Nilfisk-Advance VHS120, Instructions For Use Manual

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VHS120
3
C438
GB
CAUTION!
The following use of the device is strictly forbidden:
■ When used in narrow areas where there is no fresh
air.
■ When the cable or plug is damaged. If appliance
is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water,
return it to an authorized service center.
■ Vacuuming liquids with machine not equipped
with specific original stopping systems.
■
Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the power
cord as a handle, do not close a door on cord, or
pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
run the appliance over the cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
■
Vacuuming the following materials:
1.
Burning materials (embers, hot ashes, lit
cigarettes, etc.).
2. Naked flames.
3. Combustible gas.
4.
Flammable liquids, aggressive fuels (gasoline,
solvents, acids, alkaline solutions, etc.).
5. Explosive dust/substances and/or ones liable
to ignite in a spontaneous way (such as
magnesium or aluminium dusts, etc.).
Note: Fraudulent use is not admitted.
Versions and variations
Versions for dust harmful for the health
Vacuum cleaners for dust harmful to health are classified
according to different dust classification, in compliance with
standard EN 60335-2-69 – Annexe AA:
■ L (low risk) suitable for separating dust with an exposure
limit value of over 1 mg/m
3
, depending on the volume
occupied; retains at least 99% of vacuumed particles;
■ M (medium risk) suitable for separating dust with an
exposure limit value not lower than 0.1 mg/m
3
; retains at
least 99.9% of vacuumed particles;
■ H (high risk) for separating all dust with an exposure
limit value lower than 0.1 mg/m
3
, depending on the
volume occupied, including carcinogenic and pathogenic
dusts, such as asbestos; retains at least 99.995% of the
vacuumed particles.
[ NOTE ]
■ In the case of dust harmful to health, contact the local
health and safety authorities, and observe national
regulations in force both during use and disposal.
■
Radioactive substances are not included in the
definition of the type of dust harmful to health described
above.
HEPA variants
This machine can be equipped with an upstream filter (HEPA).
The procedures for servicing and emptying the machine
including removing the dust container, must only be performed
by authorized personnel wearing protective clothing. Do not
use without the complete filter system in place.
CAUTION!
This machine is not suitable for vacuuming hazardous
dust.
■ In the case of dust harmful to health, contact the
local health and safety authorities, and observe
national regulations in force both during use and
disposal.
■
Radioactive substances are not included in the
definition of the type of dust harmful to health
described above.
General recommendations
CAUTION!
If an emergency situation occurs:
■ for example, accident - fault - filter breakage - fire
- etc.
Disconnect the machine from the power supply and
ask for assistance from qualified personnel.
In case the user comes into contact with the vacuumed
product, check the cautions shown on the safety
technical sheet of the product, which must be made
available from the employer.
[ NOTE ]
Check the place of work and substances tolerated for the
machine suitable for liquids.
CAUTION!
The machines must not be used or stored outdoors, or
in damp places.
Only versions with the level sensor can be used for
liquids, if not, they can only be used to vacuum dry
materials.
CAUTION!
Version for liquids.
If foam or liquid leaks out of the machine, turn it off
immediately and contact qualified personnel for
assistance.
[ NOTE ]
These devices must not be used in corrosive environment.