1 Safety instructions
This document contains the safety information relevant for the appliance along with a quick reference
guide. Before starting up your machine for the first
time, this instruction manual must be read through
carefully. Save the instructions for later use.
Further support
Further information on the appliance can be found
on our web site at www.flex-tools.com.
For further queries, please contact the Flex service
representative responsible for your country.
See reverse of this document.
1.1 Symbols used to mark instructions
DANGER
Danger that leads directly to serious or irreversible injuries, or even death.
WARNING
Danger that can lead to serious injuries or
even death.
CAUTION
Danger that can lead to minor injuries and
damage.
1.2 Instructions for use
The appliance must:
• only be used by persons, who have been instructed in its correct usage and explicitly commissioned with the task of operating it
• only be operated under supervision
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge.
Children shall be supervised to make sure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Do not use any unsafe work techniques.
Never use the appliance without a filter.
Switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains
plug in the following situations:
• Prior to cleaning and servicing
• Prior to replacing components
• Prior to changing over the appliance
• If foam develops or liquid emerges
Besides the operating instructions and the binding
accident prevention regulations valid in the country
of use, observe recognised regulations for safety
and proper use.
Before starting work, the operating staff must be
informed on and trained within:
• use of the machine
• risks associated with the material to be picked
up
• safe disposal of the picked up material
1.3 Purpose and intended use
This mobile dust extractor is designed, developed
and rigorously tested to function efficiently and
safely when properly maintained and used in accordance with the following instructions.
This machine is suitable for industrial use, such as
e.g. plants, construction sites and workshops.
This machine is also intended for commercial use,
for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories,
shops, offices and rental businesses.
Accidents due to misuse can only be prevented by
those using the machine.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
The appliance is suitable for picking up dry, nonflammable dust and liquids.
Any other use is considered as improper use. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from such use. The risk for such use is borne
solely by the user. Proper use also includes proper
operation, servicing and repairs as specified by the
manufacturer.
The air flow in Safety Vacuum systems has to be
strictly controlled to achieve a minimum flow rate of
V
min
= 20 m/s in the suction hose.
For Dust Class H machines (with type designation
H AC) following applies:
The appliance is suitable for picking up dry, nonflammable dust, non flammable liquids, hazadous
dusts with OEL values, carcinogenic dusts, dusts
containing germs.
Dust Class H machines are also approved for asbestos abatement according to TRGS 519.
WARNUNG: Dieses Gerät enthält gesundheitsgefährliche
Stäube. Entleerung und Wartung einschließlich Entfernung
des Staubbeutels dürfen nur von sachkundigen Personen
vorgenommen werden, die geeignete persönliche Schutzausrüstung tragen. Nicht einschalten bevor das komplette
Filtersystem installiert und die Funktion der Volumenstromkontrolle überprüft worden ist.
Dust Class H (IEC 60335-2-69).
The dusts which belong to this
class are: dusts with OEL values
(Occupational Exposure Limit), all carcinogenic
dusts and dusts which are mixed with pathogenic
agents. Vacuums for Dust Class H are tested in their
entirety and have a maximum degree of permeability of 0.005 %. The disposal must be dust free.
The safety label on the machine warns:
This appliance contains dust hazardous to health.
Emptying and maintenance operations, including
removal of the dust collecting means, must only be