Hilti VC 40 Mode D'emploi page 21

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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.
The appliance (VC 20‑UM, VC 40‑UM) is suitable for picking up dry, non-flammable dusts, liquids, wood chips or
shavings and hazardous dusts with an exposure limit value (or, respectively, with a MAK or AGW value) of ≧ 0.1 mg/m³
(dust class M). The appliance must be equipped with a suitable filter corresponding to the hazard classification of the
dusts to be picked up.
Only hazardous substances in accordance with IEC 60335-2-69 (class M) may be picked up with the VC 20‑UM or
VC 40‑UM. Picking up any other hazardous substances is not permissible.
Picking up oil or liquids with a temperature of over 60°C 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).
The appliance must not be used to pick up materials that present a risk of explosion, glowing or burning materials,
flammable materials (exception: wood chips or shavings), aggressive dusts (e.g. magnesium or aluminium dust, etc.)
or aggressive liquids (e.g. gasoline, solvents, acids, coolants or 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.
Fully loaded with the material picked up, the total weight of the VC 40 must not exceed 55 kg.
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.
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On the appliance
WARNING: This unit contains hazardous dust. Emptying
and maintenance, including the removal of the dust bag,
may only be carried out by someone who is familiar
with the unit and wearing suitable protective gear. Do
not switch on the unit until the complete filter system
has been installed and the function of the volume-flow
control has been tested.
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.:
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