VLP 18
Contents
Symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . 17
Symbols on the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . 17
Noise and vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Disposal information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . 29
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . 29
Exemption from liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Symbols used in this manual
WARNING!
Denotes impending danger. Non-
observance of this warning may result in
death or extremely severe injuries.
CAUTION!
Denotes a potentially hazardous situation.
Non-observance of this warning may result
in injury or damage to property.
NOTE
Denotes hints on use and important
information.
Symbols on the device
Before switching on, read the
operating manual.
Wear protective gloves!
Wear eye protective!
Disposal information for the old tool
(see page 29).
Important safety information
WARNING!
Before using the power tool, read the
following and act accordingly:
These operating instructions
–
The "General safety instructions" for
–
handling power tools in the enclosed
booklet (leaflet no.: 315.915)
The currently valid site rules and
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regulations for the prevention of
accidents
This power tool is state of the art and has
been assembled in accordance with the
acknowledged safety regulations. In spite of
this, the power tool may pose a danger to
life and limb of the user or a third party when
in use, or the power tool or other items could
become damaged. The power tool may be
operated only
for its intended use,
–
in perfect working order.
–
Faults which compromise safety must be
repaired immediately.
Intended use
The rechargeable vacuum lifter VLP 18 is
designed for:
– commercial use in trade and industry
– lifting, moving and positioning items such
as tiles, slabs, drywall panels, glass and
furniture with a maximum weight of 130 kg
– use with dry, rough and lightly porous
material
The rechargeable vacuum lifter VLP 18 is
not designed for:
– as a loose load handling attachment for
cranes, hoists or other hand-guided
manipulators,
– climbing or securing the human body in
any way
– climbing or carrying the weight of a person
– lifting, moving or positioning items made
of very porous, soft/flexible or crumbly
material, e.g. simple cardboard boxes,
polystyrene, dry-cast paving slabs,
pressed sand or poor quality concrete.
WARNING!
Use of the tool for climbing or any other non-
intended application can result in injuries or
fatality.
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