Important Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions; Personal Safety - Hilti VC 20­U Manual De Instrucciones

2 Safety
2.1 Warnings
The purpose of warnings
Warnings alert persons to hazards that occur when handling or using the product.
Description of the key words used
DANGER
Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to serious personal injury or fatality.
WARNING
Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to serious
personal injury or fatality.
CAUTION
Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to slight personal
injury or damage to the equipment or other property.
2.2 Safety instructions

2.2.1 Important safety instructions

WARNING! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. Failure to
follow all the instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE.

2.2.2 General safety instructions

In addition to the safety instructions given in the various sections of these operating
instructions, the following points must be strictly observed at all times.
▶ Read all the instructions. Failure to follow all the instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
▶ If the appliance is used in conjunction with an electric tool, read and follow the
operating instructions for the electric tool and all the warnings.
▶ Modification of the appliance is not permitted.
▶ Use the right appliance for the job. Do not use the appliance for purposes for
which it was not intended. Use it only as directed and when in faultless condition.
▶ Before beginning work with the appliance, find out how to operate it correctly
and about any hazards associated with the materials it will be picking up and
how these materials can be disposed of.
▶ Take the influences of the surrounding area into account. Do not use the
appliance where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
▶ The appliance may only be used by persons who are familiar with it, have been
trained on how to use it safely and who understand the resulting hazards. The
appliance is not intended for use by children.
▶ Store appliances in a secure place when not in use. When not in use, appliances
must be stored in a dry, high place or locked away out of reach of children.

2.2.3 Personal safety

▶ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when working with
the product. Do not use the vacuum cleaner while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
the appliance may result in serious personal injury.
▶ The user and any other persons in the vicinity must wear suitable eye protection,
a hard hat, ear protection, protective gloves, safety footwear and breathing
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