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3.1 Basic information concerning safety
In addition to the information relevant to safety given in
each of the sections of these operating instructions, the
following points must be strictly observed at all times.
WARNING:
Read all instructions! Failure to observe the
following instructions may lead to electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
3.2 Take the necessary precautions to make the
workplace safe
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Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
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Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated.
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Keep the working area tidy. Objects which could cause
injury should be removed from the working area. Untidi-
ness at the workplace may lead to accidents.
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Keep other persons, children in particular, outside the
working area.
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Do not permit other persons to touch the appliance
or the extension cord.
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Avoid unusual body positions. Work from a secure
stance and stay in balance at all times.
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Wear non-slip boots or shoes.
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To avoid tripping and falling when working, always lead
the supply cord, extension cord and extraction hose
away to the rear.
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Do not transport the appliance by crane.
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Ensure that the appliance is switched off before insert-
ing the supply cord plug in the mains socket.
3.3 General safety precautions
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Operate the appliance only as directed and only when
it is in faultless condition.
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Never leave the appliance unsupervised.
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Ensure that the appliance is switched off before insert-
ing the supply cord plug in the mains socket.
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Take the surrounding conditions into account. Do not
expose the appliance to rain or snow and do not use
it in damp or wet areas. Do not use the appliance where
there is a risk of fire or explosion.
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Do not use the appliance for purposes for which it was
not intended.
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To avoid risk of injury, use only original Hilti acces-
sories and ancillary equipment. Use of accessories or
items of auxiliary equipment other than those listed
in the operating instructions may present a risk of per-
sonal injury.
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When not in use, the appliance must be stored in a dry
place, locked up or out of reach of children.
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Disconnect the supply cord plug from the socket when
the appliance is not in use (e.g. during pauses between
work), before maintenance and before changing the
filter.
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Switch the appliance off before transporting it.
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Check the appliance for possible damage. Protective
devices and any parts that may have suffered slight
damage should be checked for correct operation and
functionality before further use of the appliance. Safe-
ty devices or other parts that are found to be damaged
must be replaced or repaired properly by an autho-
rized repair workshop unless otherwise indicated in
the operating instructions.
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Check that the filter is mounted in the correct position.
3.3.1 Mechanical hazards
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Follow the instructions concerning care and mainte-
nance.
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Check whether parts have suffered damage and that
all moving parts function faultlessly without sticking.
All parts must be fitted correctly and fulfil all of the con-
ditions necessary to ensure faultless operation of the
appliance.
3.3.2 Electrical hazards
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Protect yourself from electric shocks. Avoid body con-
tact with earthed objects, e.g. pipes and radiators.
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Check the condition of the appliance’s supply cord at
regular intervals. The supply cord should be replaced
by a trained electrical specialist if damage is found.
Also regularly check the condition of extension cords
and replace these if damage is found.
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Check the condition of the appliance including the sup-
ply cord and extension cord as well as the plug con-
nections. Do not operate the appliance if damage is
found, if the appliance is not complete or if its controls
cannot be operated faultlessly.
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Do not touch the supply cord in the event of it becom-
ing damaged while working. Disconnect the supply
cord plug from the socket.
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Damaged switches must be replaced at a Hilti service
center. Do not use the appliance if it cannot be switched
off and on properly.
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The appliance should be repaired only by a trained
electrical specialist (Hilti service center) using origi-
nal Hilti spare parts. Failure to observe this point my
result in a risk of accident to the user.
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Do not use the supply cord for purposes for which it
is not intended. Do not pull the plug out of the sock-
et by pulling the supply cord.
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Do not expose the supply cord to heat, oil or sharp
edges.
3. Specific safety rules and symbols
Printed: 07.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5071299 / 000 / 00