Using Extension Cords; Use Of Accessories - Hilti VC 40 Manual De Instrucciones

The appliance and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when
used not as directed.
Modification of the appliance or tampering with its parts is not permissible.
2.2 The items supplied as standard include:
1 Appliance with filter element
1 Suction hose complete with hose connector,
hose sleeve and tapered adapter
1 PE VC 20 plastic dust bag
1 Paper dust bag VC 40
1 Operating instructions

2.3 Using extension cords

Use only extension cords of a type approved for the application and with conductors of adequate gauge. The appliance
may otherwise lose performance and the extension cord may overheat. Check the extension cord for damage at
regular intervals. Replace damaged extension cords.
Recommended minimum cross section and max. cord length for the VC 20/40:
Conductor cross section
Mains voltage 110-120 V
Use only extension cords equipped with an earth/ground conductor.
2.4 Using extension cords outdoors
When working outdoors, use only extension cords that are approved and correspondingly marked for this application.
2.5 Using a generator or transformer
This appliance may be powered by a generator or transformer when the following conditions are fulfilled: The unit
must provide a power output in watts of at least twice the maximum value printed on the type identification plate on
the power tool or appliance. The operating voltage must remain within +5% and -15% of the rated voltage at all times,
frequency must be in the 50 – 60 Hz range and never above 65 Hz, and the unit must be equipped with automatic
voltage regulation and starting boost.
Never operate other power tools or appliances from the generator or transformer at the same time. Switching other
power tools or appliances on and off may cause undervoltage and / or overvoltage peaks, resulting in damage to the
power tool or appliance.

2.6 Use of accessories

Accessories
PE VC 20/40 plastic dust bag
VC 20/ VC 40 paper dust bag
VC 20/40 filter fleece
VC 20/40 filter element
PES VC 20/40 filter element
Suction hose, 27 X 3.5m AS
Suction hose, 36 mm dia., static type
Suction hose, 36 x 5m AS
VC 20/40 HEPA filter element
12 AWG
150 ft
14 AWG
100 ft
Type of use
Working with mineral materials, wet and dry
Working with wood
Dry
Mainly dry
Wet and dry
Specially for dry use
Wet and dry
Specially for dry use
Wet and dry
16 AWG
50 ft
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