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● The tool and its ancillary equipment may present haz-
ards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or
not as directed.
● Pull the trigger only when the nosepiece of the tool is
in contact with the base material.
● Always hold the tool securely, perpendicular to the
work surface. This will reduce the possibility of the nail
ricocheting off the work surface.
● Never redrive a fastener. This may cause the fastener
to break or shatter.
● Never drive a fastener into an existing hole, except as
recommended by Hilti.
● Always observe the application guidelines.
5.3 Take the necessary precautions to make the
workplace safe
● Wear non-slip shoes and always ensure that you have
a secure stance.
● Avoid unfavorable body positions.
● Do not expose the tool to rain or snow and do not use
it in wet or damp environments or in the vicinity of
inflammable liquids or gasses.
● Ensure that the working area is well lit.
● Objects which could cause injury should be removed
from the working area.
● The tool is for hand-held use only.
● Keep the arms flexed when the tool is fired (do not
straighten the arms).
● Keep other persons, children in particular, outside the
working area.
● Before using the tool, make sure that no one is stand-
ing behind or below the point where fasteners are to
be driven.
● Keep the grip dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
5.4 General safety precautions
● Operate the tool only as directed and only when it is in
faultless condition.
● Never leave the tool unattended when it is loaded.
● Always unload the tool before beginning cleaning, ser-
vicing or changing parts and before work breaks (remove
the gas can and nails).
● When not in use, the tool must be unloaded and stored
separate from the gas can in a dry, locked place or
where it is out of reach of children.
● Remove the gas can before transporting the tool.
● Do not use the tool if parts of it are damaged or bro-
ken.
5.4.1 Mechanical
● Use only nails that have been approved for use with
the tool.
● Do not load nails into the magazine when it is not cor-
rectly attached to the tool. The nails may be forcibly
ejected.
5.4.2 Thermal
● Allow the tool to cool when it becomes hot.
● Do not exceed the maximum fastener driving rate (num-
ber of fasteners driven per given time interval). The
tool may otherwise overheat.
5.4.3 Gas
-WARNING-
Liquid gas under pressure.
Observe the hazard warnings and first-aid instructions
printed on the gas can.
The gas is highly inflammable (contains dimethyl ether,
isobutane, propene, propane, butane, ethanol and isoparaffin).
The gas can cannot be refilled.
● Do not use a gas can if it has been damaged.
● Do not attempt to open a gas can.
● Never spray the gas toward persons or animals.
● Keep the gas away from all sources of ignition such as
naked flames, sparks, pilot lights, static discharge and
very warm surfaces.
● Do not smoke while using the tool.
● Do not attempt to force the gas can open. Do not incin-
erate or crush the can and do not attempt to reuse it
for any other purpose.
Storage
● Do not store gas cans in inhabited rooms or in rooms
connected to inhabited rooms.
● Store the gas cans in a dry, well-ventilated place.
● Store the gas cans out of reach of children.
● Do not expose gas cans to direct sunlight or temper-
atures above 50°C (122°F).
● Recommended storage temperature: 5°C to 25°C (41°F
to 77°F).
First aid
-WARNING-
● Direct skin contact with the liquid gas may cause
chilblains or a serious freezing injury similar to a burn.
● If the gas has been inhaled, the person affected should
be taken into the open air and brought into a comfortable position.
● In case of unconsciousness, bring the person affect-
ed into a secure recovery position. Should the person
stop breathing, apply artificial respiration and supply
oxygen if necessary.
● In case of gas contact with the eyes: Rinse the open
eyes under running water for one minute.