Symbols Used In This Manual; Safety Instructions; Symbols On The Device; For Your Safety - Flex VC 6 L MC 18.0 Gebrauchsanweisung, Originalbetriebsanleitung

VC 6 L MC 18.0

Symbols used in this manual

WARNING!
Denotes impending danger. Non-observance of this warning
may result in death or extremely severe injuries.
CAUTION!
Denotes a possibly dangerous situation. Non-observance of
this warning may result in slight injury or damage to property.
NOTE
Denotes application tips and important information.

Symbols on the device

The device is suitable for the following applications:
A device of dust category L is suitable for the collection of
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dry, non-flammable dust, liquids, wood chips and hazard-
ous dust with an exposure level of > 1 mg/m³. The device
must be fitted with a suitable filter that equates to the haz-
ard category of the dusts to be collected.
Only remove hazardous substances according to IEC/EN
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60335-2-69 (category L) using a suitable vacuum cleaner.
Using the device to collect other hazardous substances is
not permissible.

For your safety

Read instructions!
WARNING!
Before using the vacuum cleaner, please read and follow:
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these operating instructions,
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the "General safety instructions" on the handling of power
tools in the enclosed booklet (leaflet-no.: 315.915),
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the currently valid site rules and the regulations for the
prevention of accidents.
This polisher is state-of-the-art and has been constructed in
accordance with the acknowledged safety regulations.
Nevertheless, when in use, the power tool may be a danger to
life and limb of the user or a third party, or the power tool or
other property may be damaged. The polisher may be used
only
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as intended,
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in perfect working order.
Faults which impair safety must be repaired immediately.
Intended use
A series of extensive tests was carried out to ensure that this
vacuum cleaner works efficiently and safely provided it is cor-
rectly maintained and used in accordance with the instructions.
The product described here is a vacuum cleaner for commer-
cial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, factories, businesses, offices
and also in the construction industry and for the renovation of
buildings. It is suitable for dry use only.
The device is suitable for the following applications:
Collection of dry, non-flammable dust, wood chips and haz-
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ardous dust with exposure level > 1 mg/m³ (dust category L).

Safety instructions

WARNING!
Warning notice! Read all safety notices and general
instructions. Failure to observe the safety notices and other
instructions can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Keep all safety information and general instructions for later
reference.
This product is not intended to be used by persons (includ-

ing children) with physical, sensory or mental disabilities or
by persons without the relevant experience and/or knowl-
edge.
The device may only be used by persons who are familiar
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with its operation, have been trained in safe handling of the
device and understand the dangers associated with it. The
device is not designed for use by children.
Children must be supervised to ensure that the device is
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not used incorrectly. Do not allow unsupervised children to
clean the device or perform maintenance tasks on it.
Do not use water, oil, grease or cleaning agents.
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Do not use benzine or other flammable liquids for cleaning
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purposes.
When cleaning or servicing, exchanging parts and convert-
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ing the device to a different function, it is necessary to dis-
connect at least the positive terminal (B+) or negative
terminal (B-) of the rechargeable battery or adopt a similar
procedure (isolator) to safely disconnect the device from
the power supply. If there is no safety extra-low voltage
(SELV), both terminals of the battery must be disconnect-
ed.
Observe the procedure with which covers from compart-
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ments that are not dustproof have to be removed for clean-
ing.
Blower function designed
for commercial use in industry and trade. Possible applica-
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tions are cleaning large surfaces of wood chips and other
large particles by means of compressed air.
Not permitted are
Air sweeping hot, combustible or explosive materials.
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Air sweeping dust containing hazardous substances (e.g.
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hardwood flour or quartz in concrete dust) or classified as
hazardous material.
Usage and care of rechargeable batteries
The device works with the rechargeable batteries listed in the
product specifications.
Observe the special regulations and instructions for transport,
storage and use of lithium-ion batteries.
Do not expose the rechargeable batteries to high tempera-
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tures, direct sunlight or fire.
Do not dismantle, diminish or burn rechargeable batteries
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and do not expose them to temperatures above 80°C.
Do not use or recharge batteries that show signs of dam-
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age or have fallen on the ground. In this event, always con-
tact your FLEX Service.
If the rechargeable battery cannot be touched due to ex-
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cessive heat build-up it is likely to be faulty. In this case,
place the product in a fire-safe area, far away from flamma-
ble materials where it can be kept under observation and
allowed to cool down. In this event, always contact your
FLEX Service.
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