Description; Use Of The Product As Directed - Hilti VC 40 Manual De Instrucciones

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2 Description

2.1 Use of the product as directed

The VC 20/40 is a universal industrial vacuum cleaner with an effective filter cleaning system for dry dust. It is suitable
for wet and dry vacuum cleaning applications.
The appliance is suitable for collecting the slurry created by wet drilling or wet cutting operations on mineral materials
using Hilti diamond coring or Hilti diamond sawing equipment and for collecting large quantities of dry mineral dust
when working with Hilti diamond grinders and cutters, rotary hammers and dry cutting core bits.
The appliance may also be used to pick up liquid waste material.
It is suitable for picking up drilling slurry from mineral materials.
Picking up oil or liquids with a temperature of over 60°C (140°F) is not permissible.
When picking up dusts with an exposure limit value, steps must be taken to ensure adequate air exchange in the room
if the exhaust air from the appliance is released into the room (please observe the locally applicable regulations).
Do not use the appliance to pick up explosive substances or glowing, flammable, burning and aggressive dusts or
liquids (e.g. magnesium or aluminium dust, gasoline, solvents, acids, coolants and lubricants, etc.).
Do not operate the appliance when laid on its side (always operate in upright position).
Fully loaded with the material picked up, the total weight of the VC 20 must not exceed 37 kg (81.57) lb.
Fully loaded with the material picked up, the total weight of the VC 40 must not exceed 55 kg (121.25) lb.
Do not stand on the appliance (do not use as a substitute for a ladder).
Do not use the appliance for continuous, stationary operation in automatic or semi-automatic systems.
The operating personnel must be instructed on how to use the appliance prior to beginning work, they must be
informed of any hazards associated with the materials to be picked up and they must be familiar with the correct
procedures for safe disposal of these materials.
Underwater use is not permissible.
Use of the appliance to clean down persons or animals is not permissible.
Use an antistatic suction hose in order to avoid electrostatic effects.
This appliance is suitable for commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and by rental
companies.
Working on materials hazardous to the health (e.g. asbestos) is not permissible.
The working environment may be as follows: construction site, workshop, renovation, conversion or new construction.
Observe the information printed in the operating instructions concerning operation, care and maintenance.
To avoid the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti tools and accessories.
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Location of identification data on the appliance
The type designation and serial number can be found
on the type identification plate on the appliance. Make
a note of this data in your operating instructions and
always refer to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti
representative or service department.
Type:
Serial no.: