Care And Maintenance - Hilti VC 300-17 X Manuel

2. Take the draining hose out of the holder.
3. Lay the draining hose on the ground or floor.
◁ The waste water drains away.
7 Care, maintenance, transport and storage

7.1 Care and maintenance

WARNING
Danger of electric shock! Carrying out care and maintenance while the supply cord is connected to
the power outlet presents a risk of serious injuries including burns.
▶ Always unplug the supply cord before carrying out all care and maintenance tasks.
Care
• Carefully remove stubborn dirt from the tool.
• Clean the air vents carefully with a dry brush.
• Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as
they can attack the plastic parts.
Maintenance
WARNING
Danger of electric shock! Improper repairs to electrical components may lead to serious injuries
including burns.
▶ Repairs to the electrical section of the tool or appliance may be carried out only by trained electrical
specialists.
• At regular intervals, check all visible parts and the controls for signs of damage and make sure that they
all function correctly.
• Do not operate the power tool if signs of damage are found or if parts malfunction. Have damage repaired
immediately by Hilti Service.
• After cleaning and maintenance, refit all guards or protective devices and check that they function
correctly.
Note
To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables. Spare
parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your
local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.com
7.2 Automatic filter cleaning
Note
Do not attempt to clean the filter element by knocking it against a hard object and do not use pointed
instruments. This will reduce the life of the filter element.
Do not use compressed air to clean the filter element. This may cause tears in the filter material.
The condition of the filter element deteriorates with use.
▶ Replace the filter element at least every six months.
▶ However, if used intensively, the filter element should be replaced more often.
7.3 Fitting/changing the filter element
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
2. Open the filter cover catches.
3. Open the filter cover.
4. Carefully remove the filter element, gripping it at the areas provided in the holder.
5. Clean the sealing surface with a cloth.
6. Fit the new filter element.
7. Close the filter cover by flipping the cover catch forward.
8. Close the filter cover catch.
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Printed: 22.02.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5334131 / 000 / 00
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