properly
earthed/grounded power sources.
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