Care And Maintenance; Changing The Filter Element - Hilti VC 40 Mode D'emploi

4. Coil up the supply cord and hang it on the
hook.
5. Empty the container and clean the appli-
ance by wiping it with a damp cloth.
6. Coil up the suction hose.
7. Store the appliance in a secure, dry place
where it is inaccessible to unauthorized
users.
7.8 Emptying the waste material container
CAUTION
To avoid injury, remove the power condi-
tioner and any loose accessories from their
attachment points before emptying the con-
tainer and before transporting the vacuum
cleaner.
7.8.1 Emptying dry dust from the waste
material container
7.8.1.1 Before emptying the waste
material container, proceed as
follows:
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the
power outlet.

8 Care and maintenance

CAUTION
For vacuum cleaners of the class M, please
note: CAUTION: This appliance contains
harmful dust. The vacuum cleaner may be
emptied (including disposal of the dust
container) or serviced only by trained
persons wearing the appropriate protective
equipment. Do not operate the appliance if
the filter system is incomplete.
8.1 Automatic filter element 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.
NOTE
Do not use compressed air to clean the fil-
ter element. This may cause tears in the filter
material.
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2. Lift the vacuum cleaner top section away
from the waste material container and
place it on a level surface.
7.8.1.2 After emptying the waste material
container, proceed as follows:
CAUTION
When fitting the top section of the vacuum
cleaner, take care to avoid pinching your
fingers or damaging the supply cord.
Fit the vacuum cleaner top section onto the
waste material container and close the two
catches.
7.8.2 Emptying the waste material
container when no dust bag is fitted
(collecting liquids)
NOTE
The material collected must be disposed of in
accordance with the applicable regulations.
1. Hold the container by the grip areas
provided and tip it over to empty out its
contents.
2. Clean the edge of the waste material con-
tainer with a damp cloth.
NOTE
The condition of the filter will deteriorate with
use. It should be replaced at least every 6
months and more frequently if the appliance is
subject to heavy use.
The appliance is equipped with a filter clean-
ing system which removes most of the dust
adhering to the filter element.
The filter element is cleaned automatically by a
blast of air (a pulsating noise is heard).
NOTE
The filter element cleaning system functions
only when a suction hose is connected.

8.2 Changing the filter element

CAUTION
Never use the appliance without a filter ele-
ment.
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