Hilti VC 20L-X, Original Operating Instructions, Page: 17 / 128

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• Replace damaged extension cords.
• When working outdoors, use only extension cords that are approved and correspondingly marked for
this application.
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
Select the dust bag that is best suited to the material to be collected (mineral, wood) and the nature
of the application (dry/wet). → See the section headed “Instructions for use”
1. Open the two catches.
2. Lift the suction head off the waste material container.
3. Remove the accessories from the waste material container and packaging.
4. Insert a dust bag in accordance with the instructions.
5. Fit the suction head on to the waste material container and close the two catches.
6. Check to ensure that the suction head is fitted correctly and secured.
7. Connect the suction hose.
6.2 Inserting a premium dust bag 2
Sharp pointed objects could pierce through the dust bag.
Check that no objects have pierced through the dust bag.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
2. Open the 2 catches.
3. Lift the suction head off the waste material container.
4. Insert the premium dust bag into the waste material container.
5. Make sure that the adapter engages correctly and that the dust bag does not project past the edge of
the waste material container.
6. Position the suction head on top of the waste material container.
7. Close the 2 catches.
8. Check to ensure that the suction head is fitted correctly and secured.
9. Connect the suction hose.
6.3 Changing dust bag (plastic) 3
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
2. Open the 2 catches.
3. Lift the suction head off the waste material container.
4. If applicable, remove the full plastic dust bag.
5. Insert a new dust bag (plastic) into the waste material container and fold the dust bag down over the
edge of the waste material container all round.
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The holes in the dust bag must be in the inside of the waste material container.
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Use the black line to position the dust bag correctly relative to the edge of the waste material
container.
6. Position the suction head on top of the waste material container.