Safety Instructions - Hilti VC 40 Manual De Instrucciones

Information about the appliance and its applications
Protection class
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5 Safety instructions

5.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE US-
ING THIS APPLIANCE! Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
a) In addition to the information relevant to safety
given in each of the sections of these operating
instructions, the following points must be strictly
observed at all times.
b) Read all instructions! Failure to follow all instruc-
tions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
c) Before use of the appliance together with a power
tool, the operating instructions for the power tool
must be read carefully and all safety instructions
observed.
d) Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
e) WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock -
Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
f) Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
g) Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
h) Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If ap-
pliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
i) Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
j) Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the plug, not the cord.
k) Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
l)
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
m) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
n) Turn off all controls before unplugging.
o) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
p) Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.
q) Do not pick up anything that is burning or smok-
ing, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
r) Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
Protection class I (earthed)
IP X4 protection against sprayed water
5.2 Requirements to be met by users
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the appliance.
Do not use the appliance while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating appliances
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
c) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
d) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
e) The machine is intended for professional use.
f) The machine may be operated, serviced and re-
paired only by authorized, trained personnel. This
personnel must be informed of any special haz-
ards that may be encountered.
5.3 Proper organization of the work area
a) Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
b) Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated. Ex-
posure to dust at a poorly ventilated workplace may
result in damage to the health.
c) Keep the workplace tidy. Objects which could
cause injury should be removed from the work-
ing area. Untidiness at the workplace can lead to
accidents.
d) Store appliances out of reach of children when
not n use. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the appliance or these instructions to operate it.
Appliances are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Keep children and other persons away from the
area while the appliance is in use. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmo-
f)
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Electric appliances cause
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
g) Do not allow other persons to touch the appliance
or the extension cord.
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