Flex VLP 18 Original Operating Instructions page 19

VLP 18
If devices are provided for the connection
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of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Removal of dust can reduce dust-
related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent

use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Do not force the power tool. Use the

correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch
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does not turn on and off easily. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power

source and/or remove the battery, if
detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintainpower tools. Check for
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misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
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Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool

bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry
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clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do
not allow for safe handling and control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
Safety instructions for vacuum lifter
Do not deliberately try to rip the load off
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with extreme force. There is a risk of the
load crushing feet and hands and
damaging the object and tool.
Do not lift objects weighing more than
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170 kg (375 lbs). There is a risk the weight
can fall off.
Risk of load crushing feet and hands and
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damaging the object and tool. Do not
shake the tool while lifting, moving and
placing objects. Do not swing or shake the
load while lifting, moving and placing
objects. Do not use the tool when the seal
is worn out. Lift and carry the load with
uniform speed without sudden sharp and
strong movements.
Do not use the tool while the battery is low.
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There is a risk of injury and damage to the
materials being lifted.
If the sealing force begins to noticeably
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decrease while the battery is fully charged,
check the rubber foam seal for wear and
tear or damage. Do not attempt to lift
anything with the tool until you have
replaced the seal.
Use caution when lifting large thin flexible
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sheets, like drywall, cardboard, plastic,
plywood, thin sheet metal etc. Thin sheets
bend and flex and can unexpectedly
change curvature above their limit and
detach.
Do not attach the tool to surfaces with

visible puddles ofwater. Internal
components are not waterproof. If water is
sucked into the air ducts it can cause
permanent damage to the tool. The tool is
not waterproof and therefore extreme
caution should be taken when using it in
the rain or wet conditions.
Do not drop the tool from heights above
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1.5 meter above the ground (chest level).
If dropped by accident, inspect the seal
side lips for damage.
Do not place heavy objects on topof the

tool.
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