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Remove the battery
pack before making
any assembly, adjustments or changing
attachments.
Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
D o n o t u s e t h i s
vacuum cleaner for
EPA Lead Based Paint Renovation,
Repair and Painting Program (RRP),
where lead may be present.
Using this
vacuum cleaner for EPA RRP program
may cause health and environmental
hazards.
D o
n o t
u s e
t o
vacuum hazardous or
t o x i c s u b s t a n c e s o r d u s t s , e . g . ,
asbestos.
The standard HEPA filter is
n o t a b l e t o c a p t u r e a l l h a z a r d o u s
p a r t i c l e s , w h i c h m a y c a u s e h e a l t h
hazards.
D o
n o t
u s e
t o
v a c u u m
c o n c r e t e
d u s t a n d / o r o t h e r m a t e r i a l s t h a t
include silica.
The filter is not able to
capture all silica dust, which may cause
health hazards.
Ensure that the work area is clean and
tidy to minimize the risk of tripping.
▶ Starting Operation
Before vacuuming, ensure that the
filter assembly is assembled securely.
O n l y u s e a n u n d a m a g e d f i l t e r ( n o
cracks, small holes, etc.).
Replace a
d a m a g e d f i l t e r i m m e d i a t e l y . S e e
“Cleaning/replacing HEPA filters”.
-
Insert battery pack (see “Inserting
And Releasing Battery Pack”). Make
sure the battery compartment cover
is securely closed.
▼ BATTERy CHARgE STATUS
INDICATOR
After activating the device, the five
green LEDs of the battery charging level
indicator
4
will light up individually
ascending and descending. Afterwards
the LEDs indicate the charging level of
the battery
20
(Fig 1).
▼ CLEANINg THE CANISTER
Clean the canister
1
after each use in
order to ensure that the vacuum cleaner
continues to perform optimally.
-
Switch the unit off and remove the
battery pack (See Inserting and
Releasing Battery Pack).
-
Unlock the latches
2
and remove the
control unit
5
(Fig. 10).
-
Shake out the canister
1
over a
suitable waste bin (Fig. 11).
-
If necessary, clean the canister with a
damp cloth. If necessary, clean the
filter (see “Cleaning/ replacing HEPA
filters”).
-
Reattach the motor unit
5
and lock
the latches
2
.
▼ CLEANINg/REPLACINg HEPA
FILTERS
Check filter period -
ically and replace if
worn out or damaged.
Using damaged
filter can lead to release of unwanted
a i r b o r n e c o n t a m i n a n t s f r o m t h e
canister.
The suction power is dependent on the
Operating Instructions
B
A
C
5
2
1
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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