6.1
Use of class M vacuum cleaners
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DANGER
Risk of injury. Class L, class M and class H vacuum cleaners contain dust that is hazardous to health.
▶ Emptying and maintenance, including disposal of the dust collection container, may be carried out only
by trained and qualified specialists. Wear the appropriate protective equipment.
▶ Before removing the vacuum cleaner from an area contaminated with hazardous substances, use the
vacuum cleaner to clean off its own exterior, wipe it clean or place it in a sealed bag or container. As
all parts of the appliance must be considered to be contaminated, suitable measures to avoid spreading
the dust must be implemented before these parts are removed from the hazardous area.
▶ Never operate the vacuum cleaner without the complete filter system fitted.
6.2
Setting the hose diameter
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1. When picking up dry, non flammable dust which has an exposure limit value, or when picking up wood
chips or shavings, adjust the hose diameter setting switch to the correct diameter setting → page 26 for
the suction hose used.
2. Set the switch to the smallest hose diameter if you are using the vacuum cleaner with a Hilti hollow drill
bit system.
6.3
Corded operation without use of the electric tool power outlet
1. Check that the switch on the appliance is in the "OFF" position off before plugging the supply cord into
a power outlet.
2. Plug the vacuum cleaner's supply cord into the power outlet.
3. Turn the control switch to the "ON" position.
6.4
Corded operation with use of the electric tool power outlet
The power outlet on the appliance is to be used only for powering electric tools directly from the
vacuum cleaner.
The operating instructions and safety instructions for the electric tool plugged into the power outlet on
the vacuum cleaner must be observed.
1. Unplug the vacuum cleaner's supply cord from the power outlet.
2. Check that the maximum power drawn by the electric tool is below the maximum permissible output of
the power outlet on the vacuum cleaner (please refer to the "Technical data" section of the operating
instructions and information printed at the power outlet on the appliance).
3. Check to ensure that the electric tool is switched off before plugging its supply cord into the power outlet.
4. Plug the electric tool's supply cord into the power outlet on the vacuum cleaner.
5. Plug the vacuum cleaner's supply cord into the power outlet.
6. Turn the control switch to the "Auto" position.
7. Switch on the power tool.
The vacuum cleaner will continue to run for a short time after switching off the electric tool in order
to ensure that all dust is removed from the suction hose.
6.5
Cordless operation without use of the electric tool power outlet
The vacuum cleaner operates with either one or two batteries installed. With one battery only half the
runtime is available.
1. Insert at least one Hilti 36V Ah Liion battery into a battery compartment.
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