4 versions unless explicitly stated that it Ensure that the operating instruc- refers only to the VC 20‑UM / VC 40‑UM. tions are with the appliance when it is given to other persons.
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...
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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).
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2.7 Use of accessories Accessories Type of use PE VC 20/40 plastic dust bag Working with mineral materials, wet and dry VC 20/ VC 40 paper dust bag Working with wood...
Wet and dry Suction hose, 36 x 5m AS Specially for dry use With the VC 20‑UM and the VC 40‑UM, use of one of the following accessories is mandatory: plastic dust bag, paper dust bag or filter fleece. 3 Accessories Spare parts, tools and accessories are available through Hilti sales channels.
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Rated power input 1,100 W 1,200 W Max. air flow rate, 61 l/s 61 l/s VC 20‑U / VC 40‑U Max. air flow rate, 135 m³/h 145 m³/h VC 20‑UM / VC 40‑UM Max. vacuum, 23 kPa 23 kPa C 20‑U / VC 40‑U...
5 Safety instructions free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that 5.1 Basic information concerning safety may reduce air flow. a) In addition to the information relevant to safety given in each of the sections of 5.3 Proper organization of the work area these operating instructions, the follow- ing points must be strictly observed at all times.
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m) Check to ensure that the appliance is replacement parts. This will ensure that switched off before plugging the supply the safety of the appliance is maintained. cord into a power outlet. l) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, storing...
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Hilti service center if damage is found. the appliance. Check extension cords at regular inter- r) Connectors on mains power cables,...
dusts, wood chips or shavings and hazard- the dust bag (e.g. pointed or sharp ob- ous substances with an exposure limit value jects). of ≧0.1mg/m³. The vacuum cleaner must be equipped with a filter suitable for the 5.8 Thermal hazard classification of the dusts to be Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up picked up.
3. Remove the accessories and packaging 6.3 Power conditioner from the waste material container. CAUTION NOTE Use the class M version for picking When placing the power conditioner in the up dusts with an exposure limit value of ≧ cradle check that the power outlet faces 0.1 mg/m³.
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Before using the appliance to pick up dry dust, tool power outlet especially dust from mineral materials, always check to ensure that the correct dust bag (Hilti NOTE accessory) is fitted in the container. The ma- Check that the appliance is switched off before...
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NOTE 4. Carefully remove the paper dust bag col- If possible, use a Hilti PES filter element. lar from the adapter and remove the filter fleece. If foaming occurs, switch the appliance off 5. Close the slider at the dust bag collar (place immediately and empty the container.
4. Coil up the supply cord and hang it on the 2. Lift the vacuum cleaner top section away hook. from the waste material container and 5. Empty the container and clean the appli- place it on a level surface. ance by wiping it with a damp cloth.
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A vacuum cleaner of the class M must be sub- Check the cut-out contacts and clean them jected to a technical inspection by Hilti Service with a brush if necessary (if dirty). or a trained person at least once a year to check, for example, for damage to the filter, 8.5 Closing the appliance...
Set the switch to the correct diameter setting don’t corres- hose diameter setting. pond. See section: 7.1 Hose diameter setting (VC 20‑UM/ VC 40‑UM) Dust is blown out of the The filter element is not fitted Remove the filter element and appliance.
10 Disposal Most of the materials from which Hilti power tools or appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, Hilti has already made arrangements for taking back your old power tools or appliances for recycling.
11 Manufacturer’s warranty Hilti warrants that the tool supplied is free of Additional claims are excluded, unless strin- defects in material and workmanship. This war- gent national rules prohibit such exclusion. ranty is valid so long as the tool is operated and...