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This Product is Certified Ce produit est homologué Producto homologado por Este produto está registrado Printed: 08.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5129763 / 000 / 01...
ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VC 20‑U/ VC 40‑U wet / dry vacuum cleaner 1 These numbers refer to the corresponding It is essential that the operating in- illustrations. The illustrations can be found on structions are read before the appli- the fold-out cover pages. Keep these pages ance is operated for the first time.
Fully loaded with the material picked up, the total weight of the VC 20 must not exceed 37 kg (81.57) lb. Fully loaded with the material picked up, the total weight of the VC 40 must not exceed 55 kg (121.25) lb.
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Observe the information printed in the operating instructions concerning operation, care and maintenance. To avoid the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti tools and accessories. The appliance and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used not as directed.
Suction hose, 36 x 5m AS Specially for dry use VC 20/40 HEPA filter element Wet and dry 3 Accessories Spare parts, tools and accessories are available through Hilti sales channels. Designation Item number, description PE VC 20 plastic dust bag 203854...
4 Technical data Right of technical changes reserved. Appliance VC 20‑U VC 40‑U Rated voltage 120 V 120 V Mains frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz Weight 12.9 kg (28.44 lb) 14.6 kg (32.19 lb) Dimensions 505 mm (19.88") x 380 mm 505 mm (19.88") x 380 mm...
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g) Use only as described in this manual. safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing Use only manufacturer’s recommended protection used for appropriate conditions attachments. will reduce personal injuries. h) Do not use with damaged cord or plug. d) If devices are provided for the connec- If appliance is not working as it should, tion of dust extraction and collection fa- has been dropped, damaged, left out-...
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j) Always lead the supply cord, the exten- e) CAUTION - Store appliances in a secure sion cord and the suction hose away to place when not in use.When not in use, ap- the rear when working. This will help to pliances must be stored in a dry, high place prevent tripping while working.
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Hilti service center if damage is found. tion. Check extension cords at regular inter- n) Do not pull the wheels of the vacuum vals and replace them if found to be dam- cleaner over the supply cord.
Dirty or dusty appli- the dust bag (e.g. pointed or sharp ob- ances should thus be checked at a Hilti jects). service center at regular intervals, espe- cially if used frequently for working on 5.8 Thermal...
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4. Fit the vacuum cleaner top section onto CAUTION the waste material container. Always check to ensure that the vacuum 5. Close the two catches. cleaner is standing securely. Engage the 6. Check to ensure that the vacuum cleaner castor brakes. top section is fitted correctly and secured.
8. Fit the vacuum cleaner top section onto especially dust from mineral materials, always the waste material container. check to ensure that the correct dust bag (Hilti 9. Close the two catches. accessory) is fitted in the container. The mate- rial collected can then be disposed of cleanly 7.2.2 Changing the plastic dust bag 4...
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If possible, use a separate filter element for wet material container applications. NOTE 7.5.1.1 Before emptying the waste If possible, use a Hilti PES filter element. material container, proceed as follows: If foaming occurs, switch the appliance off 1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the immediately and empty the container.
8 Care and maintenance 2. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the 8.1 Automatic filter element cleaning power outlet. NOTE 3. Open the two catches. Do not attempt to clean the filter element by 4. Lift the vacuum cleaner top section away knocking it against a hard object and do not from the waste material container and use pointed instruments.
If neces- bags and disposed of in compliance with the sary, the appliance should be repaired by Hilti applicable disposal regulations. Service. 8.7 Maintenance 8.8 Checking the appliance after care and...
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...