Electrical safety
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Do not expose the product to rain or moisture. Water entering an electric device will increase the risk of electric shock.
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Never operate the product when it is dirty or wet. Dust (especially dust from conductive materials) or dampness on the surface of the product
may, under unfavorable conditions, lead to electric shock. Have dirtied or dusty products checked at regular intervals by Hilti Service,
especially if they are used frequently for working on conductive materials.
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Before carrying out care and maintenance work, changing filters or accessories or leaving the product temporarily out of use (e.g. for work
breaks), disconnect the product from the primary power supply (disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet, remove the battery).
This safety precaution prevents the product from starting accidentally.
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Use an antistatic suction hose in order to avoid electrostatic effects.
Careful handling and use of the product
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Never leave the product unattended.
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Operate the vacuum cleaner only with the main filter installed and intact. Always check the filter prior to each use of the vacuum cleaner.
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Protect the product from frost.
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Check the product and its accessories for any damage. Guards, safety devices and any slightly damaged parts must be checked carefully
to ensure that they function faultlessly and as intended. Check that moving parts function faultlessly, without sticking, and that no parts are
damaged. All parts must be fitted correctly and fulfill all conditions necessary for correct operation of the product.
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Have your product repaired only by qualified, skilled personnel, using only genuine Hilti spare parts. This ensures that the safety of the
product is maintained.
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Do not transport the product by crane or with other hoists.
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Do not stand on the product (do not use it as a substitute for a ladder).
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Clean the water level limiting device regularly with a brush, in accordance with the instructions, and check it for signs of damage.
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Always activate the filter cleaning system when vacuuming up hazardous dusts, especially when the appliance is used in combination with
power tools that generate dust.
The material vacuumed up
Depending on the version, Hilti vacuum cleaners and dust extractors are classified for certain dust classes as belonging to dust class L, M or H
in accordance with EN 60335-2-69. Depending on the version, dusts only up to the stated dust class can be vacuumed up with this product.
Observe the specific national directives on dust classifications and the correct procedures for dealing with dusts that are hazardous to health.
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Before starting work, always check the hazard class of harmful dust that can be produced in working operations. Materials harmful to health
such as asbestos and lead are explicitly not included in the intended use of the product and working with them is not permitted
you work with materials containing lead or asbestos nevertheless, the manufacturer's warranty for your product is voided.
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Switch the vacuum cleaner off immediately if foam or liquids escape from it.
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When working with mineral drilling slurry, wear protective clothing and avoid skin contact with the slurry (pH > 9: caustic).
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Avoid contact with alkaline or acidic liquids. If contact accidentally occurs, rinse with water. In the event of the liquid coming into contact
with the eyes, rinse the eyes with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
Description
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Product overview
Transport handle
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Control switch
;
Holder for backpack (optional)
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Suction head
%
Discharged-air outlet
&
Container cover latch
(
Waste material container
)
(Illustration showing example with VC 3/4-T8)
Intended use
The product described is a cordless vacuum cleaner and is designed for the commercial sector, e.g. for use on construction sites, in hotels,
schools, hospitals, factories, stores and offices, and by rental companies. It is designed for applications in the wet and dry sectors.
Use of the product to clean down persons or animals is not permissible. Underwater use is not permissible.
The products described here meet the requirements of the OSHA 1926.1153 Regulation, Table 1.
This product is approved for the following applications:
• Wet and/or dry cleaning of wall and floor surfaces
• Vacuuming up nonflammable dusts, wood chips and wood dust.
• Vacuuming up small quantities of dust from Hilti diamond grinders, cut-off saws, rotary hammer drills and core drilling machines using
dry-cutting core bits, and wood chips
• Vacuuming up liquid mediums up to a temperature of max. 60 °C (140 °F).
For this product, use only Hilti Nuron lithium-ion batteries of the B 22 series. For optimum performance, Hilti recommends the batteries
stated in the table at the end of these operating instructions for this product.
For these batteries, use only Hilti chargers of the type series stated in the table at the end of these operating instructions.
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Intake fitting (suction hose)
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Display and control panel
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Blanking cover for wireless module (optional)
/
Battery compartment
:
Battery release button
∙
Battery status indicator
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