Description; Use Of The Product As Directed - Hilti VC 20-U-Y Manual De Instrucciones

2 Description

2.1 Use of the product as directed

The appliance is a universal industrial vacuum cleaner with an effective filter cleaning system for
dry dust. It is suitable for wet and dry vacuum cleaning applications.
The appliance can be powered by the electric mains supply or operated cordlessly using Hilti
36V Li‑ion batteries. When powered by the electric mains supply, the appliance can be used
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simultaneously as a charging station for all Hilti Li‑ion batteries (14V/22V/36V). When the adapter
plate and pushbar are fitted (accessories), the vacuum cleaner can be used as a trolley to
transport up to three Hilti toolboxes.
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
cutters, rotary hammers and dry cutting core bits.
The VC 20‑UM‑Y and VC 40‑UM‑Y are suitable for picking up dry and non-flammable dusts,
liquids, wood chips or shavings, mineral dusts containing quartz and hazardous dusts with
exposure limit values (e.g. MAK or AGW values) ≧0.1 mg/m³ (dust class M as per IEC/EN
60335-2-69).
Picking up any other hazardous substances is not permissible.
Picking up oil or liquids with a temperature of over 60°C is not permissible.
When picking up dusts with an exposure limit value, steps must be taken to ensure adequate
air exchange in the room if the exhaust air from the appliance is released into the room (please
observe the locally applicable regulations).
The appliance must not be used to pick up materials that present a risk of explosion, glowing
or burning materials, flammable materials (exception: wood chips or shavings), aggressive dusts
(e.g. magnesium or aluminium dust, etc.) or aggressive liquids (e.g. gasoline, solvents, acids,
coolants or lubricants, etc.).
Do not operate the appliance when laid on its side (always operate in upright position).
The total weight of the appliance including the waste material picked up must not exceed 80 kg.
Do not stand on the appliance (do not use as a substitute for a ladder).
Do not use the appliance for continuous, stationary operation in automatic or semi-automatic
systems.
The operating personnel must be instructed on how to use the appliance prior to beginning work,
they must be informed of any hazards associated with the materials to be picked up and they
must be familiar with the correct procedures for safe disposal of these materials.
Underwater use is not permissible.
Use of the appliance to clean down persons or animals is not permissible.
Use an antistatic suction hose in order to avoid electrostatic effects.
This appliance is suitable for commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops,
offices and by rental companies.
Working on materials hazardous to the health (e.g. asbestos) is not permissible.
The working environment may be as follows: construction site, workshop, renovation, conversion
or new construction.
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.
Modification of the appliance or tampering with its parts is not permissible.
Observe the safety rules and operating instructions for the accessories used.
To avoid hazards, use only the approved batteries and chargers.
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