ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VC 20-U/ VC 40-U wet / dry vacuum cleaner
It is essential that the operating instructions
are read before the appliance is operated for
the first time.
Always keep these operating instructions to-
gether with the appliance.
Ensure that the operating instructions are
with the appliance when it is given to other
persons.
Contents
1 General information
1.1 Safety notices and their meaning
DANGER
Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to
serious bodily 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.
NOTE
Draws attention to an instruction or other useful informa-
tion.
1 These numbers refer to the illustrations. You can
find the illustrations at the beginning of the operating
instructions.
In these operating instructions, the designation "the ap-
pliance" always refers to the VC 20/40 wet/dry vacuum
cleaners.
Parts, operating controls and indicators 1
Grip
@
Control switch
;
Catch
=
Waste material container
Page
%
Gripping areas
1
&
Hose socket
2
(
Cap for hose socket
4
)
Supply cord hooks
4
+
Vacuum cleaner top section
5
§
Filter cover
8
/
Locking clip for filter cover
9
:
Handlebar with cradle
10
·
Cradle catch
11
$
12
12
1.2 Explanation of the pictograms and other
information
Prohibition signs
Transport by
crane is not
permissible.
Warning signs
General
warning
Warning:
Warning:
caustic
electricity
substances
en
Warning:
explosive
substances
1