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4.4 Noise and vibration information (measured in accordance with EN 60335)
The following information applies to all VC 20 and VC 40 industrial vacuum cleaners.
Emission sound pressure level (L
pA
)
73 dB(A)
Uncertainty for the sound pressure level (K
pA
)
2.5 dB(A)
Vibration emission value
< 2.5 m/s²
5 Use of extension cords
WARNING
A damaged supply cord presents a hazard!
Do not touch the supply cord or extension cord if
damaged while working. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
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Check the appliance’s supply cord at regular intervals and have it replaced by a qualified specialist
if found to be damaged.
• Use only extension cords of a type approved for the application and with conductors of adequate
cross-section. Otherwise the performance of the appliance may be affected and the cord may overheat.
• Regularly check the extension cord for damage.
• Replace damaged extension cords.
• When working outdoors, use only extension cords that are approved and correspondingly marked for
this application.
Recommended minimum conductor cross-section and maximum supply cord length for 120V supply
voltage
Cord
AWG 16
AWG 14
AWG 12
AWG 10
Conductor cross-section
1,31 mm²
2,08 mm²
3,31 mm²
5,26 mm²
Conductor cross-section
2,58 kcmil
4,11 kcmil
6,53 kcmil
10,4 kcmil
Cord length
25 m
30 m
50 m
100 m
Cord length
75 ft
100 ft
150 ft
250 ft
6 Before use
DANGER
Electrical hazards.
Fatal or serious injury may result if the vacuum cleaner is not correctly connected
to the electric supply.
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Connect the vacuum cleaner only to a properly earthed/grounded power source.
CAUTION
Risk of injury presented by the appliance running away out of control.
The vacuum cleaner may
run away out of control if the wheel brakes are not engaged.
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Engage the wheel brakes so that the vacuum cleaner stands securely.
6.1 Operating the appliance for the first time
Note
Plastic dust bag: For collecting harmless dust types:
Plastic dust bag for mineral dust or paper dust bag for wood chips:
> Class M for picking up dust types with an exposure limit value of ≥ 0.1 mg/m3
> Class L or M for picking up dust types with an exposure limit value of ≥ 1 mg/m3
1. Open the two catches.
2. Lift the vacuum cleaner top section away from the waste material container.
3. Remove the accessories and packaging from the waste material container.
4. Fit the vacuum cleaner top section onto the waste material container and close the two catches.
5. Check to ensure that the vacuum cleaner top section is fitted correctly and secured.
Printed: 25.08.2017 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5370890 / 000 / 00