1.2 Explanation of the pictograms and
other information
Prohibition signs
Transport by
crane is not
permissible.
Warning signs
General
Warning:
Warning:
warning
caustic
electricity
substances
Obligation signs
Wear
Wear eye
protective
protection.
protective
clothing
Wear ear
Wear safety
protection.
shoes.
respiratory
protection!
Symbols
Read the
Return waste
operating
material for
instructions
recycling.
before use.
2 Description
2.1 Use of the product as directed
The VC 20/40 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 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.
On the appliance
WARNING: This unit contains hazardous dust.
Emptying and maintenance, including the re-
moval of the dust bag, may only be carried
out by someone who is familiar with the unit
and wearing suitable protective gear. Do not
switch on the unit until the complete filter sys-
tem has been installed and the function of the
volume-flow control has been tested.
Warning:
explosive
Location of identification data on the appli-
substances
ance
The type designation and serial number can be
found on the type identification plate on the
appliance. Make a note of this data in your op-
erating instructions and always refer to it when
making an enquiry to your Hilti representative
Wear
Wear a hard
or service department.
hat.
gloves.
Type:
Serial no.:
Wear
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