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Mirka 412 / 415 / 415 M
1 Important safety instructions
Symbols used to mark
instructions Before using the
vacuum cleaner,
always read the
operating in-
structions and
keep them read-
ily available.
This symbol is
used to mark
safety instructions
that must be ob-
served to prevent
damage to the
vacuum cleaner and its perform-
ance.
This symbol is
used to mark
safety instructions
that must be ob-
served to prevent
damage to persons.
This symbol in-
dicates tips and
instructions to
simplify work and to ensure safe
operation.
For your own safety Only allow the vacuum cleaner
to be used by persons who have
been trained in its use and who
have been explicitly authorized
to use it.
Despite its simple handling the
vacuum cleaner is not suitable
for children.
The use of the vacuum cleaner
is subject to valid national regu-
lations. Besides the operating
instructions and the binding ac-
cident prevention regulations
valid in the country of use, ob-
serve recognized regulations for
safety and proper use.
Do not use any unsafe work
techniques.
Purpose and intended use The vacuum cleaners described
in this operating manual are
suitable
– for commercial use, e.g. in
hotels, schools, hospitals,
factories, shops, offices and
rental businesses.
– Mirka 412/415 : to suck up dry,
non-hazardous and non-flam-
mable dust.
– Mirka 415 M: for separation
of dust with an exposure limit
of greater than 0,1 mg/m³,
(dust class M).
The following materials should
not be picked up by the vacuum
cleaner:
– hot materials (burning ciga-
rettes, hot ash, etc.)
– flammable, explosive, ag-
gressive liquids (e.g. petrol,
solvents, acids, alkalis, etc.)
– flammable, explosive dust
(e.g. magnesium or alumini-
um dust, etc.)
When dust removers are used,
the rate at which air is ex-
changed in the room must be
adequate if the exhaust air from
the vacuum cleaner is blown into
the room (please observe regu-
lations valid in your country).
Before starting work, the operat-
ing staff must be informed on
– use of the vacuum cleaner
Transport Before transporting the dirt
tank, close all the locks.
Do not tilt the cleaner if there is
liquid in the dirt tank.
Do use a crane hook to lift the
cleaner.